Will my Brazil plug work in South Korea?

Partly. Some of your Brazil plug types (Type C) fit South Korea sockets, but others do not. Bring a compact adapter for the rest.

What plug type does South Korea use?

South Korea uses Type C, Type F. The supply is 230V at 60Hz.

Do I need a voltage converter for South Korea when travelling from Brazil?

South Korea runs on 230V, while Brazil uses 127V / 220V. Check your charger label for a 100 to 240V rating; if it does not list 230V you will also need a voltage converter.

Is the electrical frequency in South Korea the same as Brazil?

Frequency in South Korea is 60Hz, the same as Brazil.

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From Brazil to South Korea

Some plugs match

When travelling from Brazil to South Korea: Some of your Brazil plug types fit in South Korea (C). Bring a compact adapter for the others. Voltage is different (127V / 220V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency is the same at 60Hz.

Brazil

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South Korea

Your plugs

Type C

Fits

Type N

No fit

Accepted in South Korea

Type C

Type F

1 of 2 plug type(s) match

You: C, N • South Korea: C, F

No fit for: N

Voltage: 127V / 220V → 230V

Different voltage

You may need a voltage converter.

Frequency: 60Hz → 60Hz

Same frequency

You will need an adapter and likely a converter

Adapters you may need

Your plug shape does not fully match. Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.

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About electricity in South Korea

South Korea uses 230V/60Hz with Type C and F (Schuko) sockets. European plugs at North American frequency.

Grid & history

South Korea’s grid is unusual: 230V European voltage with 60Hz American frequency. Coal and gas dominate, with growing nuclear (KEPCO operates a major fleet) and rapid solar expansion.

Availability

Excellent.

Sockets & hotels

Type F (Schuko) is now standard in modern buildings. Type C plugs fit. The country switched from 110V to 220V/230V over the 1980s–2000s, so very old buildings may still have remnants.

Energy mix

Renewables15%

Fossil60%

Nuclear25%

Coal still significant; renewables growing.

Practical tips

A small Type C/F European adapter is all you need.
Voltage is 230V. Phone and laptop chargers are fine; some older 110V-only Korean appliances exist but are rare.
Frequency is 60Hz, unlike most 230V countries, generally irrelevant for travel electronics.

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Frequently asked questions

Will my Brazil plug work in South Korea?: Partly. Some of your Brazil plug types (Type C) fit South Korea sockets, but others do not. Bring a compact adapter for the rest.
What plug type does South Korea use?: South Korea uses Type C, Type F. The supply is 230V at 60Hz.
Do I need a voltage converter for South Korea when travelling from Brazil?: South Korea runs on 230V, while Brazil uses 127V / 220V. Check your charger label for a 100 to 240V rating; if it does not list 230V you will also need a voltage converter.
Is the electrical frequency in South Korea the same as Brazil?: Frequency in South Korea is 60Hz, the same as Brazil.