From South Korea to North Korea
When travelling from South Korea to North Korea: Good news: all your South Korea plug types fit in North Korea. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency differs (60Hz → 50Hz). Modern phone and laptop chargers are usually fine, but some clocks, motors, and appliances may behave incorrectly.
South Korea
North KoreaYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type F
Fits
Accepted in North Korea
Type C
Type F
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, F • North Korea: C, F
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 60Hz → 50Hz
Different frequency
Check device supports both 50/60 Hz.
You may not need an adapterAdapters you may need
Plugs, voltage and frequency line up for most chargers.
About electricity in North Korea
North Korea runs on 230V at 50Hz with Type C and F sockets.
Grid & history
North Korea’s electricity infrastructure follows the standards used across the wider region. A detailed grid-mix breakdown for this country is not yet published here.
Availability
Cities have generally reliable supply; rural electrification is uneven and outages are not unusual.
Sockets & hotels
Outlets accept Type C and F plugs (commonly written C/F). Type F is the recessed Schuko socket: two round holes with earth clips on the rim.
Energy mix
Data not available
Practical tips
- A small Type C/F European adapter covers every socket you’ll see.
- The supply is 230V, which phone and laptop chargers handle without issue, but check the label on any heating appliance before you plug it in.