Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Will my US curling iron work in South Korea


Will my US curling iron work in South Korea?
Its compatible with 110-240V, but it doesn't have a switch to change for different voltages.
Korea - 4 Answers
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1 :
If it says it's compatible with 110-240V and doesn't have a switch, it can probably detect voltage automatically. However, just to be safe (and since you probably have at least one other appliance that's not dual voltage) just buy a transformer. You can get one for less than $10, easily. Certain appliances sold in Korea even require one, so you'll probably end up buying one anyway. I bought a Nintendo DS here and needed a transformer for the charger even though I bought it in Korea. I'd recommend going to Dongmyo Ap Market (NOT to be confused with Dongdaemun Market). They have lots of cheap transformers there. The Korean word for transformer, for reference, in 변압기 (byeon-ap-gi), which literally means "changing the voltage machine." :-)
2 :
no US cord have that flat rectangle one korea use cylindar shape ones go buy a switching thing
3 :
I have not had good luck with this. The plugs are different, the ones here are round, not flat. You can get a converter, but the small ones may burn out your curler and the big ones are, well, huge and heavy. They are a pain. It would be just as cheap for you to just buy a new curler over here as to get a transformer and its less weight in your suitcase when you come over.
4 :
It will switch automatically with a converter... I got one at best buy and it was 20 bucks, small and has multiple countries. You never know where you will be traveling. How long are you going to be in Korea. If you plan on stay 6 months to a year I would recommend buying one out here. It is a lot cheaper. Good luck