im moving there for a job and i want my computer to work as well as some other minor tech. what type of converter do i need (if any)
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no unless u have a power adaptor, korea is 220 bolts and america is 120 bolts, big difference. and besides, there is a another problem, the american cord hole is just like two sticks. well in korea, the cord hole is two circles.
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More than likely your computer will work no problem. As the other person said, the plugs are different, but it shouldn't be a problem to get an adapter to change them. You can pick it up for less than a dollar when you get here from a hardware/Walmart-style store; you should get a Korean person to help you. Another option is to buy a new power cord ($1-2). If you have a laptop, there is probably nothing that you have to do but use the converter. Just remember if you have a three prong inlet that there is no grounding prong (that round thing that goes below the other two inlets), there are only two inlets that look similar to that (round). This shouldn't be a problem though. There are two main things you have to make sure of though. If you have a power brick, then check on the label to make sure it says "110~240" or something similar. If not, then you either need to purchase a new brick with similar connections or use a transformer. Again, a Korean person can help you with this. This actually applies to all electric items, not just with a brick. Just look for the label and anything that says 110. If you have a desktop computer, there is a little switch on the back of the power supply. Once you get to Korea, MAKE SURE that the little red switch that says 110 is changed to 220, otherwise it will fry the power supply and maybe the whole computer. If you follow these simple steps, all your electronics will work just fine.
