Korean Job Discussion Forums

[Flash Ipanema]

So I've been in Korea for about 16 hours now, half of which time I was sleeping. I'm totally on my own, so if anyone in Anyang wants to help a girl out I'd appreciate it. What I really need is a converter for my computer. Everything else I can handle. Especially since I found a place to buy toilet paper.

[Lonewolph]

Welcome to Korea! There is a fair size teacher community in Anyang, so I am sure someone will post here soon to help you out in terms of meeting people, etc.

In regards to your computer issue, what do you mean by "converter"? Do you need an actual voltage converter to use the Korean 220V, or do you only need a plug adapter to match the Korean power outlet? If you are not sure, check the power box on your computer cord. It will tell you which range of voltage is safe for your computer. If it says 120V-240V, you are fine and you only need a plug adapter which can be bought for pennies at pretty much any small-medium-large supermarket. If it only says 120V, then you will need a power adapter. These sell for about W15,000-W25,000 and you will have to go to a store that sells electrical supplies. They are not hard to find, though it is best if you ask someone in your school or neighborhood where to find one.

[Flash Ipanema]

Thanks for the help! It's for my laptop which already has the converter, so I guess what I'm looking for is an adaptor. There's a Lotte Mart nearby where I'm going shopping later, do you know the korean word for adaptor?

[Harpeau]

Call (local area code) 1330 for KNTO tourist info hotline. In Seoul, you press 2 for an English operator. Is your local area code 031?? Welcome to Korea!!

[Mr Crowley]

I live in Ansan, which is not far down line#4 from Anyang. There is a good foreigner community here.

[thebum]

[Ronald]

Hey I'll be in Anyang next weekend. I don't know what to do or where to go. Hope to meet some cool people soon.

[europe2seoul]

[Ronald]

Man I was looking for the same thing! Damnit, is there any of those in Anyang?

[brento1138]

[BobbyTeenager]

To the OP,

Hello and welcome to Korea. I had the same problem in finding a power adapter cord when I first arrived. I also live in Anyang and most likely even shop at the same Lotte Mart and I can say that I searched that store up and down looking for a adapter to no avail. Also asked my Korean coworkers about local stores and their responses were less than helpful. However I did end up finding an adapter at Yongsan, an electronics market, for about 2000 won. Therefore my advice would be to head over there to pick up an adapter cord if you search elsewhere is fruitless.

Sincerely,
Bobby

[bhog]

Hey Flash,
I was in the exact same situation (in Anyang) a few months ago...I actually went to the Lotte there and didn't have any luck finding the adaptor. The people who worked there did their best to understand me and I looked all over and couldn't find one.

Eventually, on one of my random exploration days in Seoul, I got off the subway at Seoul Station near the palace (forgot the name). I walked into a camera/small electronics store, I believe it was Kodak, and with persistent hand gesturing got the woman working behind the counter to understand my predicament. She actually had me wait in her shop, while she left and ran down the street with my laptop cord (clean it up people!) in hand. She came back 10 minutes later with the needed adaptor. So, in sum, I can't help, unless you go to Seoul Station and find the Kodak store, because I have no idea where the clerk got it from.

[Ronald]

Can anyone take a picture of what the receptacles or outlets look like in Korea?

[Hater Depot]

There's a tiny shop near Hi-Mart that sells the adaptors. If you go with a Korean speaker they can give you directions.

PM me if you can't get one and you're going crazy. I have an extra.

[crazy_arcade]