Korean home goods are well designed and cheap domestically, but appliances bring a voltage problem that catches people out.
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The voltage issue
Korea runs 220V at 60Hz. US outlets are 120V. Korean appliances need a step-up transformer, not just a plug adapter.
What ships well
Cookware, kitchen tools, storage, textiles and non-electric home items ship without complication.
What to avoid
Large appliances, anything with a compressor, and pressure cookers with sealed vessels.
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Will a plug adapter work?
No. Voltage conversion requires a transformer.
Are rice cookers worth importing?
Only with a proper transformer, and the running cost is significant.