South Korean Won (KRW)

Symbol ₩ · Primary region: South Korea

Live exchange rates, popular conversions and historical trends for the South Korean Won.

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About the South Korean Won

The South Korean Won (KRW) is the currency used primarily in South Korea, represented by the symbol ₩. Its value against other currencies changes continuously on global markets. Everything on this page uses the mid-market rate — the fairest reference — while the rate you actually receive from a bank or exchange office will include a margin.

To check the real cost of converting KRW, try the exchange fee calculator, or plan a trip with the travel money calculator.

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South Korean Won FAQs

The South Korean Won (KRW) is the official currency of South Korea. Its symbol is ₩. You can convert it against 60+ other currencies for free on this page.

Use the converter at the top of the page: pick KRW as the source currency, choose your target and type an amount for an instant live result.

Rates on this page are refreshed regularly from public mid-market rate providers. The last update time and source are always displayed alongside the rate.

The South Korean Won is primarily used in South Korea. Cross-border payments normally involve a conversion margin added by your provider.

Yes. The interactive chart on this page shows the KRW trend across multiple time ranges so you can see how it has moved over time.

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