Convert KRW to USD
South Korean won (KRW) to US dollar (USD)
Today’s mid-market reference rate loads in the converter below, with the date it was published.
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Good to know
Prices in South Korea are in whole won, with no cents in everyday use, so amounts look large: tens of thousands of won are a few tens of dollars.
The South Korean won and the US dollar
| Fact | South Korean won (KRW) | US dollar (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Symbol | ₩ | $ (US$) |
| Divided into | None in everyday use (the jeon is no longer used) | 100 cents |
| Issued by | Bank of Korea | Federal Reserve |
| Used in | South Korea | United States, and as the official currency of several other countries, including Ecuador, El Salvador and Panama (alongside the balboa) |
| How the rate is set | Floating | Floating |
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KRW to USD — questions
How do I convert KRW to USD?
Multiply the amount in South Korean won by the KRW/USD rate. The converter above fetches the day’s reference rate and works it out both ways.
What is the symbol for the US dollar?
$ (US$). The US dollar (USD) is divided into 100 cents and issued by the Federal Reserve.
Is the South Korean won fixed to the US dollar?
No. Its exchange-rate arrangement: floating. The rate therefore changes from day to day.
Why is my bank’s rate different?
This is the mid-market reference rate. Banks, card networks and transfer services convert at their own rate, usually with a margin and sometimes a fee — compare the amount you actually receive.