South Korean Won to Chinese Yuan (KRW/CNY) Exchange Rate Today
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KRW to CNY Conversion Table
Common amounts converted from South Korean Won to Chinese Yuan at today's rate.
| South Korean Won (KRW) | Chinese Yuan (CNY) |
|---|---|
| 1 KRW | — |
| 5 KRW | — |
| 10 KRW | — |
| 25 KRW | — |
| 50 KRW | — |
| 100 KRW | — |
| 250 KRW | — |
| 500 KRW | — |
| 1,000 KRW | — |
| 5,000 KRW | — |
| 10,000 KRW | — |
| 50,000 KRW | — |
How much Chinese Yuan will you actually receive?
Estimated cost to convert KRW 1,000 to CNY with different transfer services. Fees are sourced from published pricing pages and may vary by amount, payment method, and destination.
| Service | Rate | Fee | Total Cost | CNY received |
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| Mid-market rate | — | - | - | — |
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| Typical bank Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Bureau de change Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
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Planning a trip? What to know about KRW/CNY
If you are travelling and need Chinese Yuan, the mid-market rate on this page is your benchmark. Your bank, card, or bureau de change will add their own markup. Use the provider comparison table above to see how much you would actually receive. For practical tips on getting the best rate at your destination, see the travel advice section below.
KRW/CNY rate statistics
Is today's KRW/CNY rate good or bad?
We compare today's live South Korean Won to Chinese Yuan mid-market rate against its 30-day and 52-week trading range. When the rate is near the top of its recent range, KRW holders get more Chinese Yuan per unit - a better time to convert. When it is near the bottom, you may want to watch and wait.
The live analysis below updates throughout market hours and shows exactly where today's rate sits in context.
What is the KRW/CNY exchange rate?
The KRW/CNY rate tracks how many Chinese Yuan one South Korean Won buys. The Chinese yuan is managed within a daily trading band set by the People's Bank of China. Pairs involving CNY tend to be less volatile than free-floating equivalents.
KRW is issued by the Bank of Korea (BOK) (ranked 11th globally - meaning it's the 11th most bought and sold currency in the world). CNY is issued by the People's Bank of China (PBOC) (ranked 5th). Full KRW profile | Full CNY profile
South Korean Won to Chinese Yuan is commonly checked by K-culture fans, tech industry workers, and travellers to Seoul.
Is today's KRW/CNY rate good or bad?
The South Korean Won to Chinese Yuan mid-market rate shown above is the reference price before any provider adds fees or markup. It is not a guaranteed quote - your bank, card issuer, or transfer service will offer a different rate that includes their margin.
On a typical conversion, banks add 2-4% to this rate. The gap between the mid-market rate and what you actually receive is the real cost of converting - often larger than any flat fee. Use the mid-market rate on this page as your benchmark, then compare what your bank or transfer provider actually delivers.
Exchange rate regime
Note: Chinese Yuan is a managed currency with daily fixing by the People's Bank of China. International conversions typically use the offshore (CNH) rate.
Converting South Korean Won to Chinese Yuan? Read this first
Converting to Korean Won? South Korea's payment landscape is highly digital - credit and debit cards are accepted virtually everywhere. Airport bureau de change offer poor rates; Myeongdong money changers in Seoul or bank ATMs are significantly better. T-money transit cards are prepaid, not linked to your bank.
Watch out: The KRW/CNY rate moves 24 hours a day on weekdays. If you are converting a meaningful amount, compare providers using the mid-market rate on this page as your benchmark.
Frequently asked questions
Learn more
- Bank of Korea - Exchange Rates - Official daily KRW rates
- PBOC Monetary Policy - People's Bank of China policy and rate announcements
How this rate is calculated
We prefer a direct rate from our primary data source when one is available. If a direct quote is unavailable, we compute a cross-rate through a major intermediary currency (usually USD or EUR). When a rate is derived rather than directly quoted, we label it on the page. Full methodology.