South Korean Won to US Dollar (KRW/USD) Exchange Rate Today
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KRW to USD Conversion Table
Common amounts converted from South Korean Won to US Dollar at today's rate.
| South Korean Won (KRW) | US Dollar (USD) |
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| 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 US Dollar will you actually receive?
Estimated cost to convert KRW 1,000 to USD with different transfer services. Fees are sourced from published pricing pages and may vary by amount, payment method, and destination.
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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/USD
If you are travelling and need US Dollar, 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/USD rate statistics
Is today's KRW/USD rate good or bad?
We compare today's live South Korean Won to US Dollar 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 US Dollar per unit - a better time to convert. When it is near the bottom, you may want to watch and wait.
South Korea's won is sensitive to global semiconductor demand, since chips are Korea's largest export. Samsung and SK Hynix earnings seasons can influence KRW direction. The Bank of Korea also watches USD/KRW closely.
The live analysis below updates throughout market hours and shows exactly where today's rate sits in context.
What is the KRW/USD exchange rate?
The KRW/USD rate tracks how many US Dollar one South Korean Won buys. South Korea's export-heavy economy - led by semiconductors and electronics - makes KRW sensitive to global tech demand and trade sentiment.
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). USD is issued by the Federal Reserve (ranked 1st). Full KRW profile | Full USD profile
South Korean Won to US Dollar is commonly checked by K-culture fans, tech industry workers, and travellers to Seoul.
What drives this rate? Bank of Korea policy, semiconductor export demand (Korea's main industry), and risk sentiment toward Asian emerging markets. Korean equity inflows from foreign investors also matter.
Is today's KRW/USD rate good or bad?
The South Korean Won to US Dollar 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.
Converting South Korean Won to US Dollar? 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/USD 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.
Did you know?
- About 80% of all US $100 bills are held overseas, primarily in countries with unstable local currencies.
Frequently asked questions
What moves the KRW/USD exchange rate?
Bank of Korea policy, semiconductor export demand (Korea's main industry), and risk sentiment toward Asian emerging markets. Korean equity inflows from foreign investors also matter.
Why is USD/KRW sensitive to tech stocks?
South Korea's economy is heavily dependent on semiconductor and electronics exports - companies like Samsung and SK Hynix account for a large share of export revenue. When global tech demand is strong, Korean exports rise, supporting KRW. When chip demand slows, KRW tends to weaken against USD.
Learn more
- Bank of Korea - Exchange Rates - Official daily KRW rates
- FRED - USD/KRW Daily Rate - Historical Korean won rate data
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.