KRW to USD — Convert South Korean Won to US Dollars
The South Korean won (KRW) is the official currency of South Korea, issued by the Bank of Korea. This page converts Korean won to US dollars at the live mid-market rate — the same reference rate quoted for KOSPI-listed investments, remittances and travel money.
About the South Korean won
The won (₩) is issued by the Bank of Korea and is used throughout South Korea, home to the KOSPI market — one of Asia's most active equity markets for technology and semiconductor stocks such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
Good to know
The converter shows the mid-market rate — the midpoint between global buy and sell prices. It is the rate you will see quoted on financial news sites, but banks and transfer services add their own margin, so compare a few providers before moving money. Check the KRX (Korea Exchange) trading hours to see whether the market is open right now.
Frequently asked questions — KRW to USD
How do I convert KRW to USD?
Enter an amount in the converter above, or read the conversion table — it shows live mid-market values for common amounts from 1 to 1,000,000 KRW. The rate refreshes every time you open the page.
What is the South Korean won?
The won (₩) is issued by the Bank of Korea and is used throughout South Korea, home to the KOSPI market — one of Asia's most active equity markets for technology and semiconductor stocks such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
Is this the rate my bank gives me?
No — the converter shows the mid-market rate, the midpoint between global buy and sell rates. Banks and money-transfer services typically add a margin of 1–4% on top of it, so the amount you actually receive will be slightly lower.
When do the rates update?
Rates refresh daily at 00:00 UTC from our data provider, and the Refresh button in the converter pulls the latest available quote at any time.