South Korean Won (KRW)
The South Korean Won is the official currency of South Korea.
Currency Details
| Currency Code | KRW |
| Symbol | ₩ |
| Minor Unit | None (Jeon exists but not in circulation) |
| Country | South Korea |
| Central Bank | Bank of Korea |
Official KRW Central Bank Rates
Live rates on this page are mid-market rates. For tax filings, customs valuations, audits, and compliant invoicing you often need the official reference rate published by Bank of Korea instead. AllRatesToday serves Bank of Korea published rates as JSON, with history and a free latest-rates tier.
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Coins & Banknotes
🪙 Coins
₩10₩50₩100₩500
💵 Banknotes
₩1000₩5000₩10000₩50000
Frequently Asked Questions
The ISO 4217 currency code for the South Korean Won is KRW. This three-letter code is used internationally in banking, finance, and commerce to identify the South Korean Won.
The South Korean Won (KRW) is the official currency of South Korea. It is managed by the Bank of Korea.
The symbol for the South Korean Won is ₩. The minor unit is the None (Jeon exists but not in circulation).
The South Korean Won (KRW) is managed by the Bank of Korea. The central bank is responsible for monetary policy, issuing banknotes and coins, and maintaining the stability of the currency.
Get KRW Rates via API
Access live South Korean Won exchange rates in your app with the official SDK.
Install
npm install @allratestoday/sdk Usage
import AllRatesToday from '@allratestoday/sdk';
const client = new AllRatesToday('YOUR_API_KEY');
const rate = await client.getRate('KRW', 'USD');