Convert USD to KRW — live rate

Convert United States Dollars to South Korean Wons and compare the real cost of sending money.

USD
KRW
1 USD = 1517.0500 KRW • Mid-market rate
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Historical USD/KRW exchange rate

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Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates, updated regularly.

Quick reference: USD to KRW

1 USD → 1,517.05 KRW
5 USD → 7,585.25 KRW
10 USD → 15,170.50 KRW
50 USD → 75,852.50 KRW
100 USD → 151,705.00 KRW
500 USD → 758,525.00 KRW
1,000 USD → 1,517,050.00 KRW
5,000 USD → 7,585,250.00 KRW

Real cost of USD → KRW

Banks (typical) ~2% markup
Specialists 0.3–1% markup

The rate above is the mid-market rate. Banks and providers add their margin on top.

How we calculate costs

Estimated savings

On 1,000 USD
Bank ~£20 lost
Specialist ~£8 lost
You save ~£12

*Estimate based on typical provider rates

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Currency snapshots

USD — United States Dollar
ISO Code USD
Symbol $
Central Bank Federal Reserve Bank
Common Notes $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100
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KRW — South Korean Won
ISO Code KRW
Symbol ₩
Central Bank The Bank of Korea
Common Notes ₩1000, ₩5000, ₩10000, ₩50000
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What affects this rate? Interest rate differentials, inflation expectations, and market risk sentiment are the primary drivers.