KRW to USD Converter: South Korean Won to United States Dollar

To convert KRW to USD, type the amount in KRW (South Korean Won) into the converter below. It multiplies your amount by the latest mid-market KRW/USD rate and shows the result in USD (United States Dollar), with the date of the rate. Tap the swap button to go from USD back to KRW. The mid-market rate changes every working day, and banks, cards and exchange desks add their own margin, so the amount you receive will be a little lower. check what your bank charges on KRW to USD · plan a trip budget in United States Dollar · see every South Korean Won exchange rate.

1 KRW = 0.000735 USD and 1 USD = 1,361.2700 KRW (mid-market, 1 Oct 2026). Over the 30 days of ECB data from 1 Sept 2026, the South Korean Won rose 0.98% against the United States Dollar.

Rates are European Central Bank reference rates for 1 Oct 2026 (published each working day around 16:00 CET; the UAE dirham uses its official US-dollar peg of 3.6725). The live converter loads the latest rate when the page opens.

South Korean Won to United States Dollar

United States Dollar to South Korean Won

Sending money between South Korean Won (KRW) and US Dollar (USD) is one of the most common cross-border transactions in the world. Whether you're a traveler, freelancer, expat, importer or investor, getting a few percent better on your conversion adds up fast — on a $5,000 transfer, a 1% improvement is $50 in your pocket.

A short history of the KRW/USD pair

The Bank of Korea (BOK) moved the won to a free-floating exchange rate system in December 1997, during the Asian financial crisis, when the daily trading band on the won was abolished. It adopted inflation targeting in 1998 and its current target is 2% annual CPI inflation (source: Bank of Korea). The BOK may act to smooth sharp swings in the won, but the rate is set by the market.

Like all major pairs, KRW/USD is quoted as the amount of US Dollar you receive for one South Korean Won. The rate moves continuously during the 24/5 forex week, with the deepest liquidity (and tightest spreads) when the London and New York sessions overlap between 8 AM and 12 PM Eastern Time.

What drives the KRW to USD rate

Three forces dominate: interest-rate differentials between the two central banks, the relative health of each economy (GDP, jobs, inflation), and global risk sentiment. When traders feel cautious, capital flows toward the perceived safer currency in the pair, pushing its value up.

• Central bank policy — rate hikes typically strengthen a currency by attracting yield-seeking capital.
• Inflation prints — higher inflation usually weakens a currency over time.
• Trade balance — exporters' currencies tend to firm when global demand is strong.
• Political stability — elections, referendums and policy shocks can move KRW/USD 1-3% in a session.

Forecast and what to watch in the months ahead

Watch the BOK's base rate against the Federal Reserve's rate, Korean inflation relative to the 2% target, semiconductor and car exports, and foreign investors' flows into Korean stocks, which move the won strongly.

Currency forecasts are educated guesses. Even the best institutional models miss; treat any number as a range, not a target.

Best ways to convert KRW to USD

For amounts under $1,000, low-cost apps like Wise and Revolut are almost always the best choice — they quote the mid-market rate and charge a small transparent fee. For larger transfers (typically $5,000+), services like OFX often waive fees and assign a dealer. Western Union remains the easiest option when the recipient needs cash pickup.

• KRW to USD conversions are mostly Korean students paying US tuition and living costs, families sending money to relatives in the US, and travellers buying dollars before a trip. One won is worth only a fraction of a US cent, so think in 10,000 or 1,000,000 won blocks, compare the dollar amount actually received, and check each provider's fixed fee.
• Always compare the final amount received, not the headline rate.
• Avoid airport kiosks and hotel desks — spreads above 8% are common.
• If your bank charges a foreign-transaction fee on card spending, get a fee-free travel card before you fly.

Travel money tips for the United States

In the US, prices are in US dollars and sales tax is added at the till; tipping of around 15% to 20% is expected in restaurants. When a Korean card offers to charge you in won at a US terminal or ATM (dynamic currency conversion), decline and pay in dollars.

Carry a small amount of local cash for taxis and tips on arrival, then rely on a fee-free debit card for the rest. Skip dynamic currency conversion (DCC) when paying — always choose to be charged in the local currency at the terminal.

Putting it all together

The KRW/USD rate you see at the top of this page is the mid-market reference — the same one professionals watch. Your bank or app will quote slightly off that depending on its margin and fees. Use the converter to plan, then compare two or three providers before you transfer real money.

Asked to pay in your own currency at a till or ATM? Check the offer with the local-currency-or-yours calculator. Need a rate your bank only quotes through the dollar? Try the cross rate calculator.

Frequently asked questions about KRW to USD

How do I convert KRW to USD?

Enter the amount in KRW in the converter at the top of this page and it shows the value in USD at the latest mid-market rate, with the date of that rate. To work it out by hand, multiply the KRW amount by the KRW/USD rate; to go the other way, divide the USD amount by the same rate.

Why is my bank's KRW to USD rate different from this converter?

This converter shows the mid-market rate, the midpoint between wholesale buying and selling prices. Banks, card networks and exchange desks quote a rate a few percent worse and may add a fixed fee. Enter the amount you were quoted in the exchange-rate markup calculator to see the margin in percent and in South Korean Won.

How much is 1 KRW in USD?

1 KRW (South Korean Won) equalled about 0.000735 USD (United States Dollar) on 1 Oct 2026 (mid-market reference rate). Rates move throughout the trading day; the converter above shows the latest figure.

How much is 100 KRW in USD?

100 KRW was about 0.07 USD on 1 Oct 2026. Banks, card networks and airport kiosks add a margin to the mid-market rate, so the amount you actually receive is lower; the markup calculator shows how much a given margin costs.

How much is 1000 KRW in USD?

1,000 KRW was about 0.73 USD on 1 Oct 2026. For larger transfers, compare the final amount received from two or three providers, because fees and exchange-rate margins differ more than headline rates suggest.

What is the inverse rate — 1 USD to KRW?

1 USD was about 1361.2700 KRW on 1 Oct 2026. Use this when you're pricing items in United States Dollar and need a quick mental South Korean Won reference.

When is the best time to convert KRW to USD?

Forex liquidity is highest when London and New York overlap (8 AM–12 PM ET), which usually means the tightest spreads. Avoid weekends and major central bank announcement days unless you're hedging.

Is the KRW/USD rate shown live?

The converter loads the latest available rate when the page opens: European Central Bank reference rates (published once each working day around 16:00 CET) with a commercial feed for currencies the ECB does not cover. Figures in the text are dated. Your provider's quoted rate will include its own margin.

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