Currency Converter: KRW, USD, JPY, EUR & Major Currencies Instantly
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Calculate how much foreign currency to exchange before a trip, or quickly check the local-currency price of an international purchase.
Currency Converter
Convert between 20 major currencies
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Exchange Rate
1 USD = 1,508 KRW
Major Currency Codes & Symbols
| Currency | Code | Symbol | Country/Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korean Won | KRW | ₩ | South Korea |
| US Dollar | USD | $ | United States |
| Euro | EUR | € | Eurozone |
| Japanese Yen | JPY | ¥ | Japan |
| British Pound | GBP | £ | United Kingdom |
| Chinese Yuan | CNY | ¥ | China |
| Australian Dollar | AUD | A$ | Australia |
| Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | HK$ | Hong Kong |
| Thai Baht | THB | ฿ | Thailand |
| Vietnamese Dong | VND | ₫ | Vietnam |
Smart Exchange Tips
Best ways to exchange (Korea-based travel): ① Toss / KakaoBank app exchange (90–95% preferential rate) → ② Bank app exchange (70–90%) → ③ Airport kiosks as a last resort. Exchange 1–2 weeks ahead when rates are favorable.
| Method | Preferential Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fintech apps (Toss, Kakao) | 90–95% | App exchange, airport pickup |
| Bank apps | 70–90% | Most accessible |
| Bank branch | 50–70% | Standard rate |
| Airport exchange | 0–30% | Expensive; emergency only |
| Overseas ATM | Low | Emergency fallback |
Quick Mental Math
- USD: $100 ≈ 135,000 KRW at a ₩1,350/USD rate
- JPY: ¥10,000 ≈ 90,000–100,000 KRW
- EUR: €100 ≈ 150,000 KRW at a ₩1,500/EUR rate
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