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

1 KRW = 0.000755 USD and 1 USD = 1,325.2800 KRW (mid-market, 26 Oct 2026). Over the 30 days of ECB data from 25 Sept 2026, the South Korean Won rose 2.25% against the 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.

Converting the other way? Use the USD to KRW converter for United States Dollar to South Korean Won amounts and tables.

Rates are European Central Bank reference rates for 26 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

KRW to USD over the last 30 days

Over the 22 ECB working days from 25 Sept 2026 to 26 Oct 2026, 1 KRW ranged from 0.000735 USD (1 Oct 2026) to 0.000755 USD (23 Oct 2026), averaging 0.000746. Today's 0.000755 is above that average by 1.12%.

For 1,000 KRW, that range is the difference between 0.73 and 0.76 USD: 0.02 USD, or 2.78% of the low. The biggest one-day move was +1.04% on 16 Oct 2026.

Example: a bank or card that sets its rate 3% worse than mid-market would pay 0.73 USD for 1,000 KRW today instead of 0.75, keeping 0.02 USD. That 3% is more than this rate's whole 30-day range, so the margin you pay matters more than the day you convert.

What affects the KRW to USD rate

The won has floated freely since December 1997, so KRW/USD reflects the market's reading of the forces below.

• Bank of Korea (BOK) policy. The BOK's policy rate, the Base Rate, is set by the Monetary Policy Board eight times a year. Its inflation target is 2 percent, measured by the year-on-year change in the Consumer Price Index, pursued over the medium term. (Source: Bank of Korea)
• The Federal Reserve. The Federal Open Market Committee aims for inflation of 2 percent over the longer run, measured by the annual change in the price index for personal consumption expenditures, and holds eight regularly scheduled meetings a year. A change in the gap between US interest rates and the other central bank's rate shifts where investors hold money, which moves the exchange rate. (Source: Federal Reserve)
• Exports and portfolio flows. Korea's export earnings, especially semiconductors, bring dollars in, and foreign investors buying or selling Korean shares move large sums through the won.

Sending money, cash and cards: KRW to USD

Sending money from Korea to the US

Banks and licensed remittance companies quote their own won/dollar rate. Ask for the dollar amount that will arrive and every fee before paying, including any fee the US receiving or intermediary bank deducts from an international wire.

The spread is the gap between the mid-market rate on this page and the rate you are actually given. It is easy to measure: at the rate above, 1,000,000 KRW is 754.56 USD, so a rate 1% worse delivers 7.55 USD less and a rate 3% worse 22.64 USD less. Compare the amount the recipient gets, not the advertised fee alone, and use the exchange-rate markup calculator to turn any quote into a percentage.

Cash and cards in the US

One won is a fraction of a US cent, so think in 10,000-won blocks: at the rate above, 10,000 KRW is 7.55 USD. US prices are in dollars, sales tax is added at the till, and a Korean card is converted to won by your issuer, which may add its own fee.

When a card terminal or ATM offers to charge you in KRW instead of USD, that is dynamic currency conversion: the merchant or ATM operator picks the exchange rate. Choosing USD leaves the conversion to your card issuer.

Central-bank and regulator figures on this page come from the sources below, retrieved 1 Oct 2026. This page explains what moves the rate; it does not forecast it or give investment advice. Measure any quote with the exchange-rate markup calculator.

Sources

• Bank of Korea: Inflation Targeting
• Bank of Korea: Base Rate decision process
• Federal Reserve: What economic goals does the Federal Reserve seek to achieve through its monetary policy?
• Federal Reserve: Federal Open Market Committee

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.

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 10,000 KRW in USD?

10,000 KRW was about 7.55 USD at the mid-market rate on this page.

How much is 50,000 KRW in USD?

50,000 KRW was about 37.73 USD at the mid-market rate on this page.

Is the Korean won pegged to the US dollar?

No. The Bank of Korea moved the won to a free-floating exchange rate in December 1997. The BOK may smooth sharp swings, but the market sets the rate (source: Bank of Korea).

What sets Korea's interest rate?

The Bank of Korea's Monetary Policy Board sets the Base Rate eight times a year, aiming for 2 percent CPI inflation over the medium term (source: Bank of Korea).

How much is 1 KRW in USD?

1 KRW (South Korean Won) equalled about 0.000755 USD (United States Dollar) on 26 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 0.08 USD on 26 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 0.75 USD on 26 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 1325.2800 KRW on 26 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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