Convert USD to KRW — live rate

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

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KRW
1 USD = 1480.7000 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 → 1,480.70 KRW
5 USD → 7,403.50 KRW
10 USD → 14,807.00 KRW
50 USD → 74,035.00 KRW
100 USD → 148,070.00 KRW
500 USD → 740,350.00 KRW
1,000 USD → 1,480,700.00 KRW
5,000 USD → 7,403,500.00 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.