South Korean Won to Indian Rupee (KRW/INR) Exchange Rate Today
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KRW to INR Conversion Table
Common amounts converted from South Korean Won to Indian Rupee at today's rate.
| South Korean Won (KRW) | Indian Rupee (INR) |
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| 1 KRW | — |
| 5 KRW | — |
| 10 KRW | — |
| 25 KRW | — |
| 50 KRW | — |
| 100 KRW | — |
| 250 KRW | — |
| 500 KRW | — |
| 1,000 KRW | — |
| 5,000 KRW | — |
| 10,000 KRW | — |
| 50,000 KRW | — |
How much Indian Rupee will you actually receive?
Estimated cost to convert KRW 1,000 to INR with different transfer services. Fees are sourced from published pricing pages and may vary by amount, payment method, and destination.
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| Typical bank Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Bureau de change Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
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Sending money? Compare KRW to INR providers
The KRW/INR corridor handles significant transfer volume. If you send money regularly between South Korean Won and Indian Rupee, even a small rate difference compounds over time. Use the provider table above to compare what you would actually receive after fees and markup.
KRW/INR rate statistics
Is today's KRW/INR rate good or bad?
We compare today's live South Korean Won to Indian Rupee mid-market rate against its 30-day and 52-week trading range. When the rate is near the top of its recent range, KRW holders get more Indian Rupee per unit - a better time to convert. When it is near the bottom, you may want to watch and wait.
The Indian rupee tends to depreciate gradually against most major currencies over time. The Reserve Bank of India actively manages the pace. For timing, focus on the 30-day range rather than longer historical periods.
The live analysis below updates throughout market hours and shows exactly where today's rate sits in context.
What is the KRW/INR exchange rate?
The KRW/INR rate tracks how many Indian Rupee one South Korean Won buys. South Korea's won reflects the country's export-heavy economy - led by semiconductors, electronics, and automotive manufacturing. Bank of Korea policy and global tech demand are the main drivers.
KRW is issued by the Bank of Korea (BOK) (ranked 11th globally - meaning it's the 11th most bought and sold currency in the world). INR is issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) (ranked 13th). Full KRW profile | Full INR profile
South Korean Won to Indian Rupee is widely used by the Indian diaspora, IT outsourcing firms, and travellers to India.
Is today's KRW/INR rate good or bad?
The South Korean Won to Indian Rupee mid-market rate shown above is the reference price before any provider adds fees or markup. It is not a guaranteed quote - your bank, card issuer, or transfer service will offer a different rate that includes their margin.
On a typical conversion, banks add 2-4% to this rate. The gap between the mid-market rate and what you actually receive is the real cost of converting - often larger than any flat fee. The KRW/INR corridor handles large remittance volumes, so specialist providers compete aggressively. Compare the final received amount across providers, not just the headline fee.
Converting South Korean Won to Indian Rupee? Read this first
Sending money to India? The INR corridor is one of the world's largest. Dedicated services like Wise often beat bank wire rates by 2-3%. If you send regularly, compare the total cost (rate + fee) rather than just the headline rate.
Watch out: Banks typically charge 3-5% on KRW to INR transfers. Regulated online services like Wise are equally safe and usually much cheaper. Always compare the final received amount, not just the fee.
Did you know?
- India's 2016 demonetization - when 500 and 1,000 rupee notes were invalidated overnight - affected 86% of cash in circulation.
Frequently asked questions
Is now a good time to convert KRW to INR?
Timing currency conversions requires comparing current rates against your own financial situation and needs rather than chasing market movements. Check the rate panel above to see where KRW/INR sits relative to recent history, and consider whether you need the rupees soon or can wait.
The Bank of Korea and Reserve Bank of India both influence their respective currencies through monetary policy, so broader economic conditions in both countries affect whether this pair offers favorable value for your specific remittance needs.
What moves the KRW/INR exchange rate?
The KRW/INR rate responds to interest rate decisions from both the Bank of Korea and the Reserve Bank of India, as investors chase higher yields between the two economies. Trade flows between South Korea and India, including manufacturing and technology exports, shift demand for each currency.
Broader factors like global risk appetite, crude oil prices (which both countries import), and capital flows between emerging markets also influence this pair's movement day to day and month to month.
Will South Korean Won get stronger or weaker against Indian Rupee?
Exchange rates depend on many unpredictable factors including monetary policy shifts, economic growth rates, and global market conditions - no one can reliably forecast direction. You can review the comparison table on this page to see how KRW/INR has behaved historically under different economic scenarios, which may help inform your own expectations.
Rather than betting on a direction, focus on understanding your own timing needs and the rates currently available in the rate panel above.
How can I avoid fees when converting KRW to INR?
Compare fees across multiple providers - banks, remittance services, and money transfer platforms each charge different margins and commissions on KRW/INR conversions. Some online remittance platforms charge lower percentage fees than traditional banks, though you should verify the mid-market rate they use matches what you see in the rate panel above.
Ask providers to quote their all-in cost including any transfer fees, currency conversion margins, and delivery charges rather than looking at exchange rates alone.
Should I exchange Indian Rupee at home or abroad?
This question reverses the pair direction - you're converting KRW to INR, not the other way around. When sending won from South Korea to India, compare rates and fees from South Korean banks (like major institutions offering remittance services) against specialized money transfer companies and online platforms.
The best option depends on your desired delivery speed and total cost rather than geography, so get quotes from multiple providers operating in both markets.
How far does South Korean Won go in India?
The purchasing power of won in India depends on your spending patterns and local prices, which vary significantly by city and category. Check the rate panel above to convert a typical amount of won into rupees, then research local costs in your specific Indian destination for housing, food, and transport.
South Korea's higher cost of living means won often goes further in most Indian cities, but this varies based on whether you're in metros like Delhi and Mumbai versus smaller towns.
What is the cheapest way to send KRW to INR?
Remittance costs include exchange rate markups, transfer fees, and delivery charges - compare all three across providers rather than focusing on the exchange rate alone. Online money transfer platforms typically offer lower fees than banks for KRW to INR transfers, though you should verify they're regulated and trusted.
Getting quotes from at least three providers (bank, established remittance company, and fintech platform) shows the true cost difference in won and rupees for your specific amount.
What is Indian 1 ₹ in Korea?
One Indian rupee converts to a small amount of South Korean won - check the rate panel above to see the current conversion for one rupee. This pair's exchange rate means the won is stronger per unit, so small rupee amounts convert to fractions of won.
For practical remittance purposes, you'll want to look at larger amounts like 100,000 or 1,000,000 rupees to understand the real value in won using the conversion tools on this page.
Learn more
- Bank of Korea - Exchange Rates - Official daily KRW rates
- RBI Reference Rates - Reserve Bank of India daily reference rates
How this rate is calculated
We prefer a direct rate from our primary data source when one is available. If a direct quote is unavailable, we compute a cross-rate through a major intermediary currency (usually USD or EUR). When a rate is derived rather than directly quoted, we label it on the page. Full methodology.