US Dollar to South Korean Won (USD/KRW) Exchange Rate Today
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USD to KRW Conversion Table
Common amounts converted from US Dollar to South Korean Won at today's rate.
| US Dollar (USD) | South Korean Won (KRW) |
|---|---|
| 1 USD | — |
| 5 USD | — |
| 10 USD | — |
| 25 USD | — |
| 50 USD | — |
| 100 USD | — |
| 250 USD | — |
| 500 USD | — |
| 1,000 USD | — |
| 5,000 USD | — |
| 10,000 USD | — |
| 50,000 USD | — |
How much South Korean Won will you actually receive?
Estimated cost to convert USD 1,000 to KRW with different transfer services. Fees are sourced from published pricing pages and may vary by amount, payment method, and destination.
| Service | Rate | Fee | Total Cost | KRW received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | — | - | - | — |
| Wise Visit source Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Revolut Visit source Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Remitly Visit source Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| OFX Visit source Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| XE Visit source Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Typical bank Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Bureau de change Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
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Planning a trip? What to know about USD/KRW
If you are travelling and need South Korean Won, the mid-market rate on this page is your benchmark. Your bank, card, or bureau de change will add their own markup. Use the provider comparison table above to see how much you would actually receive. For practical tips on getting the best rate at your destination, see the travel advice section below.
USD/KRW rate statistics
Is today's USD/KRW rate good or bad?
We compare today's live US Dollar to South Korean Won mid-market rate against its 30-day and 52-week trading range. When the rate is near the top of its recent range, USD holders get more South Korean Won per unit - a better time to convert. When it is near the bottom, you may want to watch and wait.
South Korea's won is sensitive to global semiconductor demand, since chips are Korea's largest export. Samsung and SK Hynix earnings seasons can influence KRW direction. The Bank of Korea also watches USD/KRW closely.
The live analysis below updates throughout market hours and shows exactly where today's rate sits in context.
What is the USD/KRW exchange rate?
The USD/KRW rate tracks how many South Korean Won one US Dollar buys. South Korea's export-heavy economy - led by semiconductors and electronics - makes KRW sensitive to global tech demand and trade sentiment.
USD is issued by the Federal Reserve (ranked 1st globally - meaning it's the 1st most bought and sold currency in the world). KRW is issued by the Bank of Korea (BOK) (ranked 11th). Full USD profile | Full KRW profile
US Dollar to South Korean Won is commonly checked by K-culture fans, tech industry workers, and travellers to Seoul.
What drives this rate? Bank of Korea policy, semiconductor export demand (Korea's main industry), and risk sentiment toward Asian emerging markets. Korean equity inflows from foreign investors also matter.
Is today's USD/KRW rate good or bad?
The US Dollar to South Korean Won 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. Use the mid-market rate on this page as your benchmark, then compare what your bank or transfer provider actually delivers.
Converting US Dollar to South Korean Won? Read this first
Converting to Korean Won? South Korea's payment landscape is highly digital - credit and debit cards are accepted virtually everywhere. Airport bureau de change offer poor rates; Myeongdong money changers in Seoul or bank ATMs are significantly better. T-money transit cards are prepaid, not linked to your bank.
Watch out: The USD/KRW rate moves 24 hours a day on weekdays. If you are converting a meaningful amount, compare providers using the mid-market rate on this page as your benchmark.
Did you know?
- The US $100 bill is the most counterfeited denomination globally - the Secret Service estimates about 0.01% of all hundreds in circulation are fake.
Frequently asked questions
What moves the USD/KRW exchange rate?
Bank of Korea policy, semiconductor export demand (Korea's main industry), and risk sentiment toward Asian emerging markets. Korean equity inflows from foreign investors also matter.
Is it better to use a card or withdraw cash for South Korean Won?
For most travelers, a card with no foreign transaction fee is the simplest and cheapest option - provided you always choose to pay in South Korean Won (the local currency) rather than US Dollar. Choosing your home currency triggers Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC), which typically adds 3-5% on top. If you need cash, withdraw from ATMs in-country rather than exchanging at airports.
Why is USD/KRW sensitive to tech stocks?
South Korea's economy is heavily dependent on semiconductor and electronics exports - companies like Samsung and SK Hynix account for a large share of export revenue. When global tech demand is strong, Korean exports rise, supporting KRW. When chip demand slows, KRW tends to weaken against USD.
Learn more
- Bank of Korea - Exchange Rates - Official daily KRW rates
- FRED - USD/KRW Daily Rate - Historical Korean won rate data
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.