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US Dollar to South Korean Won Exchange Rate Today (USD to KRW)

As of this page load, 1 USD โ‰ˆ 1,370 KRW at the live mid-market rate. Use the converter below for any amount, or jump to the conversion table further down.

About USD/KRW: USD/KRW is the world's most-traded non-deliverable forward (NDF). The Bank of Korea has frequently intervened during periods of excessive volatility.

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USD to KRW Conversion Table

US Dollar (USD)South Korean Won (KRW)
1 USD1,370 KRW
5 USD6,850 KRW
10 USD13,700 KRW
25 USD34,250 KRW
50 USD68,500 KRW
100 USD137,000 KRW
250 USD342,500 KRW
500 USD685,000 KRW
1,000 USD1,370,000 KRW
5,000 USD6,850,000 KRW
10,000 USD13,700,000 KRW
50,000 USD68,500,000 KRW
100,000 USD137,000,000 KRW

KRW to USD Conversion Table (Reverse)

1 KRW โ‰ˆ 0.0007 USD

South Korean Won (KRW)US Dollar (USD)
1 KRW0.0007 USD
5 KRW0.0036 USD
10 KRW0.0073 USD
25 KRW0.0182 USD
50 KRW0.0365 USD
100 KRW0.073 USD
250 KRW0.1825 USD
500 KRW0.365 USD
1,000 KRW0.7299 USD
5,000 KRW3.65 USD
10,000 KRW7.3 USD
50,000 KRW36.5 USD
100,000 KRW72.99 USD
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About the US Dollar to South Korean Won Exchange Rate

The USD/KRW pair reflects how many South Korean Won one US Dollar buys at any given moment. Rates fluctuate continuously during global forex market hours based on supply, demand, interest-rate differentials, and macroeconomic news flow. The live figure on this page is the mid-market rate โ€” the midpoint between bid and ask prices on interbank screens โ€” and is the fairest reference for travellers, freelancers, and international shoppers.

Best Ways to Convert USD to KRW

  • Wise (TransferWise) โ€” typically 0.4โ€“0.6% above mid-market. Bank-to-bank transfers. Compare providers โ†’
  • Revolut โ€” 0% markup on weekdays within plan limits.
  • XE Money Transfer โ€” ~0.5โ€“1.5% markup, no transfer fee on most corridors.
  • OANDA โ€” gold-standard reference rates; competitive on business transfers.
  • High-street kiosks (Post Office, Sainsbury's, Travelex) โ€” 2โ€“4% markup.
  • Airport exchange booths โ€” 8โ€“12% markup; avoid unless emergency.

Tips for Getting the Best USD/KRW Rate

  1. Always check the live mid-market rate above as a benchmark before transacting.
  2. Pre-order foreign cash online for click-and-collect โ€” rates are materially better than walk-in.
  3. Use a fee-free travel card (Wise, Revolut, Chase) for in-country spending.
  4. When prompted, pay in the local currency (KRW), never your home currency โ€” DCC adds 3โ€“8%.
  5. For transfers above ยฃ10,000 / $10,000, dedicated FX brokers often beat both banks and apps.

FAQ โ€” USD to KRW

What is the USD to KRW exchange rate today?

1 USD equals approximately 1,370 KRW at today's live mid-market rate. The converter above is updated continuously.

How much is 100 USD in KRW?

100 USD โ‰ˆ 137,000 KRW.

How much is 1,000 USD in KRW?

1,000 USD โ‰ˆ 1,370,000 KRW.

How much is 10,000 USD in KRW?

10,000 USD โ‰ˆ 13,700,000 KRW.

What's the cheapest way to convert USD to KRW?

Wise and Revolut typically offer the closest rates to mid-market (~0.4โ€“0.6%). See the full money transfer comparison.

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