CAD vs KRW
🇰🇷1 CAD = 1,051 KRW
Rates as of 2026-07-22 · Source: European Central Bank
Quick Stats
Historical Comparison
CAD / KRW| Period | Then | Now | Change | Trend |
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Source: European Central Bank via Frankfurter API
About CAD / KRW
🇨🇦 CAD — Canadian Dollar
The Canadian Dollar, often called the 'Loonie' after the loon bird on the one-dollar coin, is the fifth most held reserve currency in the world. It is closely tied to commodity prices, especially oil.
🇰🇷 KRW — South Korean Won
The South Korean Won is the official currency of South Korea. It reflects one of Asia's most advanced and technology-driven economies, home to global giants like Samsung, Hyundai, and LG.
Key Factors Affecting CAD/KRW
🇨🇦 CAD Drivers
- Crude oil and commodity prices
- Bank of Canada interest rate decisions
- US-Canada trade relations and USMCA
- Canadian housing market and employment data
🇰🇷 KRW Drivers
- Bank of Korea interest rate decisions
- Global semiconductor demand and tech sector trends
- North-South Korea geopolitical tensions
- Trade relations with China, US, and Japan
💡 Did You Know? — CAD
Canada's one-dollar coin features a common loon, which is why the Canadian dollar is nicknamed the 'Loonie.'
💡 Did You Know? — KRW
South Korea's economic transformation from one of the poorest countries in the 1960s to a top-15 global economy is one of the most remarkable growth stories in modern history.
Economy Overview
🇨🇦 Canada
Canada has a resource-rich economy with significant exports of crude oil, natural gas, and minerals. The Bank of Canada sets monetary policy independently from the US despite close economic ties.
🇰🇷 South Korea
South Korea is a major exporter of semiconductors, automobiles, ships, and electronics. Its economy transformed from war-torn to high-tech in what is often called the 'Miracle on the Han River.'