CNY vs KRW
🇰🇷1 CNY = 219 KRW
Rates as of 2026-07-22 · Source: European Central Bank
Quick Stats
Historical Comparison
CNY / KRW| Period | Then | Now | Change | Trend |
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Source: European Central Bank via Frankfurter API
About CNY / KRW
🇨🇳 CNY — Chinese Yuan
The Chinese Yuan (also known as Renminbi) is the official currency of the People's Republic of China. It has been increasingly used in international trade and was added to the IMF's SDR basket in 2016.
🇰🇷 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 CNY/KRW
🇨🇳 CNY Drivers
- PBoC monetary policy and daily fixing rate
- US-China trade relations and tariffs
- Chinese GDP growth and manufacturing data
- Capital flow controls and internationalization policies
🇰🇷 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? — CNY
The word 'yuan' literally means 'round' in Chinese, referring to the round shape of coins used in imperial China.
💡 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
🇨🇳 China
China has the second-largest economy in the world and is the largest global exporter. The People's Bank of China (PBoC) manages the yuan through a managed float exchange rate system.
🇰🇷 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.'