EUR vs KRW
🇰🇷1 EUR = 1,689 KRW
Rates as of 2026-07-22 · Source: European Central Bank
Quick Stats
Historical Comparison
EUR / KRW| Period | Then | Now | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Source: European Central Bank via Frankfurter API
About EUR / KRW
🇪🇺 EUR — Euro
The Euro is the official currency of the Eurozone, used by 20 of the 27 European Union member states. It is the second most traded currency in the world after the US Dollar.
🇰🇷 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 EUR/KRW
🇪🇺 EUR Drivers
- ECB monetary policy and interest rates
- Economic performance of major Eurozone economies
- Political stability within the EU
- Eurozone inflation 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? — EUR
The Euro was introduced as an accounting currency in 1999 and physical euro coins and banknotes entered circulation in 2002.
💡 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
🇪🇺 European Union
The Eurozone represents one of the largest economic blocs globally, with Germany and France as its largest economies. The European Central Bank (ECB) sets monetary policy for all Eurozone members.
🇰🇷 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.'