KRW vs JPY
🇯🇵1 KRW = 0 JPY
Rates as of 2026-07-22 · Source: European Central Bank
Quick Stats
Historical Comparison
KRW / JPY| Period | Then | Now | Change | Trend |
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Source: European Central Bank via Frankfurter API
About KRW / JPY
🇰🇷 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.
🇯🇵 JPY — Japanese Yen
The Japanese Yen is the third most traded currency in the forex market and is widely used as a reserve currency. It is known as a safe-haven currency that investors flock to during times of global uncertainty.
Key Factors Affecting KRW/JPY
🇰🇷 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
🇯🇵 JPY Drivers
- Bank of Japan monetary policy and yield curve control
- Japan's trade surplus and export data
- Global risk appetite and safe-haven flows
- USD/JPY carry trade dynamics
💡 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.
💡 Did You Know? — JPY
The yen has no subdivisions in circulation — unlike most currencies, there are no cents or pence equivalent.
Economy Overview
🇰🇷 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.'
🇯🇵 Japan
Japan has the third-largest economy in the world and is a major exporter of automobiles, electronics, and technology. The Bank of Japan (BoJ) has maintained ultra-low interest rates for decades.