KRW vs JPY
1 KRW = 0.11819 JPY
ECB reference rate of 2026-10-29 (published business days ~16:00 CET) · Mid-market rate, bank spreads and fees not included
Quick Stats
Historical Comparison
KRW / JPY| Period | Then | Now | Change | Low | High | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | 0.11610 2026-09-29 | 0.11819 | +1.81% | 0.11583 2026-09-30 | 0.11910 2026-10-21 | |
| 3 Months | 0.11270 2026-07-29 | 0.11819 | +4.87% | 0.10979 2026-08-03 | 0.11910 2026-10-21 | |
| 6 Months | 0.10808 2026-04-29 | 0.11819 | +9.35% | 0.10374 2026-06-05 | 0.11910 2026-10-21 | |
| 1 Year | 0.10694 2025-10-29 | 0.11819 | +10.52% | 0.10374 2026-06-05 | 0.11910 2026-10-21 | |
| 3 Years | 0.11052 2023-10-27 | 0.11819 | +6.95% | 0.09786 2025-04-09 | 0.11910 2026-10-21 | |
| 5 Years | 0.09731 2021-10-29 | 0.11819 | +21.47% | 0.09372 2022-03-08 | 0.11910 2026-10-21 | |
| 10 Years | 0.09201 2016-10-28 | 0.11819 | +28.46% | 0.08520 2020-03-09 | 0.11910 2026-10-21 |
Then, Now, Low and High are daily ECB reference rates (one observation per business day, not intraday highs or lows); Then is the last business day on or before the start of the period. Trend lines plot daily (1 month), weekly (3 months–1 year) or monthly (3–10 years) observations, always keeping the first and last. Missing days are left out, not estimated. Source: European Central Bank via Frankfurter API
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is 1 KRW in JPY?
Based on the European Central Bank reference rate published on 2026-10-29, 1 KRW equals 0.1182 JPY. This is a mid-market reference rate; bank buy/sell spreads and fees are not included.
What is the KRW to JPY exchange rate today?
The latest published ECB reference rate (2026-10-29) is 0.1182 JPY per 1 KRW. The ECB publishes once per business day around 16:00 CET, so the rate does not change over weekends or holidays.
Where does CurrencyVersus get its KRW/JPY data?
CurrencyVersus sources all exchange rate data from the Frankfurter API, which provides European Central Bank (ECB) reference rates. The ECB publishes these once per business day, around 16:00 CET; they are not live market quotes. Gold and silver prices come separately from gold-api.com and update more often than the daily ECB reference rates.
Can I view historical KRW to JPY exchange rates?
Yes. CurrencyVersus provides historical KRW/JPY exchange rate data across 7 time periods: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, and 10 years.
About KRW / JPY
KRW — South Korean Won
The South Korean Won is the official currency of South Korea. It reflects an advanced, technology-driven economy, home to globally known electronics, automotive and shipbuilding industries.
JPY — Japanese Yen
The Japanese Yen is one of the world's major traded and reserve currencies. It is often treated as a safe-haven currency that investors turn 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 decisions
- Japan's trade balance and export data
- Global risk appetite and safe-haven flows
- USD/JPY carry trade dynamics
💡 Did You Know? — JPY
The yen has no smaller unit in everyday circulation — there is no equivalent of cents or pence.
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 is one of the world's major economies and an exporter of automobiles, electronics, and machinery. The Bank of Japan (BoJ) kept interest rates exceptionally low for a long period, and its policy decisions are closely watched by currency markets.
Editorial content last reviewed: 2026-10-22