USD vs KRW
🇰🇷1 USD = 1,480 KRW
Rates as of 2026-07-22 · Source: European Central Bank
Quick Stats
Historical Comparison
USD / KRW| Period | Then | Now | Change | Trend |
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Source: European Central Bank via Frankfurter API
About USD / KRW
🇺🇸 USD — US Dollar
The United States Dollar is the world's primary reserve currency and the most traded currency in the foreign exchange market. It serves as the standard unit of currency in international markets for commodities such as gold and 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 USD/KRW
🇺🇸 USD Drivers
- Federal Reserve interest rate decisions
- US employment and inflation data
- Global risk sentiment and safe-haven demand
- US trade balance and fiscal policy
🇰🇷 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? — USD
About 60% of all foreign exchange reserves held by central banks worldwide are denominated in US dollars.
💡 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
🇺🇸 United States
The US has the largest economy in the world by nominal GDP. The Federal Reserve (Fed) manages monetary policy, and its interest rate decisions have a significant impact on the dollar's value globally.
🇰🇷 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.'