USD to KRW — US Dollar to Korean Won Converter
Live USD/KRW mid-market rate. Plus Korea travel budgets, study-abroad cost guides and transfer comparisons.
The US dollar to Korean won rate matters to travelers to Korea, Korean-Americans sending money home, study-abroad students paying tuition in Seoul, and businesses importing Korean electronics or K-beauty products. This page gives you the live mid-market rate plus context for what your USD translates to in won.
Korean won is a low-denomination currency: 1 USD = roughly 1,350-1,400 KRW, so $1 is around ₩1,400, $100 is about ₩140,000, and $1,000 is ₩1,400,000. Normal Korean prices sound much bigger than they are — a 12,000 won lunch is $8-9, not $120.
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Travelers to Korea
Seoul prices in won look bigger than they are — a 40,000 won dinner is $30, not $400. Travelers use live USD/KRW conversion to budget trips and avoid tourist markups.
Study abroad students
Korea hosts 170,000+ international students annually. Tuition, dorms, and monthly living all quoted in won. A semester at Seoul National University runs 3-6 million won ($2,200-4,400).
Remittance senders
Korean-Americans and expats send billions of dollars to Korea annually for family support, investment, and real estate. Live rate checks before transfer save 1-2% on typical amounts.
USD to KRW — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current USD to KRW exchange rate?
The live USD/KRW rate is shown by the converter above. KRW/USD has traded in the 1,300-1,450 won per dollar range through 2024-2026, meaning 1 USD typically buys 1,350-1,400 Korean won.
How much is 100 USD in Korean won?
$100 USD is roughly 135,000-145,000 Korean won at recent rates. See our 100 USD to KRW page for live conversion and context.
What is the cheapest way to send USD to Korea?
For bank-to-bank transfers to Korean banks (Kookmin, Shinhan, Woori, Hana), Wise is usually cheapest. For cash pickup, Remitly and WorldRemit have good Korean networks. US bank wires cost 2-3% in spread plus $25-50 wire fees — significantly more than fintech alternatives.
How much Korean won should I bring for a Korea trip?
For a 7-day Seoul trip: 500,000-1,500,000 KRW ($350-1,100) depending on your tier. Budget: 70,000-120,000 KRW/day. Mid-range: 200,000-350,000 KRW/day. Most travelers use cards for 70%+ of spending and pull cash at Korean bank ATMs as needed. See our Korea travel budget guide.
Is it better to convert USD to KRW before flying?
Usually no. Incheon Airport has foreign-card-friendly bank ATMs past customs — withdraw what you need there at near-mid-market rate. US currency exchange in advance usually costs 4-7% in spread. A no-foreign-fee debit card withdrawing at a Korean bank ATM is the cheapest path.