The South Korean Won (KRW) is the official currency of South Korea.
South Korean Wons to North Korean Wons Converter — ₩ to ₩
Convert South Korean Won (₩) to North Korean Won (₩) using a reference exchange rate. See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
South Korean Wons to North Korean Wons converter
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The North Korean Won (KPW) is the official currency of North Korea.
Result = input x 0.00072 / 0.00111.
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About Converting South Korean Wons to North Korean Wons
South Korean Won and North Korean Won are two of the world's most-traded currencies, and their exchange rate moves continuously on foreign exchange markets rather than staying fixed. Specifically: The South Korean Won (KRW) is the official currency of South Korea, and the North Korean Won (KPW) is the official currency of North Korea.
Exchange rate notice. This page uses a reference exchange rate that is not updated in real time. Currency values fluctuate continuously on foreign exchange markets — always confirm the current rate with a live financial source before making a transaction or financial decision.
Formula
₩ = ₩ × (exchange rate)
Unlike physical units, currency exchange rates are not fixed by definition — they float continuously on foreign exchange markets. The rate used here is a snapshot and should be confirmed against a live source before any financial decision.
Simple example
1 ₩ × 0.6486486486 = 0.6486486486 ₩
1 south korean won = 0.6486486486 north korean wons.
Real-world example
100 ₩ × 0.6486486486 = 64.86486486 ₩
100 south korean wons = 64.86486486 north korean wons.
Conversion table
| South Korean Won (₩) | North Korean Won (₩) |
|---|---|
| 1 ₩ | 0.6486486486 ₩ |
| 10 ₩ | 6.486486486 ₩ |
| 50 ₩ | 32.43243243 ₩ |
| 100 ₩ | 64.86486486 ₩ |
| 500 ₩ | 324.3243243 ₩ |
| 1,000 ₩ | 648.6486486 ₩ |
Reverse conversion: North Korean Won to South Korean Won
0.6486486486 ₩ × 1.541666667 = 0.9999999999 ₩
0.6486486486 north korean wons = 0.9999999999 south korean wons.
₩ = ₩ × (exchange rate)
For a page dedicated to this direction, see North Korean Won to South Korean Won.
Understanding the South Korean Won (₩)
The South Korean Won (KRW) is the official currency of South Korea.
Understanding the North Korean Won (₩)
The North Korean Won (KPW) is the official currency of North Korea.
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Frequently asked questions
How many north korean wons are in 1 south korean won?
1 south korean won equals 0.6486486486 north korean wons. Exchange rates change continuously, so treat this as a reference figure, not a live quote
How do I convert south korean won to north korean won?
Multiply the south korean won amount by the current exchange rate. Because exchange rates move continuously, always confirm the rate against a live source before relying on it financially.
How do I convert north korean won back to south korean won?
Use the reverse factor: 1 north korean won equals 1.541666667 south korean wons. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a south korean won?
South Korean Won (₩) is a unit of currency.
What is a north korean won?
North Korean Won (₩) is a unit of currency.
Is this exchange rate exact and up to date?
No — unlike physical unit conversions, currency exchange rates change continuously as markets trade. The rate used on this page is a reference snapshot, not a live feed, so for any real transaction, check a live financial source or your bank/broker for the current rate.