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The US Dollar (USD) is the world's primary reserve currency and the most traded currency globally. It's issued by the Federal Reserve and used widely for international trade, remittances and digital finance.
PEXX · USD/KRW
US Dollar to South Korean Won exchange rate today
Convert USD to KRW at the live mid-market rate — then send with low, transparent fees.
Live mid-market rate
1 USD = 1,480.9642 KRW
Updated 21 Jul 2026, 13.45 UTC
USD$
They get
KRW₩
1,480,964
1 USD = 1,480.9642 KRW
Live mid-market rate · Updated 21 Jul 2026, 13.45 UTC
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- Mid-market rate
- 1 USD = 1,480.9642 KRW
- Reverse rate
- 1 KRW = 0.000675 USD
- Transfer speed
- Minutes
- Last updated
- 21 Jul 2026, 13.45 UTC
About the USD to KRW mid-market rate
Check today's US Dollar to South Korean Won exchange rate and convert any amount at the live mid-market rate. See how much your USD is worth in KRW and move money faster and cheaper with PEXX.
The mid-market rate is the midpoint between the global buy and sell prices for a currency pair. It's the fairest, most transparent rate — the same one you'll see on Google or Reuters — with no hidden mark-up. Banks and many providers quote a weaker rate and keep the difference. PEXX passes on the mid-market rate with a low, clearly disclosed spread.
- No hidden exchange-rate mark-up
- The same rate shown here, refreshed hourly
- Lock it in before you confirm your transfer
USD to KRW exchange rate over time
See how the US Dollar to South Korean Won mid-market rate has moved — from the last 48 hours to the past five years. It's the same real rate we convert at, with no hidden mark-up.
Live mid-market rate
1 USD = 1,480.9642 KRW
down 3.08%
1,552.61,526.91,501.31,475.6
Jun 20Jul 21
- Low
- 1,475.6426
- Average
- 1,516.8718
- High
- 1,552.5509
We use the real, mid-market rate with no sneaky mark-up. Learn more
USD to KRW conversion tables
Quick reference for converting common US Dollar amounts to South Korean Won and back, at today's mid-market rate.
USDKRW| US Dollar (USD) | South Korean Won (KRW) |
|---|---|
| $1.00 USD | ₩1,481 KRW |
| $5.00 USD | ₩7,405 KRW |
| $10.00 USD | ₩14,810 KRW |
| $25.00 USD | ₩37,024 KRW |
| $50.00 USD | ₩74,048 KRW |
| $100.00 USD | ₩148,096 KRW |
| $250.00 USD | ₩370,241 KRW |
| $500.00 USD | ₩740,482 KRW |
| $1,000.00 USD | ₩1,480,964 KRW |
| $5,000.00 USD | ₩7,404,821 KRW |
| $10,000.00 USD | ₩14,809,642 KRW |
KRWUSD| South Korean Won (KRW) | US Dollar (USD) |
|---|---|
| ₩1 KRW | $0.00 USD |
| ₩5 KRW | $0.00 USD |
| ₩10 KRW | $0.01 USD |
| ₩25 KRW | $0.02 USD |
| ₩50 KRW | $0.03 USD |
| ₩100 KRW | $0.07 USD |
| ₩250 KRW | $0.17 USD |
| ₩500 KRW | $0.34 USD |
| ₩1,000 KRW | $0.68 USD |
| ₩5,000 KRW | $3.38 USD |
| ₩10,000 KRW | $6.75 USD |
Popular USD to KRW amounts
See what common US Dollar amounts are worth in South Korean Won at today's live mid-market rate. Tap any amount to load it into the converter above.
How to send USD to KRW with PEXX
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Enter the destination bank account in South Korea — we handle the conversion and payout.
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Lock in the rate, confirm, and your transfer settles in minutes, not days.
How money arrives in South Korea
South Korean Won payouts credit local bank accounts through the Korea Financial Telecommunications & Clearings Institute (KFTC) networks. Recipients typically need a Korean bank account in their own name.
Payment rails in South Korea
Korea Financial Telecommunications & Clearings
KFTC
The national clearing utility behind most interbank KRW transfers. Inbound remittances are paid out as ordinary won credits via KFTC-connected commercial banks.
National clearingRetail instant KRW transfer
Open Banking / instant transfer
Domestic bank apps support near-instant account-to-account KRW payments around the clock among participating banks. Remittance credits become available once the paying bank posts them.
Near-instant domesticKRW account deposit
Bank credit
The recipient experience is a won deposit to a Korean bank account (account number + bank code). Cash pickup is less common for modern digital corridors.
Account creditPEXX pays KRW to supported Korean bank accounts where the corridor is live. Confirm recipient bank details carefully — account formats are bank-specific.
Why convert USD to KRW with PEXX
Real mid-market rate
We use the same mid-market rate you see here, with a low and transparent spread — no rate mark-ups buried in the fee.
Fast settlement
Most transfers arrive within minutes to a few hours, so recipients aren't left waiting days for funds to clear.
Secure and regulated
PEXX is a registered digital currency exchange and remittance provider, with institutional-grade custody and security.
PEXX vs banks and money transfer services
- PEXX
- Exchange rate
- Mid-market
- Fees
- Low, transparent
- Transfer speed
- Minutes
- Traditional bank
- Exchange rate
- Marked up 3–5%
- Fees
- $15–50 wire fee
- Transfer speed
- 2–5 business days
- Money transfer service
- Exchange rate
- Marked up 1–3%
- Fees
- Variable
- Transfer speed
- Hours to days
Comparison is indicative and for illustration only. Actual rates, fees and speeds vary by provider, corridor, amount and payment method.
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About USD and KRW
South Korean Won
KRW
The South Korean Won (KRW) is the official currency of South Korea. Convert live mid-market rates on this page and send with PEXX.
USD to KRW — frequently asked questions
What is the USD to KRW exchange rate today?
The USD to KRW rate shown on this page is the live mid-market rate — the midpoint between the global buy and sell price for US Dollar against South Korean Won. It refreshes throughout the day, and the "updated" time above shows when it was last synced.
How do I convert USD to KRW?
Enter the amount of US Dollar you want to convert in the calculator above and we'll instantly show the equivalent in South Korean Won at the mid-market rate. To actually move money, create a PEXX account and send KRW directly to a bank account.
Is the mid-market USD to KRW rate what I'll pay?
The mid-market rate is the fairest reference rate, but most banks and money-transfer services add a margin on top. PEXX keeps its spread transparent and low, so what you convert is close to the real rate you see here.
How long does a USD to KRW transfer take with PEXX?
Most PEXX payouts settle within minutes to a few hours, depending on the destination and banking hours — far faster than the multi-day timelines typical of traditional bank wires.
Do I need a Korean bank account to receive KRW?
For bank-deposit corridors, yes — the payout lands in a Korean won account. Some agents still offer cash pickup, but digital account credit is the default for PEXX-style sends.
How long do KRW remittances take?
Many settle next business day or faster depending on the corridor; domestic onwards movement between Korean banks is usually minutes.
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Get started with PEXXExchange rates shown are live mid-market reference rates and are for informational purposes only. They are not the rate at which any transaction will necessarily be executed. PEXX is powered by PEXX Technology Pty Ltd (ACN 672 375 030), a registered Digital Currency Exchange (DCE) provider with AUSTRAC (DCE100851583-001) and a registered independent remittance dealer with AUSTRAC (IND100851583-001).
