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KRW / ZAR
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South Korean Won / South African Rand
0.01238
ZAR
Updated 13 mins ago
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Description
The South Korean won is the official currency of the Republic of Korea, issued by the Bank of Korea. Introduced in 1953 to replace the Korean yen, it is subdivided into 100 jeon, although the jeon is no longer used in everyday transactions.
Banknotes are issued in denominations of 1,000, 5,000, 10,000 and 50,000 won, while coins range from 10 to 500 won. Notable designs include the 5,000‑won note featuring Admiral Yi Sun‑sin and the 10,000‑won note depicting the historic Gwanghwamun Gate. The won is a freely convertible currency and is widely used in both domestic and international trade.
Key Facts
| Market Code | KRW | |
| Currency Name | South Korean Won | |
| Native Name | 원 | |
| Country | South Korea | |
| Country Code | KR | |
| Demonym | South Korean | |
| Sub-unit | jeon | |
| Languages Spoken | Korean | |
| Symbol | ₩ | |
| Issuer | Bank of Korea |
| Current Price | 0.01238 ZAR |
| 24h Ago Price | 0.01239 ZAR |
| 24h Change | -0.09% |
| Day Range | — |
| Year Range | — |
| YTD Change | — |
| Volatility | — |
| Previous Close | — |
| Open | — |
| Last Updated | 7 October 2026, 06:00:03 |
