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Currency › Korean won
Korean won to US dollars: how much is ₩10,000?
₩10,000 is about $7.25. October 2026 rates · 1 USD = ₩1,380
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Mental math: ÷ 1,400 ≈ US dollars. For example ₩10,000 is about $7.25.
Common amounts
| Korean won | US$ | In Seoul that buys |
|---|---|---|
| ₩1,000 | $0.72 | 1 bottle(s) of water |
| ₩2,000 | $1.45 | 2 bottle(s) of water |
| ₩5,000 | $3.62 | 5 bottle(s) of water |
| ₩10,000 | $7.25 | 1 local meal(s) |
| ₩20,000 | $14.5 | 2 local meal(s) |
| ₩50,000 | $36.2 | 5 local meal(s) |
| ₩100,000 | $72.5 | 10 local meal(s) |
| ₩200,000 | $145 | 1.8 hotel night(s) |
| ₩500,000 | $362 | 4 hotel night(s) |
| ₩1,000,000 | $725 | 9 hotel night(s) |
Dollars → Korean won
| $1 | ₩1,380 |
| $5 | ₩6,900 |
| $10 | ₩13,800 |
| $50 | ₩69,000 |
| $100 | ₩138,000 |
Korean won is used in
🇰🇷 Seoul🇰🇷 Busan🇰🇷 Jeju🇰🇷 Daegu🇰🇷 Sokcho🇰🇷 Gyeongju🇰🇷 Jeonju🇰🇷 Yeosu🇰🇷 Incheon🇰🇷 Daejeon🇰🇷 Tongyeong🇰🇷 Ulsan🇰🇷 Suwon🇰🇷 Gangneung🇰🇷 Gwangju🇰🇷 Pohang
Reference rates; the page refreshes them when it opens. Exchange booths and cards add a fee.
FAQ
How much is ₩10,000 in US dollars?
About $7.25 at October 2026 rates. Card and exchange-booth rates add a fee on top.
How do I convert Korean won to dollars in my head?
Take the KRW amount and divide by 1,400.
What does ₩10,000 buy in Seoul?
About 1 local meal(s). See the Seoul price guide for every item.