Convert South Korean Won to Japanese Yen
Please provide values below to convert South Korean Won [KRW] to Japanese Yen [JPY], or Convert Japanese Yen to South Korean Won.
How to Convert South Korean Won to Japanese Yen
1 KRW = 9.41605871231727 JPY
Example: convert 15 KRW to JPY:
15 KRW = 15 × 9.41605871231727 JPY = 141.240880684759 JPY
South Korean Won to Japanese Yen Conversion Table
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South Korean Won
The South Korean Won (KRW) is the official currency of South Korea, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Won was first introduced in 1945, replacing the Korean yen. It has undergone several redenominations and reforms, with the current form established in 1962 to stabilize the economy after periods of inflation.
Current Use
Today, the South Korean Won is widely used in South Korea for everyday transactions, banking, and international trade, and is managed by the Bank of Korea.
Japanese Yen
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is the official currency of Japan, used as the country's primary medium of exchange.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1871 during the Meiji Restoration, the Yen replaced the previous complex monetary system and has undergone various reforms, including decimalization in 1954, to modernize Japan's currency system.
Current Use
The Yen is widely used in Japan for everyday transactions, banking, and international trade, and is one of the most traded currencies globally.