Convert South Korean Won to Euro
KRW to EUR Exchange Rate Calculator
1 South Korean Won (KRW) = 0.0006 Euro (EUR) at the live mid-market rate. That means $100 KRW converts to roughly 0.06 EUR, and $1,000 KRW converts to about 0.57 EUR. The KRW/EUR rate refreshes every hour from Frankfurter, which sources data from the European Central Bank reference set. Enter any amount below to convert instantly — free, no sign-up.
90-day KRW/EUR context
Over the past 90 days, KRW/EUR has traded between 0.0006 and 0.0006. The current rate of 0.0006 sits roughly 0% through that range — near the lower end, meaning Euro has been stronger than typical against South Korean Won recently. Versus the rate 90 days ago, South Korean Won has weakened by 1.72% against Euro.
KRW/EUR Price History
Interactive KRW/EUR exchange rate chart with 7-day, 30-day, and 90-day views.
About South Korean Won (KRW)
The South Korean Won (KRW) is the official currency of South Korea, managed by the Bank of Korea. KRW reflects one of Asia's most export-oriented, technology-driven economies — semiconductor cycles (Samsung, SK Hynix) and global risk appetite are the dominant drivers.
- •South Korea is the world's 10th-largest economy by nominal GDP
- •Bank of Korea targets 2% CPI inflation
- •KRW is not deliverable offshore — trades mainly through NDF (non-deliverable forward) markets
- •Samsung and SK Hynix alone account for a large share of Korean exports
- •South Korea holds the world's ninth-largest FX reserves
About Euro (EUR)
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency of 20 European Union member states — collectively the Eurozone — and the world's second-most-traded currency. Introduced in 1999 as an accounting currency and 2002 as physical cash, it is managed by the European Central Bank (ECB) from Frankfurt.
- •Used daily by over 340 million people across 20 countries
- •Second-largest reserve currency, ~20% of global central bank reserves
- •EUR/USD is the world's most-traded currency pair (~23% of forex volume)
- •ECB sets the deposit facility rate, main refinancing rate, and marginal lending rate
- •Eurozone CPI target is 2% over the medium term
Frequently Asked Questions
When is KRW/EUR most liquid?
Liquidity is deepest during the Tokyo and Hong Kong sessions (00:00–08:00 UTC) when KRW markets are open. Spreads widen noticeably during the New York afternoon and Asian public holidays.
What is a typical daily range for KRW/EUR?
Daily ranges vary with volatility regimes. Majors like EUR/USD typically move 0.5–1.2% on quiet days and 2–3% on data-release days. Check the 30-day chart above for a sense of the current range.
What economic events move KRW/EUR the most?
The biggest scheduled catalysts are Bank of Korea decisions and Korean semiconductor export data and ECB rate decisions and Eurozone flash CPI prints. Geopolitical headlines and global risk sentiment also produce meaningful moves, especially when one currency is a safe-haven and the other is risk-sensitive.
Is it cheaper to convert KRW to EUR at a bank or online?
Online money-transfer services (Wise, Revolut, Remitly, InstaRem) typically offer rates much closer to the mid-market KRW/EUR than traditional banks. Always compare the total delivered amount, not just the advertised "fee" — many providers embed their margin in the exchange rate itself.
Does the KRW/EUR rate change on weekends?
The interbank forex market closes from Friday 21:00 UTC until Sunday 21:00 UTC, so mid-market KRW/EUR rates don't update during that window. Retail broker spreads often widen at Sunday open as Asian desks reopen, so the first few hours of the new week can carry wider execution costs.
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