KRW → 
JPY Rate as of2026-05-19 KRW to JPY Converter.
1 KRW = 0.108 JPY as of 2026-05-19. KRW-JPY is dominated by Korea-Japan tourism, which hit record highs in 2024-26 with over 8 million Korean visitors to Japan, plus growing EV battery supply chain flows between LG Energy Solution, Samsung SDI and Japanese cell makers. The weak yen has flipped historical Korea-Japan shopping patterns toward Japan-bound Korean travelers.
KRW → JPY Converter
| 🇰🇷 KRW | 🇯🇵 JPY |
|---|---|
| ₩1 | ¥0 |
| ₩10 | ¥1 |
| ₩100 | ¥11 |
| ₩500 | ¥54 |
| ₩1,000 | ¥108 |
| ₩5,000 | ¥540 |
| ₩10,000 | ¥1,080 |
| ₩50,000 | ¥5,400 |
| ₩100,000 | ¥10,800 |
KRW trend over time.
KRW to JPY conversion table.
Common South Korean Won amounts converted to Japanese Yen at today's rate of 1 KRW = 0.108 JPY. The reverse holds too: 1 JPY = 9.26 KRW.
| 1 KRW | 0.108 JPY |
| 5 KRW | 0.54 JPY |
| 10 KRW | 1.08 JPY |
| 25 KRW | 2.7 JPY |
| 50 KRW | 5.4 JPY |
| 100 KRW | 10.8 JPY |
| 500 KRW | 54 JPY |
| 1,000 KRW | 108 JPY |
| 5,000 KRW | 540 JPY |
| 10,000 KRW | 1,080 JPY |
| 1 JPY | 9.26 KRW |
| 5 JPY | 46.3 KRW |
| 10 JPY | 92.59 KRW |
| 25 JPY | 231.48 KRW |
| 50 JPY | 462.96 KRW |
| 100 JPY | 925.93 KRW |
| 500 JPY | 4,630 KRW |
| 1,000 JPY | 9,259 KRW |
| 5,000 JPY | 46,296 KRW |
| 10,000 JPY | 92,593 KRW |
Why people convert KRW to JPY.
The KRW/JPY corridor is driven mostly by Samsung/Hyundai/LG supply chain and K-pop fan remittances. On the Japanese Yen side, demand comes from Japan travel, Japanese imports, and carry trade. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, KRW/JPY is one of the more liquid pairs in this region — which usually means tighter spreads and smaller markups than thinly-traded exotic pairs.
Over the past 12 months the South Korean Won has moved down 3.6% against the Japanese Yen, and over five years it has strengthened about 16.8% (from 0.0925 to 0.108). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a rising rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the Japanese Yen you receive by a meaningful margin.
Getting the best KRW → JPY rate. The figure above is the mid-market rate — the "true" rate banks and brokers reference. Most banks add a 1–3% margin on top and may charge a flat wire fee. Specialist services (Wise, Remitly, and regional exchange houses on this corridor) typically convert closer to mid-market. Always compare the effective rate after all fees, not just the headline rate — on a large KRW transfer, a 2% difference is real money.
Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-19 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.
