KRW → 
VND Rate as of2026-05-20 KRW to VND Converter.
1 KRW = 18.6 VND as of 2026-05-20. Vietnam is now Korea's top overseas manufacturing base, with Samsung producing over half its global smartphones in Bac Ninh and Thai Nguyen, plus LG, Hyosung, and Lotte operating massive Vietnamese footprints. Around 180,000 Koreans live in Vietnam and 50,000 Vietnamese workers are on E-9 visas in Korea, making KRW-VND a busy industrial and remittance corridor.
KRW → VND Converter
| 🇰🇷 KRW | 🇻🇳 VND |
|---|---|
| ₩1 | ₫18.6 |
| ₩10 | ₫186 |
| ₩100 | ₫1,860 |
| ₩500 | ₫9,300 |
| ₩1,000 | ₫18,600 |
| ₩5,000 | ₫93,000 |
| ₩10,000 | ₫186,000 |
| ₩50,000 | ₫930,000 |
| ₩100,000 | ₫1,860,000 |
KRW trend over time.
KRW to VND conversion table.
Common South Korean Won amounts converted to Vietnamese Dong at today's rate of 1 KRW = 18.6 VND. The reverse holds too: 1 VND = 0.0538 KRW.
| 1 KRW | 18.6 VND |
| 5 KRW | 93 VND |
| 10 KRW | 186 VND |
| 25 KRW | 465 VND |
| 50 KRW | 930 VND |
| 100 KRW | 1,860 VND |
| 500 KRW | 9,300 VND |
| 1,000 KRW | 18,600 VND |
| 5,000 KRW | 93,000 VND |
| 10,000 KRW | 186,000 VND |
| 1 VND | 0.0538 KRW |
| 5 VND | 0.2688 KRW |
| 10 VND | 0.5376 KRW |
| 25 VND | 1.34 KRW |
| 50 VND | 2.69 KRW |
| 100 VND | 5.38 KRW |
| 500 VND | 26.88 KRW |
| 1,000 VND | 53.76 KRW |
| 5,000 VND | 268.82 KRW |
| 10,000 VND | 537.63 KRW |
Why people convert KRW to VND.
The KRW/VND corridor is driven mostly by Samsung/Hyundai/LG supply chain and K-pop fan remittances. On the Vietnamese Dong side, demand comes from Vietnam manufacturing trade, Vietnam tourism, and remittances. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, KRW/VND 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 1.6% against the Vietnamese Dong, and over five years it has weakened about 9.3% (from 20.5 to 18.6). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a falling rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the Vietnamese Dong you receive by a meaningful margin.
Getting the best KRW → VND 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 2026-05-20 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.
