Korean Won - Currency of South Korea

Remember to exchange your Euros into Korean Won before you fly to South Korea. It's a good idea to bring some cash with you, as credit cards are not widely accepted.
It's wiser to change Euro into South Korean Won with Abacor to benefit from the best exchange rates. Buying Korean Won with Abacor currency exchange is the assurance of a simple, fast and totally secure exchange of currency bills. No additional commission or tax.

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Korean currency: South Korean Won

The Korean won is the name of various currencies used in Korea throughout history.
The South Korean won has been the currency of South Korea since 1962. It replaced the hwan, which was used from 1953 to 1962.
The symbol for South Korea's currency is ￦ or ₩, and is written in hangeul: 원 and in hanja: 圓.
Won is related to the Chinese yuan and Japanese yen, as all three were originally written with the same character 圓, meaning "round".

Banknotes in Korean Won