Exchange rate for your Korea trip
US dollar to Korean won
What Seoul costs in your money — airport train, subway, taxi and hotels.
US$1
₩1,325
US$100 = ₩132,450 · ₩10,000 = US$7.55
You get about (KRW)
₩132,450
Seoul hotels, priced in USD
Arirang Hill Hotel Dongdaemun≈ US$110/night
Orakai Cheonggyesan Hotel, BW Premier Collection≈ US$124/night
Hotel The Botanik Sewoon Myeongdong≈ US$171/night
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Good to know before you land
Flying in from the US or Guam? Two things feel different: you don’t add a tip on top of the bill, and cash still matters for the transit card. A ₩10,000 note is about US$7.55 — handy for snacks at a market stall.
What Seoul costs in USD
Your USD notes in won
| US$1 | ₩1,325 |
| US$5 | ₩6,623 |
| US$10 | ₩13,245 |
| US$20 | ₩26,490 |
| US$50 | ₩66,225 |
| US$100 | ₩132,450 |
Korean notes in USD
| ₩1,000 | US$0.76 |
| ₩5,000 | US$3.78 |
| ₩10,000 | US$7.55 |
| ₩50,000 | US$37.75 |
Paying in Korea
- Cards are widely acceptedMost hotels, department stores and shops take Visa, Mastercard and American Express. A few small shops don’t, so check before you order.
- T-money tops up with cash onlyKorea’s transit card works like OMNY or a Clipper card, but foreign credit cards can’t top it up — keep some won for the station machine or the convenience-store counter.
- Where to exchangeUse a bank or a government-certified exchange booth (look for the “Certified” sign) and skip uncertified booths. Banks are generally open 09:00–16:00 on weekdays.
- ATMsATMs that take international cards carry a “Global” sign. Convenience-store ATMs often charge higher fees.
- No tippingTipping isn’t a Korean custom. Many major hotels and upscale restaurants add a 10% service charge instead.
FAQ
How much is US$100 in Korean won?
About ₩132,450 at the Oct 26, 2026 mid-market rate. ₩10,000 is about US$7.55, and ₩50,000 — the largest Korean note — is about US$37.75.
Will I get this rate when I exchange money?
Not exactly. This is the mid-market rate; banks and exchange booths sell won at their own rate and may charge a fee, so you receive somewhat fewer won. Use it to compare with the rate posted at the counter.
How much is the airport train in USD?
The all-stop AREX train from Incheon Airport Terminal 1 to Seoul Station is ₩4,750 (about US$3.59). The non-stop Express is ₩13,000 at the counter (about US$9.82).
Do I need to tip in Korea?
No. Tipping isn’t a Korean custom and staff won’t expect it. Many major hotels and upscale restaurants add a 10% service charge to the bill instead.