Banknotes
Korean bills have a large number printed on them. That number is the amount.
50,000KRW
≈ $33.3
Yellow
10,000KRW
≈ $6.7
Blue
5,000KRW
≈ $3.3
Green
1,000KRW
≈ $0.67
Red
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Reference rate
1 USD = 1,500 KRW
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Convenience Store Price Guide
Approximate prices. May vary by brand and location.
Egg (1pc)
500 KRW
≈ $0.33
Water (500ml)
700 KRW
≈ $0.47
Triangle kimbap
1,200 KRW
≈ $0.80
Cup ramen
1,500 KRW
≈ $1.0
Canned drink
1,500 KRW
≈ $1.0
Bag snack
1,500 KRW
≈ $1.0
Snack/chocolate
1,800 KRW
≈ $1.2
Lunch box
5,500 KRW
≈ $3.7
Coins
Coins have numbers too. Just like bills, that number is the amount.
You may receive coins as change.
⚠️ 500 and 100 won coins look similar in size — check the number carefully.