Convert Japanese Yen to South Korean Won
Please provide values below to convert Japanese Yen [JPY] to South Korean Won [KRW], or Convert South Korean Won to Japanese Yen.
How to Convert Japanese Yen to South Korean Won
1 JPY = 0.106201546799181 KRW
Example: convert 15 JPY to KRW:
15 JPY = 15 × 0.106201546799181 KRW = 1.59302320198772 KRW
Japanese Yen to South Korean Won Conversion Table
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Japanese Yen
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is the official currency of Japan, used as the country's primary medium of exchange.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1871 during the Meiji Restoration, the Yen replaced the previous complex monetary system and has undergone various reforms, including decimalization in 1954, to modernize Japan's currency system.
Current Use
The Yen is widely used in Japan for everyday transactions, banking, and international trade, and is one of the most traded currencies globally.
South Korean Won
The South Korean Won (KRW) is the official currency of South Korea, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Won was first introduced in 1945, replacing the Korean yen. It has undergone several redenominations and reforms, with the current form established in 1962 to stabilize the economy after periods of inflation.
Current Use
Today, the South Korean Won is widely used in South Korea for everyday transactions, banking, and international trade, and is managed by the Bank of Korea.