Kaesong Currency: North Korean Won (KPW) Exchange Rates & Symbols 2026

💰 North Korean Won (KPW) — Kaesong, North Korea Currency & Exchange Rates

The official currency of Kaesong, North Korea is the North Korean Won (KPW), represented by the symbol ₩. This page provides live KPW exchange rates for Kaesong against the world's most actively traded currencies — USD, EUR, JPY, GBP and CNY — refreshed regularly for reliable forex reference. Whether you are a logistics planner, cross-border trade specialist or finance professional operating in North Korea, accurate KPW conversion data is essential for cost estimation, invoice pricing and strategic financial planning.

Use this page to check the KPW exchange rate for international trade with Kaesong • cross-border payment settlements • business invoice conversion • forex market research for North Korea operations • travel budget planning • remittance and multi-currency financial management • investment valuation in Asia markets.

Kaesong is a state in North Korea, located in Asia. All financial transactions, government revenues, retail purchases and business dealings within Kaesong are conducted using the North Korean Won (KPW) — the same national monetary unit used across all states and regions of North Korea. For the complete country-level currency data, visit the North Korea Currency page.

💰 North Korean Won Currency Profile — Kaesong, North Korea

North Korean Won (KPW) is the official legal tender of North Korea, used across all states including Kaesong. Identified by the currency symbol ₩ and the ISO 4217 code KPW, this currency underpins all financial transactions, government revenues and business dealings in Kaesong. This profile is useful for international invoicing, forex identification, banking transactions and cross-border payment processing involving Kaesong, North Korea.

Currency Name	North Korean Won
ISO 4217 Code	KPW
Currency Symbol	₩
State	Kaesong
Country	North Korea
Continent	Asia

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⏰ Rates as of Aug 2, 2026 6:30 PM UTC

🤍 Gold & Silver Rates Today — Kaesong, North Korea (in KPW)

Indicative gold and silver prices for Kaesong, converted to North Korean Won (KPW) from live international bullion spot rates — the same XAU/XAG benchmark used by markets worldwide.

⏰ Spot rate as of Aug 2, 2026 6:30 PM UTC

🥳 Gold Purity	Per Gram	Per 10 Grams	Per Tola (11.66g)
24K (999, Fine Gold)	₩ 117,917.08	₩ 1,179,170.79	₩ 1,375,361.67
22K (916, Jewellery Standard)	₩ 108,012.04	₩ 1,080,120.44	₩ 1,259,831.29
18K (750)	₩ 88,437.81	₩ 884,378.09	₩ 1,031,521.25

🥈 Silver (999 Fine)	Per Gram	Per 10 Grams	Per Kilogram
Fine Silver	₩ 1,687.48	₩ 16,874.85	₩ 1,687,484.73

⚠️ Note: These are indicative rates derived from live international bullion spot prices (XAU/XAG), converted to KPW. Local jewellery and bullion dealer prices in Kaesong typically differ due to making/wastage charges, import duty, GST/VAT and dealer premiums — always confirm with a local jeweller or bullion dealer before any transaction.

📊 KPW Exchange Rates — Kaesong, North Korea

Live KPW exchange rates for Kaesong — showing exactly how much 1 ₩ North Korean Won is worth in each foreign currency, plus the inverse rate (how much of each foreign currency equals 1 KPW). Rates are recalculated hourly, making this the most current KPW conversion reference for forex traders, importers, exporters, international businesses and travellers dealing with Kaesong, North Korea.

⏰ Updated hourly • Aug 2, 2026 6:30 PM UTC

Currency	Code	1 KPW =	Inverse Rate
United States Dollar	USD	0.0011	1 = 900.0000 KPW
Euro	EUR	0.0010	1 = 1,038.9598 KPW
Japanese Yen	JPY	0.1751	1 = 5.7112 KPW
British Pound Sterling	GBP	0.0008	1 = 1,214.2341 KPW
Chinese Yuan	CNY	0.0075	1 = 133.3077 KPW
Australian Dollar	AUD	0.0016	1 = 634.1016 KPW
Canadian Dollar	CAD	0.0016	1 = 642.2241 KPW
Swiss Franc	CHF	0.0009	1 = 1,115.2043 KPW
Mexican Peso	MXN	0.0192	1 = 52.0070 KPW

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💱 North Korean Won VS Major World Currencies — Kaesong

Compare the North Korean Won (KPW) — the currency used in Kaesong, North Korea — against the five most traded currencies in global forex markets: US Dollar (USD), Euro (EUR), Japanese Yen (JPY), British Pound (GBP) and Chinese Yuan (CNY). This KPW vs major currencies comparison shows both the direct rate — how much foreign currency 1 ₩ buys — and the inverse rate, useful for pricing Kaesong imports and exports, benchmarking KPW strength and planning international financial transactions in or with North Korea.

⏰ Live Rate • Updated Hourly • Aug 2, 2026 6:30 PM UTC

Symbol	Currency	Exchange Rate	Inverse Rate
$	🇺🇸 USD United States Dollar	₩ 1 = $ 0.0011	$ 1 = ₩ 900.0000
€	🇪🇺 EUR Euro	₩ 1 = € 0.0010	€ 1 = ₩ 1,038.9598
¥	🇯🇵 JPY Japanese Yen	₩ 1 = ¥ 0.1751	¥ 1 = ₩ 5.7112
£	🇬🇧 GBP British Pound Sterling	₩ 1 = £ 0.0008	£ 1 = ₩ 1,214.2341
¥	🇨🇳 CNY Chinese Yuan	₩ 1 = ¥ 0.0075	¥ 1 = ₩ 133.3077

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🎯 Global Currency Strength Ranking — KPW

Out of 162 actively traded world currencies tracked against the US Dollar, the North Korean Won (KPW) — the currency used in Kaesong, North Korea — currently ranks #134 by per-unit value, making it stronger than 17% of all currencies on this list. A lower rank means fewer units of that currency are needed to buy one US Dollar. Within Asia, KPW ranks #38 of 50 currencies tracked on this site for that continent.

ℹ️ This ranks currencies by face value per unit against the US Dollar — the same measure used in "world's strongest currencies" lists. It reflects historical denomination, not economic size, purchasing power or GDP.

📏 How this number is worked out: KPW currently trades at 900.0000 per US Dollar. Comparing that to all 162 tracked currencies — 133 of them trade at a lower rate (so are stronger than KPW), and 28 trade at a higher rate (so are weaker). That places KPW at rank #134 = 1 + 133 currencies stronger than it.

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📍 How KPW Compares to Its Closest-Value Neighbours

The currencies ranked immediately above and below KPW by per-unit value — the most relevant comparison, since these are the currencies closest to it in worth.

Rank	Currency	Value per US Dollar
#132	SDG — Sudanese Pound	600.0000 per $1
#133	VES — Venezuelan Bolívar Soberano	745.6965 per $1
#134	KPW — North Korean Won ⬤ (this page)	900.0000 per $1
#135	AOA — Angolan Kwanza	916.2097 per $1
#136	CLP — Chilean Peso	923.4500 per $1

🌎 Regional Currencies in Asia — Kaesong Currency

See how the North Korean Won (KPW) — used in Kaesong, North Korea — compares against currencies used by neighbouring countries across Asia. This regional comparison is essential for intra-continental trade pricing, cross-border travel budgeting, regional investment analysis and understanding North Korea's currency strength relative to its continental neighbours. Each row shows both the direct and inverse conversion rate so you can instantly calculate costs in either direction.

⏰ Live Rate • Updated Hourly • Aug 2, 2026 6:30 PM UTC

Country	Currency	Exchange Rate	Inverse Rate
India	INR Indian rupee	₩ 1 = ₹ 0.1060	₹ 1 = ₩ 9.4337
China	CNY Chinese yuan	₩ 1 = ¥ 0.0075	¥ 1 = ₩ 133.3077
Indonesia	IDR Indonesian rupiah	₩ 1 = Rp 20.0414	Rp 1 = ₩ 0.0499
Pakistan	PKR Pakistani rupee	₩ 1 = ₨ 0.3079	₨ 1 = ₩ 3.2480
Bangladesh	BDT Bangladeshi taka	₩ 1 = ৳ 0.1368	৳ 1 = ₩ 7.3103
Japan	JPY Japanese yen	₩ 1 = ¥ 0.1751	¥ 1 = ₩ 5.7112
Philippines	PHP Philippine piso	₩ 1 = ₱ 0.0681	₱ 1 = ₩ 14.6915
Vietnam	VND Vietnamese dong	₩ 1 = ₫ 29.2206	₫ 1 = ₩ 0.0342

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₩ KPW Quick Snapshot
1 USD	₩ 900.00
1 EUR	₩ 1,038.96
1 GBP	₩ 1,214.23
🥳 Gold 22K/g	₩ 108,012
🎯 Global Rank	#134/162

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Kaesong Currency — KPW Exchange Rate Guide for Business & Travel

💰 Currency Used in Kaesong

Every financial transaction in Kaesong, North Korea uses the North Korean Won (KPW) with the symbol ₩. Whether you are a supply chain professional, logistics operator or cross-border trade specialist, the KPW rate directly impacts your cost calculations, invoice amounts and profit margins for any business activity in Kaesong. See the full currency profile and KPW exchange rates table above.

📈 Forex & Market Intelligence

The KPW exchange rate against major global currencies like USD, EUR and GBP directly affects import/export pricing, investment returns and revenue projections for operations in Kaesong, North Korea. Monitoring these rates supports strategic decision-making, competitive pricing and financial risk management. Track live rates in the KPW exchange rates table.

✈️ Travel & Currency Planning

Visitors travelling to Kaesong should convert to KPW (₩) before arrival. Understanding the current exchange rate helps estimate daily budgets, accommodation costs, local transport and shopping expenses — ensuring a well-planned, cost-controlled trip to Kaesong. Check KPW vs major currencies for travel conversion rates.

🌎 Regional Monetary System

As a state within North Korea in Asia, Kaesong uses the same national currency as every other state and region across the country. For the full country-level currency profile, broader forex data and all converter tools, visit the North Korea Currency page.

📋 Cross-Border Commerce in Kaesong

Businesses engaged in international trade with Kaesong rely on accurate KPW conversion rates for contract pricing, payment settlements and cash flow forecasting. Importers from North Korea and exporters supplying Kaesong's markets both benefit from tracking real-time KPW movements against USD, EUR and regional currencies. View Asia regional currency rates for cross-border context.

💳 Investment & Financial Planning

Investors and financial planners targeting Kaesong need reliable KPW exchange rate data for portfolio valuation, FDI analysis and remittance planning. The KPW rate against JPY, GBP and CNY also matters for businesses with multi-currency exposure across Asia markets. See KPW vs major world currencies for full comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Kaesong Currency & KPW Exchange Rates

What is the official currency of Kaesong?

The official currency of Kaesong, North Korea is the North Korean Won with ISO code KPW and symbol ₩. This is the national monetary unit of North Korea and is accepted across all states including Kaesong.

What is the KPW exchange rate against the US Dollar?

The KPW to USD exchange rate is shown in the exchange rates table above and updated regularly. Use our dedicated KPW to USD converter for the most accurate rate for financial transactions, cross-border payments and international business operations related to Kaesong.

Which currencies can I convert KPW into?

You can convert KPW into all major world currencies including USD, EUR, JPY, GBP and CNY. This page shows live exchange rates for Kaesong's currency against all five of these globally traded currencies — see the KPW vs major currencies card and the full exchange rates table — making it useful for forex trading, international procurement, remittance transfers and travel budgeting.

Is the currency in Kaesong the same as in the rest of North Korea?

Yes. Kaesong uses the same national currency — North Korean Won (KPW) — as all other states and territories of North Korea. There is no separate regional or local currency in Kaesong.

How does the KPW rate affect business in Kaesong?

The KPW exchange rate directly influences import/export costs, supplier payment amounts, retail pricing and investment valuations for businesses in Kaesong. A stronger KPW makes imports cheaper but can reduce export competitiveness, while a weaker KPW boosts exports but raises import and raw material costs. Monitoring the KPW rate is a core part of location intelligence and market research for North Korea.

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