South Korean Won to Chinese Yuan
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Convert South Korean Won to Chinese Yuan using today's official exchange rate from the European Central Bank.

1 KRW = 0.0047 CNY
1 CNY = 214.59 KRW
Source: European Central Bank ยท Rate date: 2026-05-09

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Common South Korean Won to Chinese Yuan amounts

KRW CNY
1 KRW 0.0047 CNY
5 KRW 0.0233 CNY
10 KRW 0.0466 CNY
25 KRW 0.1165 CNY
50 KRW 0.233 CNY
100 KRW 0.466 CNY
500 KRW 2.33 CNY
1,000 KRW 4.66 CNY
5,000 KRW 23.3 CNY
10,000 KRW 46.6 CNY

About the South Korean Won

The South Korean Won (symbol: โ‚ฉ; code: KRW) is the official currency of South Korea, issued by the Bank of Korea. One of Asia's most actively traded currencies, the won is heavily influenced by South Korea's export-driven economy, particularly in semiconductors, automobiles, and shipbuilding.

About the Chinese Yuan

The Chinese Yuan (symbol: ยฅ; code: CNY) is the official currency of China, issued by the People's Bank of China. Each yuan is divided into 100 fen. Officially called "renminbi" (literally "people's currency"), the yuan operates under a managed floating exchange rate against a basket of foreign currencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this exchange rate calculated?

This conversion uses the European Central Bank reference rate, which is published once per business day at around 16:00 CET (Frankfurt time). The ECB calculates these rates from interbank market quotes provided by major banks. Reference rates are intended for information and statistical purposes โ€” they are not commercial rates at which currencies can actually be bought or sold.

Will I get this exact rate from my bank?

No. The ECB reference rate is a benchmark used by economists, regulators, and accountants โ€” not a retail rate. Banks, currency exchange services, and credit cards typically add a markup of 1 to 4 percent on top of the reference rate, plus possible fixed transaction fees. To know the actual rate you would pay, check directly with your bank or money transfer service before exchanging.

How often is this rate updated?

The European Central Bank updates exchange rates once per business day, around 16:00 CET. Rates are not updated on weekends or eurozone bank holidays โ€” during these periods the most recent business-day rate remains in effect. We refresh our cached rate every six hours to balance accuracy with performance.

Why does the South Korean Won to Chinese Yuan exchange rate change?

Exchange rates fluctuate based on many factors, including interest rate decisions by the Bank of Korea and the People's Bank of China, inflation differences between South Korea and China, trade balances, capital flows, and geopolitical events affecting market sentiment. Even small differences in expected economic conditions can move rates significantly over short periods.

Can I convert other currencies?

Yes. We support 15 major currencies for conversion: USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CHF, CAD, AUD, CNY, INR, MXN, BRL, KRW, SGD, NZD, and SEK. Use the swap button above to flip the direction of this conversion, or open any other supported currency pair directly.

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