Money in South Korea
South Korea uses the South Korean won, currency code KRW. Paying in the local currency usually gets you a better rate than pounds – if a card machine offers to charge you in GBP, choose KRW instead.
Tipping
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Related questions
Common questions
What currency does South Korea use?
The South Korean won (KRW).
Should I pay in pounds or KRW in South Korea?
Choose KRW. When a card machine or cash machine offers to convert to pounds, its exchange rate is usually worse than your card's.
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