Reviewed
Last reviewed on 2026-03-28 for clarity and source alignment.
Indicator
USD/KRW
Live indicator snapshot with context and links.
Latest value
1516.6500
Source: frankfurter.app
What This Indicator Measures
USD exchange rate against the Korean won.
USD/KRW is currently 1516.6500. The raw number matters, but the broader takeaway comes from how it affects policy expectations, growth assumptions, and market pricing.
Readers often search for a live value without realizing the release cadence differs by series. Policy rates can stay unchanged for long stretches, CPI usually updates monthly, and exchange rates can move much more frequently. That is why the update date is shown alongside the latest reading.
Why This Matters
- Reflects dollar strength versus a key Asian currency.
- Signals global risk appetite and trade dynamics.
- Impacts import costs and inflation in Korea.
How To Read This Signal
- USD/KRW can reflect broad dollar strength, regional trade sensitivity, and shifts in Asia-focused risk appetite.
- A stronger dollar against the won can raise import costs and tighten local financial conditions.
- This pair is useful as a regional macro signal, not just an FX quote.
How To Use This Page
Use this page when you need the current reading and a plain-language explanation of what the series means. If you want broader concept coverage, open the related Explained pages. If you want a search-friendly snapshot page around the same topic, use the related Today pages from the dashboard.
Use this page when you want a more Asia-sensitive view of dollar strength than a broad US dollar summary can offer.