KWD to KRW: Kuwaiti Dinar to South Korean Won
Live converter for residents of Kuwait. Change either currency to compare other pairs.
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About these currencies
The Kuwaiti dinar (KWD) is divided into 1,000 fils and is often cited as the highest-valued currency unit in the world. The Central Bank of Kuwait manages the dinar against a basket of currencies.
The South Korean Won (KRW) is the currency of South Korea.
Before you send money to South Korea
- Compare the provider’s exchange rate with the reference rate shown here.
- Add the fee to the cost. A better rate can still cost more overall.
- Use only licensed banks and exchange houses, and keep the transfer receipt.
- Check the delivery time and payout method: bank credit, cash pick-up or mobile wallet.
South Korean Won and Kuwait: what to know
The South Korean won is quoted in large whole numbers per dinar. It is mainly relevant for travel, study, business and vehicle or electronics purchases.
If you are travelling to South Korea or paying a business there, compare your card issuer's foreign-currency fee with the cash-exchange quote for South Korean won. At a shop or ATM, check the amount in South Korean won before accepting an optional conversion to KWD; the merchant or ATM conversion may use a less favourable rate.
For a transfer from Kuwait to South Korea, compare the final amount paid out in South Korean won after the exchange margin and any transfer or collection fee. Check the expected arrival time, confirm the recipient's details with them before submitting, and keep the receipt until the payout is complete.
Frequently asked questions
What is the KWD to KRW rate today?
Use the converter above for the live reference rate. At the latest update, 1 KWD = the live rate KRW. Banks and exchange houses in Kuwait quote their own rates and fees.
How much is 100 KWD in KRW?
At the latest reference rate, 100 KWD = the live amount KRW. Enter any other amount in the converter to see your own figure.
Is this the rate I will get from a bank or exchange house?
Not necessarily. This is an indicative reference rate. Providers add a margin and may charge a fee, so compare the final amount your recipient receives.
How do I convert KRW to KWD?
Use the swap button in the converter or open the KRW to KWD page. Enter the amount in South Korean Won to see the value in Kuwaiti dinars.
What is the cheapest way to send money from Kuwait to South Korea?
Compare the exchange rate and the fee together, use a licensed bank or exchange house, and check the delivery time and payout method before you confirm the transfer.