1,000,000 South Korean Won to British Pound today
At the indicative interbank rate of 1 KRW = 0.000492 GBP, live, June 2026. Updated 2026-06-16.
What ₩1,000,000 KRW is worth
Rent on a small officetel studio outside Seoul's priciest districts comes to roughly this each month, also the price of a budget flight to Japan or a semester of hagwon tutoring.
What you'll actually receive after fees
After a typical 1–4% provider margin, ₩1,000,000 KRW is worth roughly £472.32–£487.08 GBP in practice — so compare the final amount, not just the mid-market rate.
What moves the KRW/GBP rate
The South Korean won is the currency of a major export economy — semiconductors, cars, ships — so its value tracks the global technology cycle and chip demand closely. The Bank of Korea targets inflation and the won floats, but it stays sensitive to the US dollar, risk sentiment and tensions on the peninsula. The other way round, £1 GBP buys about ₩2,033 KRW today.
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Common KRW → GBP amounts
| KRW | GBP |
|---|---|
| ₩1,000 | £0.49 |
| ₩10,000 | £4.92 |
| ₩100,000 | £49.20 |
| ₩1,000,000,000 | £492,000.00 |
FAQ
How much is 1,000,000 KRW in GBP today?
What KRW/GBP rate is this based on?
How much will I really get for ₩1,000,000 KRW after fees?
The converted amount shown (£492.00 GBP) is calculated at the indicative mid-market interbank rate, updated daily. Transfer services add a 1%-4% spread on top. This is not a transfer quote.