North Korean won · KPW

₩ symbol · 1 country currently using this currency.

Currency info

Adopted: 1947

Currency family: Other

The North Korean won is one of the world's least traded currencies due to international sanctions and capital controls.

Introduced in 1947 following Korea's independence from Japanese colonial rule
Replaced the Korean yen at a 1:1 exchange rate
Experienced significant devaluation during the Korean War (1950-1953)
Heavily controlled by the North Korean government with limited international trading

Countries currently using this currency

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Historical predecessor

Korean yen