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South Korean Won

KRW · South Korea

27
Moderate
Risk
Historical Scores
222833Jul 2021Jul 2025Aug 2026
What does this mean for you?

The South Korean Won is in decent shape overall, scoring 27 out of 100. There are some areas to watch, but no immediate danger. Your money is holding its value reasonably well compared to most currencies.

You only need about 3.6%/yr to stay ahead. A basic savings account is enough. Calculator ↓

Inflation
2.1%
Debt / GDP
47.8%
GDP Growth
1.0%
FX Volatility
30.9
Governance
1.1
Reserves
6.5 mo
Analysis
What's working well
Prices are stable — your money holds its value well
Government debt is low — less pressure to print money
Strong institutions and rule of law
What to watch out for
No major concerns
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Savings Impact Calculator

₩
Holding cash in KRW2.1% inflation
₩900−₩100 (10% purchasing power lost)
Your ₩1,000 buys 10% less in 5 years
What if you invested ₩1,000 instead? (5yr, in KRW terms)
Hold USD Cash
₩859
−₩141
-3.0%/yr net in KRW
S&P 500
₩1611
+₩611
range: ₩734–₩3176
10% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±16% vol
Gold
₩1469
+₩469
range: ₩418–₩4007
8% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±24% vol
Bitcoin
₩3052
+₩2052
range: ₩180–₩18.4k
25% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±54% vol

All values in KRW. USD-denominated assets (S&P 500, Gold, Bitcoin) include an estimated FX gain of ~0.0%/yr based on the inflation differential between South Korea (2.1%) and the US (~3%). This uses purchasing power parity as a long-run approximation — actual FX movements can differ significantly in the short term. S&P 500 based on 1957-2024, Gold on 2000-2024, Bitcoin on 2015-2024. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.

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