News
Al JazeeraG7 to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel, will it curb prices?·SCMPCan Britain really afford to diverge from EU tariffs on Chinese EVs?·Al JazeeraTo reclaim its sovereignty, Senegal must approach debt differently·SCMPLatvia holds election as concerns over Russia, inflation dominate·BBCRising energy costs add to cost of living for Northern Ireland's consumers·NYTUS Sanctions A7, a Russia Firm That Helps Sidestep Economic Restrictions·NYTThe Powerful Yet Fragile Force Propping Up Stocks and the Economy·NYTChina Resumes Curbs on Fuel Exports, Tightening Global Energy Markets·Al JazeeraG7 to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel, will it curb prices?·SCMPCan Britain really afford to diverge from EU tariffs on Chinese EVs?·Al JazeeraTo reclaim its sovereignty, Senegal must approach debt differently·SCMPLatvia holds election as concerns over Russia, inflation dominate·BBCRising energy costs add to cost of living for Northern Ireland's consumers·NYTUS Sanctions A7, a Russia Firm That Helps Sidestep Economic Restrictions·NYTThe Powerful Yet Fragile Force Propping Up Stocks and the Economy·NYTChina Resumes Curbs on Fuel Exports, Tightening Global Energy Markets·
← Back to Intelligence Dashboard
🇰🇷
₩

South Korean Won

KRW · South Korea

33
Moderate
Risk
Historical Scores
222936Jul 2021Jul 2025Oct 2026
What does this mean for you?

The South Korean Won is in decent shape overall, scoring 33 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.

Inflation
Not available
Debt / GDP
47.8%
GDP Growth
1.0%
FX Volatility
55.9
Governance
1.1
Reserves
6.5 mo
Analysis
What's working well
Government debt is low — less pressure to print money
Strong institutions and rule of law
Healthy foreign currency reserves as a safety net
What to watch out for
The currency has been swinging wildly — hard to plan ahead
Full South Korea analysis →
Holding other assets too? Calculate your full portfolio risk →
This score is based on our 12-factor risk model. Think inflation or debt should matter more? Build your own model with custom weights and see how KRW ranks differently.
Intelligence DashboardCompare currenciesBuild your model