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Korea Won

In Korean, the money is called Won, Korean Won.  If you are just arriving in Korea, change a couple hundred dollars on the way in and if you are just leaving, be sure to get rid of all your Won because this will be your last chance.

Korean Won comes in four notes: 1000, 5000 and 10000 the brand new 50,000 Won note.  You can also get checks for 100,000 or 1,000,000.  Find out more about Money in Korea in our articles.
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1 3 Ways to Send Money Home 1920
2 Limits When You Send Money Home 1054
3 Starter Money for Korea 815
4 The New 50,000 Won Note in Korea 771
5 Sending Money Home by Western Union 618
6 Spending your Won 518
7 Exchange Rates 395
8 Getting Paid in Korea 341
 

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Susannah “I've just been through the SMOE orientation and started my new job. And I just wanted to say thank you to you and Footprints- after meeting all those who came through other recruiting agencies I realized how lucky I was to be with Footprints. You provided me with much more information than others received and you've always been very helpful and knowledgeable. Thank you so much again, Susannah”