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South Korean won (1945-1953)

The transitional won of the post-liberation and Korean War period.

Statushistorical
Start1945
Minor unitjeon

History

Replaced the Korean yen at par in 1945, pegged to the US dollar at 15 won per dollar from October 1945.

Sources

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