what currency does korea use
KRW-South Korean Won. The won was first used as Korea's currency between 1902 and 1910. In 1945 Korea became divided, resulting in separate currencies, both called won, for the South and the North.1  KRW RSS Feed. 2  Bank of Korea.3  KRW Exchange Rates.RW-South Korean Won. The won was first used as Korea's currency between 1902 and 1910. In 1945 Korea became divided, resulting in separate currencies, both called won, for the South and the North.