Convert North Korean Won to Japanese Yen
Please provide values below to convert North Korean Won [KPW] to Japanese Yen [JPY], or Convert Japanese Yen to North Korean Won.
How to Convert North Korean Won to Japanese Yen
1 KPW = 6.12948746587919 JPY
Example: convert 15 KPW to JPY:
15 KPW = 15 × 6.12948746587919 JPY = 91.9423119881878 JPY
North Korean Won to Japanese Yen Conversion Table
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North Korean Won
The North Korean Won (KPW) is the official currency of North Korea, used for everyday transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The North Korean Won was first introduced in 1947, replacing the Korean won used during the Japanese occupation, and has undergone several redenominations and reforms since then.
Current Use
Today, the KPW is primarily used domestically in North Korea, with limited acceptance outside the country; it is subject to strict government control and currency regulations.
Japanese Yen
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is the official currency of Japan, used as the country's primary medium of exchange.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1871 during the Meiji Restoration, the Yen replaced the previous complex monetary system and has undergone various reforms, including decimalization in 1954, to modernize Japan's currency system.
Current Use
The Yen is widely used in Japan for everyday transactions, banking, and international trade, and is one of the most traded currencies globally.