north korean won

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Noun north korean won has 1 sense

North Korean won, won - the basic unit of money in North Korea
--₁ is a kind of North Korean monetary unit
--₁ has parts: chon

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North Korean Won

Definition

The North Korean Won is the official currency of North Korea. It is represented by the currency code KPW.

Senses

Sense 1: Currency

In its primary sense, the North Korean Won refers to the monetary unit used in North Korea.

Example sentences:

I exchanged my dollars for North Korean Won at the local bank.
The current exchange rate from US dollars to North Korean Won is 1 USD = 900 KPW.

Sense 2: Economic Impact

The North Korean Won can also refer to the economic conditions and impact within North Korea.

Example sentences:

The devaluation of the North Korean Won led to rising inflation.
The government implemented new policies to stabilize the North Korean Won.