Korean Money...

As a teacher, I feel as though my blog should become more of an educational resource to outsiders who have yet to discover the beauty and appeal of this hidden Asian gem. So today, I will explain the currency of Korea called the Won.

This is a 1000 Won Bill. This bill converts exactly to about a US dollar. It is most commonly used when riding taxes, buses, and subways as public transportation is almost always around that cost. I mainly use it to buy candy and cookies from the local 7-11.

This is a 10,000 Won Bill. If a 1,000 Won is a dollar then a kooky theory called mathematics makes this worth about 10 US dollars. It the highest form of paper money with a face on it. There's also a 5,000 Won Bill but I didn't show it. Get over it. I use this to make all my big purchases which include fast food, Korean food, cold food, and of course, hot food.

In the event of winning the lottery, I would start carrying around this bill. Its like the bastard step-child to the check but its the only way to fly if you wanna carry around the Korean equivalent to a C-note. The number on this check can vary from 100,000 to as many zeros as you can fit in that margin. I have never seen a bill like this but I hear they are nice...and taste like chicken.