Korean currency
The yen was the currency of Korea during the Colonial rule, from 1910 to 1945, and was issued by the Bank of Joseon It was equivalent to the Japanese yen and consisted of Japanese currency and banknotes issued specifically for Korea. It was replaced by the South Korean won at par in 1945, and by the North Korean won in 1947.
South Korean won
The first South Korean won was replaced by the "hwan" on February 15, 1953 at a rate of 1 hwan = 100 won.
Republic of Korea Banknotes 5th Edition