20/09/2015: Adoption of New Constitution
Nepal adopted a new constitution, resulting in political unrest and affecting the Nepalese Rupee's stability.
27/10/2008: Global Financial Crisis
The Korean Won faced significant volatility during the global financial crisis, as global markets tumbled and investor confidence wavered.
26/10/1999: Maoist Insurgency Begins
The start of the Maoist insurgency in Nepal led to political instability and economic challenges, impacting the value of the Nepalese Rupee.
01/01/1998: Establishment of IMF Program
South Korea agreed to an International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout package, which stabilized the value of the Korean Won and initiated economic reforms.
03/12/1997: Asian Financial Crisis
The Korean Won experienced a sharp depreciation during the Asian Financial Crisis, causing severe economic hardships and requiring international assistance.
08/04/1993: Nepalese Rupee's Peg to Indian Rupee
The Nepalese Rupee was pegged to the Indian Rupee at a fixed exchange rate.
27/02/1980: Declaration of Martial Law
Amidst political turmoil, President Chun Doo-hwan declared martial law, causing economic instability and impacting the value of the Korean Won.
30/12/1972: Reintroduction of Nepalese Rupee
Nepal reintroduced the Nepalese Rupee as the official currency, separating it from the Indian Rupee.
22/06/1962: Introduction of the Hwan
To combat inflation, the South Korean government introduced the Hwan as the new currency, replacing the old Korean Won.
12/03/1960: Replacement of Nepalese Rupee
The Nepalese Rupee was replaced by the Indian Rupee as the legal tender in Nepal.
15/12/1959: Nepal Rastra Bank Established
Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank of Nepal, was established to oversee the monetary system and issue the Nepalese Rupee.
27/07/1953: Armistice Agreement
Following the Korean War, the Armistice Agreement was signed, stabilizing the region and aiding in the recovery of the Korean Won.
15/08/1945: Liberation from Japanese Rule
Upon the end of Japanese colonial rule, the Korean Won was introduced as the official currency of South Korea.
07/04/1932: Introduction of Nepalese Rupee
The Nepalese Rupee was officially introduced as the currency of Nepal, replacing the silver mohar.