Chinhwan

/tʃɪnˈhwɑn/ noun

Definition

A former Korean currency unit, particularly used during the period of Japanese occupation or the mid-20th century Korean economy.

Etymology

From Korean 'jinhwan,' used in Korean monetary history; entered English through historical and economic documentation of Korea.

Kelly Says

Currency names tell the story of political history—chinhwan represents the complex period when Korea's economy was reshaped by colonial and post-colonial forces!

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