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Kimchi Premium Tracker

Real-time price gap between Korean exchanges (Upbit · Bithumb) and global markets (Binance). A positive premium means Korean prices are higher — often a signal of local demand or arbitrage opportunity.

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What is the Kimchi Premium?

The Kimchi Premium (김치프리미엄) is the percentage difference between cryptocurrency prices on South Korean exchanges and international exchanges like Binance.

When the premium is positive, Korean prices are higher than global prices — historically driven by high local demand, capital controls, and limited arbitrage channels. When negative (reverse premium), Korean prices are below global prices, which can indicate local selling pressure or market pessimism.

How to Read the Table

Price (KRW)— Current price on Upbit or Bithumb in Korean Won
Premium%— (Korean price / Binance price × USD/KRW rate − 1) × 100. Positive = Korea higher
24h Change— Price change on the Korean exchange over the past 24 hours
Volume— 24-hour trading volume on the Korean exchange (in KRW 억 / 조)

Data is streamed live from exchange APIs. For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.