About KimchiPremium

Real-time Cryptocurrency Kimchi Premium Tracker

KimchiPremium is a free data service that tracks real-time price differences between domestic (Upbit) and international (Bybit, Coinbase) cryptocurrency exchanges. The kimchi premium auto-refreshes every 5 seconds, and you can check the Fear & Greed Index, on-chain metrics, and the latest news all in one place.

Real-time Data

Upbit & Bybit prices auto-refresh every 5 seconds

130+ Coins

Full coverage of Upbit KRW market coins

3 Languages

Full support for Korean, English & Chinese

Free & Ad-supported

No registration required, supported by Google AdSense

What is the Kimchi Premium?

The kimchi premium refers to the percentage difference in the price of the same cryptocurrency between Korean and international exchanges. Due to capital movement restrictions and the unique KRW ecosystem, Korean exchange prices tend to be higher than global markets. A positive (+) difference is called a premium; a negative (−) difference is called a discount or reverse kimchi premium. Formula: Premium (%) = (Upbit KRW − Bybit USD × Rate) ÷ (Binance USD × Rate) × 100

Data Sources

Upbit API — Real-time KRW prices
Bybit API — Real-time USD prices
Coinbase API — USD reference prices
exchangerate-api.com — Real-time USD/KRW exchange rate
Alternative.me — Fear & Greed Index
CryptoCompare — Crypto news
CoinMetrics — On-chain metrics (MVRV, active addresses, etc.)
CoinGlass — Funding rate data

This Service is operated for informational purposes only. All data provided does not constitute investment advice, and all investment decisions are solely the responsibility of the user.

Contact

For bug reports, suggestions, or partnership inquiries, please email us at:

contact@koreanpremium.io