The ₩1,000 won note features Yi Hwang, a prominent Confucian scholar of the Joseon Dynasty, on the front, symbolizing Korean education and philosophy. The back shows Dosan Seowon, a Confucian academy established by his disciples. The note is printed in shades of blue with advanced anti-counterfeit features like color-shifting ink, holographic strip, and watermark.

The ₩10,000 won note honors King Sejong the Great, known for creating Hangul, the Korean alphabet. The background includes the celestial globe and text from Hunminjeongeum. The reverse depicts an armillary sphere and astronomical motifs. The note is green with rich design details and strong security elements.

The ₩5,000 won note depicts Yi I, a Confucian scholar and reformer, along with plum blossoms and a bamboo scroll on the front. The reverse side shows Ojukheon, his birthplace. The orange-red tone and enhanced microprinting make it easily identifiable and secure.

The ₩50,000 won note features Shin Saimdang, a renowned female artist, poet, and mother of scholar Yi I. The reverse includes her artwork “Chochungdo” (Grass and Insect Painting). This gold-yellow note integrates tactile marks for the visually impaired, security threads, and color-shifting holograms.