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Gold Price in South Korea

Live South Korea gold rate in KRW, by karat and weight.

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24K gold, per gram₩ 215,841.11

Per ounce: ₩ 6,713,409.02Per tola: ₩ 2,517,528.38

As of 10:21 PM · KRW

Updated: Jun 8, 2026, 10:21 PM

1 USD = 1,529.6 KRW at the live exchange rate. Because gold is priced in US dollars, the South Korea gold price moves with both the metal and the USD/KRW rate.

International spot · USD

Gold spot price in US dollars

Updated: Jun 8, 2026, 10:21 PM

Per Gram

$ 139.13

Per Tola

$ 1,622.74

Per Ounce

$ 4,327.30

Per Kilo

$ 139,125.92

The international gold spot price is quoted in US dollars and is the global benchmark from which every local rate is derived. Prices exclude dealer premiums, making charges, and local taxes.

International · USD

Gold performance & range

52-Week High

$ 5,593.90

52-Week Low

$ 3,257.05

Record High

$ 5,593.90

YTD

+0.18%

Today

-0.06% ↓

1 Week

-3.54% ↓

1 Month

-8.24% ↓

1 Year

+30.73% ↑

Range and changes are for the international gold price in US dollars. Record high reflects our available price history.

Purity	Per Gram	Per Ounce	Per Tola	Per Kilo
24K Gold (99.99%)	₩ 215,841.11	₩ 6,713,409.02	₩ 2,517,528.38	₩ 215,841,112.11
22K Gold (91.60%)	₩ 197,730.23	₩ 6,150,097.67	₩ 2,306,286.63	₩ 197,730,231.71
21K Gold (87.50%)	₩ 188,879.86	₩ 5,874,820.38	₩ 2,203,057.64	₩ 188,879,861.08
18K Gold (75.00%)	₩ 161,897.02	₩ 5,035,560.32	₩ 1,888,335.12	₩ 161,897,023.78

Price chart · USD

Gold price history

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Chart values are in US dollars. Per gram, tola and ounce figures above are USD. Today’s local-currency price uses the live exchange rate; historical values stay in USD because reliable historical exchange-rate data isn’t available. Candles are reconstructed from real high, low and average data.

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How to calculate the Gold rate in KRW

Turn the international USD spot price into a local per-gram, per-tola and per-ounce rate in a few simple steps.

1
Start with the spot priceOne troy ounce of pure gold is $ 4,327.30 on the international market.
2
Convert ounce → gram$ 4,327.30 ÷ 31.1035 g = $ 139.13 per gram (USD).
3
Convert USD → KRW$ 139.13 × 1,529.6 (live USD/KRW rate) = ₩ 212,806.97 per gram.
4
Scale to tola & ounce× 11.6638 g = ₩ 2,482,138.70 per tola; × 31.1035 g = ₩ 6,619,036.52 per ounce.

Result · KRW

Per Gram₩ 212,806.97

Per Tola₩ 2,482,138.70

Per Ounce₩ 6,619,036.52

Gold price in South Korea weight units

24K and 22K gold valued across the weight units used in South Korea, at today’s KRW rate.

Unit	Weight	24K	22K
Gram	1 g	₩ 215,841.11	₩ 197,730.23
Troy Ounce	31.1035 g	₩ 6,713,409.02	₩ 6,150,097.67

Buying gold in South Korea: key facts

Popular karat	24K (3.75g don) & 14K
Hallmarking	Karat stamped
Tax / duty	VAT on jewelry
Common units	Gram, don

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Prices are checked against the international spot benchmark and refreshed through the trading day. Educational information only — not financial advice.

Gold price in South Korea

Gold in South Korea is quoted in won (₩), converted from the international dollar price. Gold is a popular gift, famously given as a small ring at a baby’s first birthday (dol).

The won gold price reflects both the global metal price and the USD/KRW exchange rate.

Gold rate in major South Korea cities

Gold is priced nationally, so the South Korea rate shown above applies across all major cities — including:

SeoulBusanIncheonDaeguDaejeon

Gold gifting and the “don”

Koreans traditionally gift gold rings at a baby’s first birthday (dol). Gold is often measured in “don” (about 3.75 g), and pure 24K is popular for gifting and saving.

Buying gold in South Korea

Jewelry ranges from 14K to 24K, quoted per gram or don. Prices reflect the global price and the USD/KRW rate, with won prices appearing as large numbers.

South Korea gold price FAQ

Why do Koreans gift gold rings?

Gold rings are a traditional first-birthday (dol) gift in Korea, symbolising good fortune and a small store of value.

Why are won gold prices large numbers?

The won has a small unit value, so prices per gram run into large figures — it reflects the exchange rate, not a different metal value.

How is the South Korea gold price set?

It is the international dollar spot price converted into won at the live exchange rate.

What is the gold rate in South Korea today?

The live gold rate in South Korea is shown above in KRW, with 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K prices per gram and local units, refreshed through the trading day.

How is the gold price in South Korea calculated?

It is the international spot price (US dollars per troy ounce) converted into KRW at the live exchange rate, then divided by weight and adjusted for karat purity.

Why does the South Korea gold price change daily?

Two forces move it: the global gold price and the KRW exchange rate. On top of that benchmark, jewelers add making charges and any local taxes or duties.

Gold prices in other countries

Where our data comes from. Live gold, silver, platinum, palladium, copper and crypto prices are sourced from gold-api.com, benchmarked to the international (LBMA-style) spot market and quoted in US dollars. Currency conversions use live ExchangeRate-API rates, refreshed through the trading day. All figures are indicative and exclude dealer premiums, making charges and local taxes — see our disclaimer. Nothing here is financial advice.

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Purity

Per Gram

Per Ounce

Per Tola

Per Kilo

24K Gold (99.99%)

₩ 215,841.11

₩ 6,713,409.02

₩ 2,517,528.38

₩ 215,841,112.11

22K Gold (91.60%)

₩ 197,730.23

₩ 6,150,097.67

₩ 2,306,286.63

₩ 197,730,231.71

21K Gold (87.50%)

₩ 188,879.86

₩ 5,874,820.38

₩ 2,203,057.64

₩ 188,879,861.08

18K Gold (75.00%)

₩ 161,897.02

₩ 5,035,560.32

₩ 1,888,335.12

₩ 161,897,023.78

Unit

Weight

24K

22K

Gram

1 g