24 Karat
(999.9 pure)
₩218,689
per gram
Per gram₩218,689
Per troy ounce₩6,801,993
Gold Rate / South Korea
Gold Rate in South Korea Today
LiveLive gold rates for South Korea by karat purity. Prices are market references only - final cost varies by jeweler premium, making charges, taxes, and local spread.
Updated:
Currency: KRW
Track South Korea gold rate today with live 24K, 22K, 21K, and 18K prices in KRW. The current benchmark is ₩218,689 per gram, ₩6,801,993 per troy ounce, and about ₩820,084 per don (돈). Use this page as your Seoul Jongno and KRX-aligned reference before dealer spread, VAT, and making charges.
Today vs Yesterday (24K / gram)
₩218,689.16
Yesterday: ₩219,685.99
Down ₩996.83 (-0.45%)
24K per Troy Ounce
₩6,801,993
Local reference update:
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Estimated Value
₩200,465.06
₩200,465.06 per gram (22k)
Weight in grams: 1.000
Gold Price Today in South Korea
If you are searching for gold rate in South Korea today, this page provides 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K references in KRW with gram and troy ounce focus, plus don (돈) context, KRX benchmark notes, and city-level spread checks.
22 Karat
(916 fineness)
₩200,465
per gram
Per gram₩200,465
Per troy ounce₩6,235,160
21 Karat
(875 fineness)
₩191,353
per gram
Per gram₩191,353
Per troy ounce₩5,951,744
18 Karat
(750 fineness)
₩164,017
per gram
Per gram₩164,017
Per troy ounce₩5,101,495
PURITY COMPARISON
24K
99.9%
22K
91.6%
21K
87.5%
18K
75.0%
Gold Price Per Gram, Don, Tola & Ounce in South Korea
Unit breakdown below is 24K reference only. Each row shows today price, yesterday reference, and daily move to avoid duplicate interpretation across cards.
| Unit | Today | Yesterday | Day Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Gram (24K) | ₩218,689.16 | ₩219,685.99 | ₩996.83 (-0.45%) |
| Per Don (24K) | ₩820,084.34 | ₩823,822.45 | ₩3,738.11 (-0.45%) |
| Per 10 Gram (24K) | ₩2,186,891.58 | ₩2,196,859.87 | ₩9,968.29 (-0.45%) |
| Per Tola (24K) | ₩2,550,747.43 | ₩2,562,374.25 | ₩11,626.82 (-0.45%) |
| Per Troy Ounce (24K) | ₩6,801,993.14 | ₩6,832,998 | ₩31,004.86 (-0.45%) |
South Korea Gold Price Chart (per gram)
Trend view for South Korea, South Korea. This chart uses the same local reference series shown in the table below.
Gold Rate Changes for Last 10 days in South Korea
This 10-day table shows the short-term direction for 18K, 22K and 24K rates in South Korea.
| Date | 18k | 22k | 24k | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026년 5월 17일 | ₩164,016.87 | ₩200,465.06 | ₩218,689.16 | -0.45% |
| 2026년 5월 15일 | ₩164,764.49 | ₩201,378.82 | ₩219,685.99 | -2.48% |
| 2026년 5월 14일 | ₩168,961.35 | ₩206,508.32 | ₩225,281.8 | -0.42% |
| 2026년 5월 13일 | ₩169,669.26 | ₩207,373.54 | ₩226,225.68 | +0.43% |
| 2026년 5월 12일 | ₩168,943.29 | ₩206,486.25 | ₩225,257.73 | -0.87% |
| 2026년 5월 11일 | ₩170,427.73 | ₩208,300.56 | ₩227,236.97 | -0.04% |
| 2026년 5월 08일 | ₩170,489.12 | ₩208,375.59 | ₩227,318.82 | +0.44% |
| 2026년 5월 07일 | ₩169,745.09 | ₩207,466.22 | ₩226,326.79 | +0.38% |
| 2026년 5월 06일 | ₩169,098.59 | ₩206,676.06 | ₩225,464.79 | +2.77% |
| 2026년 5월 05일 | ₩164,544.17 | ₩201,109.54 | ₩219,392.23 | +0.80% |
Daily Gold Rates in South Korea (Last 30 Days)
Review the broader 30-day trend to understand how today gold rate in South Korea compares with recent market movement (2026년 4월 15일 to 2026년 5월 17일).
| Date | 18k | 22k | 24k | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026년 5월 17일 | ₩164,016.87 | ₩200,465.06 | ₩218,689.16 | -0.45% |
| 2026년 5월 15일 | ₩164,764.49 | ₩201,378.82 | ₩219,685.99 | -2.48% |
| 2026년 5월 14일 | ₩168,961.35 | ₩206,508.32 | ₩225,281.8 | -0.42% |
| 2026년 5월 13일 | ₩169,669.26 | ₩207,373.54 | ₩226,225.68 | +0.43% |
| 2026년 5월 12일 | ₩168,943.29 | ₩206,486.25 | ₩225,257.73 | -0.87% |
| 2026년 5월 11일 | ₩170,427.73 | ₩208,300.56 | ₩227,236.97 | -0.04% |
| 2026년 5월 08일 | ₩170,489.12 | ₩208,375.59 | ₩227,318.82 | +0.44% |
| 2026년 5월 07일 | ₩169,745.09 | ₩207,466.22 | ₩226,326.79 | +0.38% |
| 2026년 5월 06일 | ₩169,098.59 | ₩206,676.06 | ₩225,464.79 | +2.77% |
| 2026년 5월 05일 | ₩164,544.17 | ₩201,109.54 | ₩219,392.23 | +0.80% |
| 2026년 5월 04일 | ₩163,233.11 | ₩199,507.14 | ₩217,644.15 | -2.38% |
| 2026년 5월 01일 | ₩167,220.48 | ₩204,380.59 | ₩222,960.64 | +0.33% |
| 2026년 4월 30일 | ₩166,671.51 | ₩203,709.62 | ₩222,228.67 | +1.53% |
| 2026년 4월 29일 | ₩164,161.34 | ₩200,641.64 | ₩218,881.78 | -1.01% |
| 2026년 4월 28일 | ₩165,833.57 | ₩202,685.48 | ₩221,111.43 | -1.79% |
| 2026년 4월 27일 | ₩168,863.83 | ₩206,389.12 | ₩225,151.77 | -0.99% |
| 2026년 4월 24일 | ₩170,557.74 | ₩208,459.46 | ₩227,410.32 | +0.37% |
| 2026년 4월 23일 | ₩169,936.53 | ₩207,700.2 | ₩226,582.03 | -0.58% |
| 2026년 4월 22일 | ₩170,926.14 | ₩208,909.73 | ₩227,901.52 | +0.73% |
| 2026년 4월 21일 | ₩169,694.53 | ₩207,404.43 | ₩226,259.37 | -2.25% |
| 2026년 4월 20일 | ₩173,602.45 | ₩212,180.78 | ₩231,469.94 | -1.05% |
| 2026년 4월 17일 | ₩175,444.45 | ₩214,432.1 | ₩233,925.93 | +1.51% |
| 2026년 4월 16일 | ₩172,836.76 | ₩211,244.92 | ₩230,449.01 | -0.30% |
| 2026년 4월 15일 | ₩173,364.07 | ₩211,889.42 | ₩231,152.1 | 0.00% |
Gold Price in Major Cities of South Korea
City references below apply local market spread assumptions over the national 24K benchmark so rates are not shown as identical placeholders. Final quotes can still vary by dealer policy and inventory.
Seoul Jongno & KRX Gold Benchmark
Seoul's Jongno district is South Korea's most important physical gold market, with dense dealer and jewelry arcade activity around Jongno 3-ga. It acts as the practical retail benchmark for the wider country.
South Korea also has a formal investment route through the Korea Exchange (KRX) Gold Market, where 99.99% gold can be traded in 1-gram units with VAT-efficient treatment compared with regular jewelry checkout.
Current reference pricing is ₩218,689.16 per gram, ₩820,084.34 per don, and ₩6,801,993.14 per troy ounce.
Korean Gold Units
| Unit | Grams | 24K Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Don (돈) | 3.75g | ₩820,084.34 |
| 1 Nyang (냥) | 37.5g | ₩8,200,843.41 |
| 1 Gram | 1g | ₩218,689.16 |
| 1 Tola | 11.66g | ₩2,550,747.43 |
| 1 Troy Ounce | 31.1g | ₩6,801,993.14 |
South Korea VAT on Gold
| Gold Type | VAT | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| KRX exchange gold | 0% | Investment route via Korea Exchange |
| Gold jewelry | 10% | Standard VAT on retail jewelry purchases |
| Making charges (공임) | 10% | Applied on labor/craft component |
| Retail gold bars (non-KRX) | 10% | Regular store purchase treatment |
Korean Gold Gift Culture
Gold gifting remains important in South Korea for Doljanchi first-birthday celebrations, weddings, Seollal, and Chuseok. Small 24K bars, rings, and gold pigs are popular premium gifts.
These cultural demand windows can lift retail activity in Seoul Jongno and other city markets, especially in January-February and September-October.
FX Context: USD to KRW
Gold is priced globally in USD first, then converted into KRW. With USD/KRW near 1,497.84, a weaker won can push Korean gold prices higher even when dollar gold stays flat.
That makes South Korea different from pegged-currency markets: spot movement and exchange-rate movement both matter for the final local benchmark.
Why Gold Prices Change
Gold prices in South Korea are driven by global XAU/USD movement converted into KRW, so both spot gold and USD/KRW exchange-rate changes can move local pricing. KRX gold-market references, 10% VAT on jewelry, and local dealer making charges (공임) shape final retail quotes across Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon, and Gwangju.
Global XAU Spot
International spot gold remains the first driver of Korean pricing and is reflected quickly during Asian market hours.
USD/KRW Exchange Rate
Won weakness usually raises local gold prices. Korea's floating KRW means FX can move local gold even when dollar gold is stable.
KRX Gold Market
Korea Exchange gold provides a transparent local reference and VAT-efficient investment route for 99.99% purity.
Retail VAT & Making Charges
Jewelry checkout can rise above benchmark because 10% VAT and labor charges are layered on top of metal value.
Seasonal Gift Demand
Chuseok, Seollal, Doljanchi, and wedding seasons can lift local retail demand for 24K bars, rings, and gift products.
Imported Supply Dependence
South Korea imports most of its gold, so logistics, global supply shocks, and currency shifts all feed into domestic pricing.
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Disclaimer: Gold rates are indicative and may vary by city, jeweler premiums, making charges, taxes, and exchange spreads. Data is informational only and not financial advice.