Based on the Korea Gold Exchange on June 5, the price of silver (Silver · 3.75g) is showing a strong performance. The buying price rose by 110 KRW (0.71%) to 15,510 KRW, and the selling price increased by 90 KRW (0.71%) to 12,720 KRW.

The history of silver dates back thousands of years. In ancient Rome, China, and various European countries, silver coins served as a major currency. Even in modern times, silver is recognized for its value as an investment asset, while simultaneously establishing itself firmly as a core material in high-tech industries.

In particular, it is evaluated that the current environment, where massive industrial changes such as the AI revolution and energy transition are taking place, is presenting new opportunities for the silver market. Silver, which was previously recognized only as a precious metal, is now gaining attention as a key raw material for the growth of data centers, semiconductors, electric vehicles, and the solar industry.

The market views future U.S. monetary policy, global economic trends, geopolitical risks, and changes in industrial demand as major variables that will determine the direction of silver prices. Recently, a resurgence of risk appetite has been observed due to the soaring Dow Jones Industrial Average and the rise in the Russell 2000, but the weakness of the NASDAQ and geopolitical uncertainties remain factors to continue monitoring.

Ultimately, market attention is focusing on whether silver will be able to simultaneously fulfill its dual roles as a safe asset and a beneficiary asset of growth industries in the future.