As of June 17, 2026, prices of major precious metals, including pure gold, rose across the board in Korea Gold Exchange quotations, displaying a strong performance.

• ■ Pure Gold (3.75g) Prices
• Buy: 925,000 won (up 0.22%, or 2,000 won, from the previous trading day)
• Sell: 773,000 won (up 0.26%, or 2,000 won, from the previous trading day)

• ■ 18K and 14K Gold Prices (based on sell prices)
• 18K: 568,200 won (up 0.26%, or 1,500 won, from the previous trading day)
• 14K: 440,700 won (up 0.27%, or 1,200 won, from the previous trading day)

• ■ Platinum Prices
• Buy: 381,000 won (up 1.84%, or 7,000 won, from the previous trading day)
• Sell: 310,000 won (up 2.26%, or 7,000 won, from the previous trading day)

■ International Gold Price Trends At present, the international gold price based on the GC New York Mercantile Exchange is around $4,356.80 per ounce. International gold prices are being influenced by U.S. monetary policy outlook and changes in global investor sentiment. While the recent U.S. stock market has shown a trend of sector differentiation, the gold market is also experiencing fluctuations as demand for safe-haven assets intersects with profit-taking sell-offs.

■ Key Variables for Future Gold Prices The market identifies the future interest rate policy of the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) as one of the key variables that will determine the direction of gold prices. Since gold is a non-yielding asset, its investment appeal tends to increase as expectations for interest rate cuts grow. Conversely, some analysts suggest that if the timing of rate cuts is delayed, short-term correction pressure could expand.

[※ Investment decisions are the responsibility of the individual investor, and the information contained in this article may change depending on market conditions.]