As of June 19, 2026, prices of major precious metals, including pure gold, on the Korea Gold Exchange broadly declined, showing a bearish trend.

■ Gold and Platinum Price Summary (June 19)

Pure gold (3.75g) traded at 909,000 won for buying and 761,000 won for selling. The buying price fell 1.87% (17,000 won) compared to the previous trading day, and the selling price also dropped 1.45% (11,000 won).

The selling price of 18K gold stood at 559,400 won, down 1.45% (8,100 won) from the previous trading day. The selling price of 14K gold was 433,800 won, declining 1.45% (6,300 won) over the same period.

Platinum prices were 363,000 won for buying and 294,000 won for selling. The buying price dropped 3.31% (12,000 won), and the selling price fell 3.4% (10,000 won).

■ Market Background... U.S. Interest Rate Freeze, Mixed Outlooks

With the U.S. recently freezing interest rates, future outlooks remain mixed. Investors must simultaneously consider the possibilities of an economic recession and a soft landing. Even though the New York Stock Exchange successfully rebounded led by tech stocks, the gold market continues its independent trend while keeping a close watch on the Federal Reserve's future policy direction and global economic uncertainty.

■ Outlook... Safe Haven Demand and Geopolitical Risk Factors

If concerns over an economic slowdown grow, gold is expected to draw attention as a representative safe haven asset. Indeed, during every period of instability in global financial markets, gold has been chosen as a means of preserving asset value. With geopolitical tensions surrounding the Middle East easing recently following a declaration of the end of the war, market attention is focused on which direction gold prices will move next.

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