According to the Korea Gold Exchange prices as of June 27, 2026, major precious metal prices showed a broad upward trend. All items, including pure gold, platinum, and silver, recorded gains.

■ Major Precious Metal Prices (June 27) • Pure Gold (24K, 3.75g): Buy 885,000 won / Sell 734,000 won — Buy price rose 1.24% (11,000 won) and sell price rose 1.09% (8,000 won) compared to the previous trading day • 18K Gold (Sell): 539,500 won — Up 1.08% (5,800 won) • 14K Gold (Sell): 418,400 won — Up 1.08% (4,500 won) • Platinum (3.75g): Buy 347,000 won / Sell 282,000 won — Buy price rose 0.29% (1,000 won) and sell price rose 0.71% (2,000 won)

The most distinctive feature of gold is that the physical asset itself is inherently valuable. Unlike stocks or bonds, it does not depend on the credit of an issuing entity, and its intrinsic value is recognized regardless of sovereign or corporate defaults. For this reason, it is frequently cited as a representative safe-haven asset whenever financial market volatility increases.

A variety of variables drive the gold market. Key factors include the direction of U.S. benchmark interest rates, the value of the dollar, the scale of gold purchases by central banks, global economic trends, inflation levels, and geopolitical uncertainty. However, caution is advised as gold is also an asset subject to price fluctuations. With no significant bullish momentum seen recently, attention is focused on the market trend through the end of the year.

Meanwhile, tensions between the United States and Iran are escalating as the U.S. has once again conducted airstrikes on military facilities inside Iran. It is necessary to monitor geopolitical risk-related developments over the weekend.

[※ This article is not intended as investment advice. The final judgment and responsibility for all investments rest solely with the investor.]