According to the Korea Gold Exchange market prices as of July 8, 2026, the price of pure gold (24K, 3.75g) was recorded at 881,000 won for buying and 737,000 won for selling. The buying price fell 0.68% (6,000 won) compared to the previous trading day, while the selling price also dropped 0.54% (4,000 won).

• Prices for other precious metals and gold of varying purities are as follows:
• 18K Gold (selling): 541,700 won (down 0.55%, or 3,000 won, from the previous trading day)
• 14K Gold (selling): 420,100 won (down 0.55%, or 2,300 won, from the previous trading day)
• Platinum (3.75g): 349,000 won for buying, 283,000 won for selling

On this day, platinum prices showed an upward trend. The buying price rose 1.15% (4,000 won) compared to the previous trading day, and the selling price also increased 1.06% (3,000 won).

Global Stock Markets and Geopolitical Risk

Overnight, the New York stock market closed lower across the board. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 52,924, while the S&P 500 index closed at 7,503 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index fell to 25,818. The Russell 2000 index, composed of small- and mid-cap stocks, also closed at 2,982.

Heightened geopolitical risk contributed to this market anxiety. U.S. Central Command announced via X that it had launched airstrikes against Iran, which had attacked a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.

[※ This article is for reference in making investment decisions, and the final responsibility for investments lies with the investor.]