On July 18, 2026, according to the Korea Gold Exchange, prices of major precious metals rose across the board. This is interpreted as a reflection of growing demand for safe haven assets amid ongoing global geopolitical tensions.

• ■ Pure Gold (24K·3.75g) Prices
• Buy: 843,000 won (+9,000 won from previous trading day, +1.07%)
• Sell: 708,000 won (+8,000 won from previous trading day, +1.13%)

• ■ Other Gold Prices (Based on Sell Prices)
• 18K: 520,400 won (+5,900 won from previous trading day, +1.13%)
• 14K: 403,600 won (+4,600 won from previous trading day, +1.14%)

• ■ Platinum (3.75g) Prices
• Buy: 333,000 won (+3,000 won from previous trading day, +0.9%)
• Sell: 270,000 won (+3,000 won from previous trading day, +1.11%)

■ Global Gold Price Trends and Background In recent global financial markets, gold prices—a representative safe haven asset—have exhibited sharp volatility, drawing keen attention from investors.

In early 2026, international gold prices broke the $5,000 per ounce mark for the first time in history, setting new all-time highs. Subsequently, prices entered a correction phase due to factors such as the direction of U.S. interest rate policy and a surge in international oil prices stemming from the U.S.–Iran war.

Recently, the Russia–Ukraine war has shown signs of intensifying again. With global geopolitical tensions persisting, attention is focusing on the future trajectory of gold prices.

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