As of July 21, 2026, according to the Korea Gold Exchange, domestic gold and platinum prices showed an overall upward trend compared to the previous trading day.

• *[Domestic Precious Metal Prices (per 3.75g)]**
• Pure Gold (24K): Buying price 839,000 won (up 0.48% / 4,000 won from the previous trading day), Selling price 706,000 won (up 0.14% / 1,000 won)
• 18K: Selling price 519,000 won (up 0.15% / 800 won)
• 14K: Selling price 402,500 won (up 0.15% / 600 won)
• Platinum: Buying price 332,000 won (up 0.6% / 2,000 won), Selling price 269,000 won (up 0.74% / 2,000 won)

As of now today, the international gold price at the GC New York Mercantile Exchange stood at $4,021 per ounce.

U.S. Military Conducts Airstrikes on Iran... Middle East Risk Continues Geopolitical risks emanating from the Middle East, which affect international gold prices and other markets, remain unabated. On the 20th (local time), the U.S. military carried out airstrikes targeting Iran.

U.S. Central Command stated via its X (formerly Twitter) account: "At 4:00 PM Eastern Time today, pursuant to orders from the Commander-in-Chief, we initiated new airstrikes against Iran." It added, "These strikes aim to degrade Iran's military capabilities used to attack commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz."

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