According to Goldprice.com, domestic gold prices in South Korea fell across all categories on October 3, 2026. Prices for selling and buying dropped across the board, from pure gold to 18K and 14K gold, platinum, and silver.

■ Key Precious Metal Prices for the Day (per 3.75g, one don)

• Pure gold: Sell 695,000 won / Buy 781,000 won (down 5,000 won for selling and 9,000 won for buying from the previous day)
• 18K: Sell 513,000 won (down 4,000 won from the previous day)
• 14K: Sell 398,000 won (down 3,000 won from the previous day)
• Platinum: Sell 262,000 won / Buy 317,000 won (down 6,000 won for both selling and buying from the previous day)
• Silver: Sell 10,000 won / Buy 10,650 won (down 350 won for selling and 200 won for buying from the previous day)

■ Gold Price Outlook... Focus on U.S. Economic Indicators and Dollar Movements

To gauge the future direction of gold prices, it is necessary to keep an eye on major U.S. economic indicators, including employment data, as well as dollar movements. Looking at key August price indicators, CPI rose 3.4% year-on-year, PPI rose 5.4%, and PCE rose 3.4%.

Employment market and inflation-related indicators could influence expectations for U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) monetary policy, and as such may act as factors increasing volatility in gold prices.

In particular, since gold is traded in dollars, fluctuations in the dollar's value are also cited as a key variable. A stronger dollar could weigh on gold prices, while a weaker dollar could support them. Accordingly, market attention is expected to focus on upcoming U.S. economic indicators and the resulting movements in the dollar and U.S. Treasury yields.

[※ This article is for investment reference purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. All investments are made at one's own discretion, and the final responsibility for buying and selling rests with the investor.]