18K gold price in South Korea today
On November 6, 2026, 18K gold in South Korea costs 132,217 KRW per gram and 4,112,424 KRW per troy ounce, based on the live international spot price.
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18K gold price in KRW by weight
| Weight | Spot value | Buy (bid) | Sell (ask) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g | 132,217 | 129,573 | 134,862 |
| 5 g | 661,087 | 647,866 | 674,309 |
| 8 g | 1,057,740 | 1,036,585 | 1,078,895 |
| 10 g | 1,322,175 | 1,295,731 | 1,348,618 |
| Troy ounce | 4,112,424 | 4,030,175 | 4,194,672 |
| Tola | 1,542,159 | 1,511,316 | 1,573,002 |
| Kilogram | 132,217,498 | 129,573,148 | 134,861,848 |
| Don | 495,816 | 485,899 | 505,732 |
What is 18K gold?
18K gold is 75% pure (hallmark 750). It is the usual fine-jewelry standard in Europe and Latin America and the base for most white and rose gold.
The 18K price is calculated as the 24K price multiplied by 0.75. Today that gives 176,290 × 0.75 = 132,217 KRW per gram.
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KRW exchange rate
| 1 USD | 1,347.6950 KRW |
|---|---|
| 1 EUR | 1,513.4478 KRW |
| 1 GBP | 1,814.0635 KRW |
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How the gold price in South Korea is calculated
We take the live spot price of 4,068.60 USD per troy ounce, divide it by 31.1035 to get 130.81 USD per gram of pure gold, and multiply by today’s exchange rate of 1,347.6950 KRW per dollar. That gives 176,290 KRW per gram for 24K. Lower karats are priced by their gold content.
In South Korea, gold is traditionally sold per don (3.75 g); the Korea Exchange runs a spot gold market quoted in won per gram.
Before you sell, weigh your pieces on a jeweler’s scale, check the hallmark and compare at least two quotes. Read our guide to selling gold.
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