22K gold price in South Korea today
On November 5, 2026, 22K gold in South Korea costs 162,669 KRW per gram and 5,059,578 KRW per troy ounce, based on the live international spot price.
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22K gold price in KRW by weight
| Weight | Spot value | Buy (bid) | Sell (ask) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g | 162,669 | 159,416 | 165,923 |
| 5 g | 813,346 | 797,079 | 829,613 |
| 8 g | 1,301,354 | 1,275,327 | 1,327,381 |
| 10 g | 1,626,692 | 1,594,158 | 1,659,226 |
| Troy ounce | 5,059,578 | 4,958,387 | 5,160,770 |
| Tola | 1,897,342 | 1,859,395 | 1,935,289 |
| Kilogram | 162,669,217 | 159,415,833 | 165,922,601 |
| Don | 610,010 | 597,809 | 622,210 |
What is 22K gold?
22K gold contains 91.6% gold (hallmark 916) and is the standard for wedding jewelry in India, the Gulf and much of South-East Asia.
The 22K price is calculated as the 24K price multiplied by 0.916. Today that gives 177,586 × 0.916 = 162,669 KRW per gram.
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KRW exchange rate
| 1 USD | 1,340.3113 KRW |
|---|---|
| 1 EUR | 1,506.1167 KRW |
| 1 GBP | 1,805.5805 KRW |
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How the gold price in South Korea is calculated
We take the live spot price of 4,121.10 USD per troy ounce, divide it by 31.1035 to get 132.50 USD per gram of pure gold, and multiply by today’s exchange rate of 1,340.3113 KRW per dollar. That gives 177,586 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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