Gold price history in South Korea
Gold price history in South Korea since 1999: the monthly average for 1 don of 24K gold in South Korean Won, from the international gold price and exchange rates. In October 2026, it averaged ₩664,162.
Gold price by year in South Korea
| Year | Average · 1 don · 24K | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | ₩789,209 | +34.01% |
| 2025 | ₩588,916 | +49.98% |
| 2024 | ₩392,674 | +28.32% |
| 2023 | ₩306,021 | +9.39% |
| 2022 | ₩279,754 | +12.62% |
| 2021 | ₩248,403 | -1.22% |
| 2020 | ₩251,466 | +28.38% |
| 2019 | ₩195,872 | +16.40% |
| 2018 | ₩168,273 | -1.82% |
| 2017 | ₩171,401 | -1.70% |
| 2016 | ₩174,366 | +10.26% |
| 2015 | ₩158,145 | -1.59% |
| 2014 | ₩160,700 | -13.90% |
| 2013 | ₩186,652 | -17.64% |
| 2012 | ₩226,617 | +8.07% |
| 2011 | ₩209,693 | +22.84% |
| 2010 | ₩170,703 | +14.59% |
| 2009 | ₩148,968 | +29.90% |
| 2008 | ₩114,682 | +47.20% |
| 2007 | ₩77,907 | +12.21% |
| 2006 | ₩69,429 | +26.57% |
| 2005 | ₩54,854 | -2.79% |
| 2004 | ₩56,427 | +8.27% |
| 2003 | ₩52,119 | +12.13% |
| 2002 | ₩46,481 | +12.38% |
| 2001 | ₩41,361 | +13.87% |
| 2000 | ₩36,325 | -6.55% |
| 1999 | ₩38,870 | – |
Monthly averages of the international gold price, converted at each month’s average exchange rate (central bank reference rates via Frankfurter). Highs and lows are monthly averages, not single days.
Frequently asked questions
What was the price of gold in South Korea in 2025?
In 2025, 1 don of 24K gold averaged ₩588,916, from monthly averages of the international gold price and the South Korean Won exchange rate.
What was the price of gold in South Korea in 2020?
In 2020, 1 don of 24K gold averaged ₩251,466, from monthly averages of the international gold price and the South Korean Won exchange rate.
What was the price of gold in South Korea in 2015?
In 2015, 1 don of 24K gold averaged ₩158,145, from monthly averages of the international gold price and the South Korean Won exchange rate.
What was the price of gold in South Korea in 2005?
In 2005, 1 don of 24K gold averaged ₩54,854, from monthly averages of the international gold price and the South Korean Won exchange rate.
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