South Korea · KRW · February 2020
Gold Price in South Korea — February 2020
In February 2020, the gold price in South Korea closed at approximately ₩1,750,932 per troy ounce, equivalent to ₩656,610 per tola or ₩56,294 per gram. This represents a +0.80% change on the month (₩1,737,011 open → ₩1,750,932 close).
Open
₩1,737,011
per troy ounce
Close
₩1,750,932
per troy ounce
High
₩1,837,379
per troy ounce
Low
₩1,689,374
per troy ounce
All unit prices at February 2020 close — South Korea
| Unit | Weight | Closing KRW price |
|---|---|---|
| Troy ounce | 31.1035 g | ₩1,750,932 |
| Gram | 1.0000 g | ₩56,294 |
| 10 grams | 10 g | ₩562,937 |
| Kilogram | 1,000 g | ₩56,293,726 |
| Tola | 11.664 g | ₩656,610 |
Karat-purity breakdown at February 2020 close
| Karat | Per gram | Per tola |
|---|---|---|
| 24KSOUTH KOREA STD | ₩56,237 | ₩655,953 |
| 22K | ₩51,565 | ₩601,455 |
| 21K | ₩49,257 | ₩574,534 |
| 18K | ₩42,220 | ₩492,458 |
| 14K | ₩32,932 | ₩384,117 |
| 10K | ₩23,474 | ₩273,806 |
Daily gold price in KRW — February 2020
February 2020 gold market: Calm before the COVID storm
VolatileSteady gains unwound in a sharp late-month risk-off.
For most of February gold drifted higher to around $1,640 as COVID-19 spread beyond China and bond yields fell. In the final days of the month, however, a violent global equity selloff dragged gold down too, as investors sold winning positions to raise cash — a preview of the liquidity scramble to come.
What drove gold in February 2020
- COVID-19 spreading globally
- collapsing bond yields
- late-month equity crash
- early dash-for-cash selling
Key events in February 2020
- Feb 24Global markets begin steep COVID selloff
- Feb 28Gold drops with stocks as funds raise cash
What happened next
The late-February cash scramble was a dress rehearsal for March's full-blown liquidity crisis.
For gold buyers in South Korea
Gold's late-February dip showed that in a panic's first phase even safe havens fall as investors sell what they can, not what they want to.
Related months to read
The 2020 gold market: COVID crash, recovery, and the all-time high above $2,000
March 2020 saw a brief gold sell-off during COVID liquidity panic (-12% in 2 weeks) before the metal rocketed to an all-time high of $2,075 in August. Year close: $1,898 — gold's best year since 2010.
Key drivers in 2020
COVID pandemic, unlimited Fed QE, fiscal stimulus, negative real rates, USD weakness
2020 XAU/USD high
$2,075 (Aug)
2020 XAU/USD low
$1,452 (Mar)
Era context — The modern bull market (2019 to today)
Gold's second major bull market of the 21st century. Driven by COVID stimulus, Russia sanctions, central-bank accumulation at record levels, and the structural shift toward a multi-polar reserve system. New all-time highs reached repeatedly since 2020.
The South Korea gold market
South Korea retail gold prices are quoted in the local currency per gram for 24K and 22K purities, and per troy ounce for investment-grade bullion. Local rates usually sit above the international XAU/USD spot price after import duties, sales taxes, and jewellery making charges are applied. Use this archive as the international reference price; final retail rates depend on your dealer and the date's exchange rate.
Standard quote unit
gram
Common purity
24K
Currency
KRW (₩)
Daily gold price — February 2020, South Korea
₩1,737,011
$1,597.10/oz
₩1,731,647
$1,592.17/oz
₩1,712,757
$1,574.80/oz
₩1,694,920
$1,558.40/oz
₩1,689,374
$1,553.30/oz
₩1,700,250
$1,563.30/oz
₩1,710,473
$1,572.70/oz
₩1,715,211
$1,577.06/oz
₩1,711,017
$1,573.20/oz
₩1,708,080
$1,570.50/oz
₩1,700,685
$1,563.70/oz
₩1,713,083
$1,575.10/oz
₩1,719,935
$1,581.40/oz
₩1,722,596
$1,583.85/oz
₩1,719,283
$1,580.80/oz
₩1,729,180
$1,589.90/oz
₩1,744,733
$1,604.20/oz
₩1,760,829
$1,619.00/oz
₩1,787,258
$1,643.30/oz
₩1,837,379
$1,689.38/oz
₩1,818,146
$1,671.70/oz
₩1,794,871
$1,650.30/oz
₩1,778,122
$1,634.90/oz
₩1,796,720
$1,652.00/oz
₩1,750,932
$1,609.90/oz
How South Korea gold prices are calculated on this page
Source. The international XAU/USD spot price comes from gold-api.com's historical archive (London PM-fix benchmark). The KRW/USD exchange rate comes from exchangerate-api.com's 2020 year-end snapshot.
Conversion. Every KRW figure on this page is computed as XAU/USD price × KRW/USD rate. We use the year-end exchange rate consistently across all February 2020 prices on this page.
Per-unit math. Per-gram = per-ounce ÷ 31.1035. Per-tola = per-gram × 11.664. Per-10g = per-gram × 10. Per-kilo = per-gram × 1000. Karat values multiply per-gram by the purity ratio (24K = 0.999, 22K = 0.916, 21K = 0.875, 18K = 0.750, 14K = 0.585, 10K = 0.417).
What this page does NOT include. Local sales tax / VAT, customs duty on imports, dealer making charges, jewellery design premiums, or coin numismatic premiums. To go from this pure-metal value to a final retail rate in South Korea, add the country-specific levies described in the “South Koreagold market” section above.
FAQ — South Korea gold price in February 2020
What was the gold price in South Korea in February 2020?
In February 2020, gold in South Korea opened at ₩1,737,011/oz and closed at ₩1,750,932/oz — a move of +0.80% on the month. Per tola: ≈₩656,610; per gram: ≈₩56,294; per 10g: ≈₩562,937.
What was the 24K gold rate per tola in South Korea in February 2020?
The 24K gold rate per tola in South Korea at the February 2020 close was approximately ₩656,610, derived from international XAU/USD spot of $1,609.90/oz times the 2020-end KRW/USD exchange rate of 1,087.6029. This is pure metal value; final retail rates include local taxes and dealer making charges.
What was the 24K gold rate per gram in South Korea in February 2020?
South Korea's most-quoted retail standard is 24K per gram. At the February 2020 close, that worked out to approximately ₩56,237 (24K pure-metal value). Add local taxes and making charges for the final retail rate.
How was the local currency price calculated?
KRW prices on this page are computed from the verified international XAU/USD spot price for February 2020 (sourced from gold-api.com), multiplied by the 2020-end KRW/USD exchange rate from exchangerate-api.com. We use year-end rates as a single reference point for the entire month — for most stable currencies the within-year FX drift is small, but during currency crises (PKR 2022–23, TRY 2022, ARS 2024 etc.) the actual mid-month rate may differ.
Why does the retail price in shops differ from this number?
The ₩ figures here represent the international gold spot price converted to KRW at the 2020-end exchange rate. South Korea's retail jewellers add (1) import duties and sales tax (varies by SKU and karat), (2) dealer making charges (typically 3–12% of metal value), and (3) a small premium for purity certification on bars. Always verify the exact day's retail rate with a reputable local dealer before transacting.
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Disclaimer: Historical gold prices on this page reflect the international XAU/USD spot price for the requested period, converted to KRW at the 2020-end exchange rate. They are intended for informational and educational use only and do not constitute investment advice or a price quote for buying or selling physical gold today. Always verify current local rates with a reputable bullion dealer in South Korea before transacting.