💰 Gold prices in Korea (as of July 3, 2025):
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1 don (3.75g): approximately ₩350,000
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Price per gram: approximately ₩93,333
The chart below shows the real-time price in USD per **1 troy ounce (approximately 31.1 g - approximately 8.29333.. won)**.
※ Prices may fluctuate, so please refer to the official website of the Korea Exchange for the latest information.
Gold is the most precious metal that has been loved for the longest time in human history. However, the amount of gold we know is less than we think. All the gold that has been mined by mankind so far is barely enough to fill a tennis court. This scarcity and the unique physical and chemical properties of gold are one of the main reasons for the rise in the price of gold.
In this article, we will take a closer look at the origins of gold, what makes it special, and how the price of gold may fluctuate in the future.
1. The Birth of Gold: An Element Created in the Universe
Gold is one of the most mysterious elements among the precious metals we encounter in our daily lives. In addition to its sparkling golden color and high value, its origin is also very special. Gold was created in the extreme environment of the universe long before the creation of the Earth. In this article, I will explain the background of the birth of gold and how it came into being in the universe in an easy and detailed manner.
The gold and silver we commonly come across are 'Atomic number 79', a very heavy and stable metal. But where and how were these heavy atoms created? The answer lies in "star explosions" and "cosmic cataclysms." Scientists believe that gold was created in supernova explosions, the final stage of the lives of large stars, or in the collision of two neutron stars.
A supernova is a huge explosion that occurs when a star exhausts its internal fuel. During this time, the star experiences tremendous pressure and temperature, and in this process, numerous heavy elements are created. In particular, rare elements such as gold can only be created under these extreme conditions. The explosion scattered gold atoms into space, and over hundreds of millions of years, they gathered on planets and Earth.
Even more interestingly, recent astronomical studies have revealed that the massive amount of gold was created when two neutron stars collided. Neutron stars are the remnants of extremely dense stars, and when they collide, the intense energy and material flow they produce acts as a 'factory' for the creation of new heavy elements. The 'neutron star collision' observed in 2017 provided a breakthrough in understanding how rare metals such as gold and platinum are created in the universe.
Simply put, the gold ring we hold in our hands is a precious gift created from atoms that were born in a huge explosion and collision in the universe billions of years ago. Because of its mysterious origin, gold is not just a simple metal, but a special treasure given by the universe.
Gold is a rare element that can only be created in extreme environments in the universe. We will continue to learn more about gold, such as its history, unique physical properties, and why its price will inevitably rise in the future. If you read to the end, you will clearly understand the mystery and investment value of gold.
Step 1: After the Big Bang - The Star's Fusion Factory
After the Big Bang, the universe contained only hydrogen and helium, and as stars formed, heavier elements up to iron were created through nuclear fusion. However, heavier elements such as gold were not created in this process.
Step 2: Neutron Star Collisions - The Birth of Gold
A powerful 'kilonova' explosion, created when two neutron stars collided, created heavy precious metals such as gold and platinum.
Step 3: Earth Delivery - Formation of Gold Veins
Gold scattered across space like this arrived on Earth billions of years later, and through volcanic activity and tectonic movements, gold veins were formed near the surface.
▶ For more detailed information on the history and characteristics of gold, please refer to the table of contents below.
2. History of Gold
Gold is the oldest precious metal that has been with human civilization. Starting from the ancient Egyptian civilization about 5,000 years ago, gold has been an important resource that symbolizes power, wealth, and divinity, beyond just decoration. Let’s take a look at what role gold has played throughout history and how it has become deeply rooted in people’s lives.
In ancient Egypt, gold was considered a symbol of the sun god, Ra. The tombs and treasures of the pharaohs were lavishly decorated with gold, which symbolized eternal life and divinity. The Egyptians considered gold a sacred material and called it the “gold of the gods.”
In medieval Europe, gold was a symbol of royal power and was used to make gold coins. Gold coins became the basis of the economy and trade, and the more gold a country had, the more wealthy it was considered. Even during the Renaissance, gold contributed to cultural development by being used in works of art, jewelry, and church relics.
From the late 19th century to the early 20th century, gold mining and gold mining became active around the world. In particular, the California Gold Rush (1848) in the United States and the discovery of gold in South Africa and Australia promoted large-scale population movement and economic development. Gold mining became an important axis of the world economy, intertwined with the Industrial Revolution at the time.
Meanwhile, gold has traditionally been the basis of a monetary system called the 'gold standard'. Until the mid-20th century, many countries maintained currency values linked to gold and used gold as a stable means of international trade. However, when the United States officially abolished the gold standard in 1971, gold's value as a 'real asset' was further highlighted.
Even today, gold is used not only as a simple accessory or investment, but also as an important raw material for electronic devices and high-tech industries. Isn't it interesting that from ancient times to the present, gold has always occupied a special position in the center of human civilization and economic development?
As we delve deeper into the history of gold, we can understand why its rarity and value continue to persist. Next, we will look at the unique properties and mysterious physical properties of gold. Be sure to read the next section!
▶ If you want to know more about the mysterious properties of gold, please refer to the table of contents below. 'The properties of gold'Please check it out.
3. Properties of gold
Gold is not just a beautiful and precious metal, but also an element with very unique and mysterious physical and chemical properties. Because of its specialness, it has been loved and cared for by mankind for thousands of years. Now, let’s take a closer look at what properties gold has and why it is clearly different from other metals.
a. The malleability and ductility of gold
Gold is one of the most malleable and ductile metals in the world. In simple terms, it can be rolled out very thinly and drawn out like a thin thread.
For example, if you spread 2 grams of gold very thinly, it would cover an area the size of a football field! It is 1,000 times thinner than paper, so light can pass through it.
Gold can be rolled out into extremely thin sheets due to its incredible ductility and malleability.
In theory, **just 2 grams of gold could cover the size of a football field (about 7,140 square meters)**. The thickness required to do so is 14.5 nanometers (nm), in other words 0.0145 microns At the level, As thin as a few layers of gold atomsIt's just that.
This is a prime example of how flexible and easily workable gold is.
It is said that if you pull 1 gram of gold into a thread, it can be stretched to a length of 3 kilometers without breaking. Because of these excellent properties, it is widely used in gold foil and fine parts of high-end electronic products.
b. Gold that cannot be synthesized
Like diamonds, gold is a rare element that occurs naturally. However, unlike diamonds, gold cannot be chemically synthesized or artificially created.
Gold is an element created in the universe through a process of enormous energy, such as a supernova explosion. All gold on Earth was created billions of years ago and exists in the earth's crust. Therefore, it is impossible to 'create' it artificially, which increases its scarcity.
c. Why is gold yellow?
The reason gold sparkles is mostly because the metal's 'free electrons' reflect light. However, there is a very special reason why gold is the only one that has a yellow color.
Gold selectively absorbs the high-energy blue and violet light that is visible to our eyes. As a result, the reflected light loses some of its blue, leaving only warm colors such as yellow and orange.
The secret behind this unique color is Einstein's special theory of relativityThis is hidden. The electrons around the heavy nucleus of the gold atom move very quickly, which changes the physical properties of the electrons and allows them to absorb blue light.
Thanks to this, gold has the golden color we know and love, a beauty that goes beyond a simple metallic luster and is imbued with the mysteries of physics.
d. edible gold
Gold is a very chemically stable element, so it is harmless to the human body and non-toxic. That's why edible gold, also called "edible gold," is used to decorate high-quality foods and desserts.
Of course, gold has no nutritional value and is not absorbed by the body, but it is harmless to the human body, so you can enjoy it with confidence. This non-toxicity of gold is one of the safety characteristics that distinguishes it from other metals.
▶ If you are curious about the industrial use of gold, its rarity, and its future value prospects, see the next section 'Industrial Uses of Gold'class 'Peak Gold Phenomenon and Rarity'Be sure to check it out too!
4. Industrial Use of Gold
a. Value as precious metals and currency
Gold has long been loved as a precious metal. Because of its sparkling beauty and unchanging properties, it has been used by royalty and the wealthy as jewelry and currency.
Gold is also popular as a 'store of value' because it does not rust or discolor easily and maintains its value even when stored for a long time.
Additionally, many countries around the world officially hold gold coins and gold bullion, and use them as assets for economic stability.
b. Electronic devices and semiconductor materials
Gold is an essential material in the electronics and semiconductor industries due to its excellent conductivity and corrosion resistance.
Gold is used in contact points and circuits of various electronic devices such as smartphones, computers, and televisions, and provides stable electrical flow without signal loss.
Gold's ductility and malleability also make it suitable for very thin, delicate electrical wiring.
c. Applications in the space industry
Gold also plays an important role in the space industry. Gold has the property of reflecting the sun's strong ultraviolet rays and cosmic radiation, so a thin layer of gold is applied to the surface of spacecraft and satellites to act as a protective layer.
Gold leaf is also added to the spacesuit helmet to protect the astronaut's eyes from strong sunlight.
Gold is an essential resource for space exploration as it is a material with excellent durability that can withstand extreme environments.
5. The total amount of gold ever mined by mankind: the size of one tennis court?
Gold has been mined steadily for thousands of years, but not as much as we might think.
As of 2025, the total amount of gold ever mined by mankind is approximately 208,000 tonsIt is estimated that.
If you put these together and make it into a cube, the length, width, and height About 21.7 meters no see.
This volume is equivalent to **approximately 8,600 cubic meters (㎥)**, which is an international standard. one tennis court It's just the right size to fit inside.
or 2m deep, Equivalent to 4 swimming pools of 50m in lengthEven if you say that, it's similar.
All the gold ever mined in the world would barely fill a tennis court.
What an amazing rarity this is!
Because the amount that physically exists is very small,
Gold prices react sensitively to even a small increase in demand.
Especially recently, the scope of application has expanded to include electronics, semiconductors, medical, and space industries.
Industrial demandis continuously increasing.
Moreover, it remains popular as an investment asset.
In the midst of the uncertain global economic situation, demand for gold as a 'safe asset' is increasing.
that Gold prices are likely to continue to rise in the long term.
👉 “There is so little gold, so why can’t I mine more?”
The next section will discuss the supply limits of gold and The 'peak gold' phenomenonLet's find out about it. Be sure to check it out!
6. Peak Gold Phenomenon and Rarity
if 'Peak Gold'Have you heard the saying?
This is the gold that mankind can mine. After the peak, it started to decrease gradually.is a warning.
Just as there is a concept called ‘Peak Oil’ for oil, there is also a concept called ‘Peak Gold’ for gold.
Around 2015, global gold production stopped growing and began to decline.I did it,
This is Signs that the 'easy, good gold' that can be extracted from underground is almost goneno see.
🔎 Simply put, in the past, you could find gold by digging the ground just a little bit,
Now It has to go deep underground or to dangerous areas, and the production cost is also much higher. This is the situation.
It is said that 99% of the entire gold on Earth is in the Earth's core, and the remaining gold less than 1% is distributed in the crust and mantle. No matter how much technology develops, it will be difficult to obtain the gold distributed in the core and mantle.
That's why The amount of gold we can mine is the size of one tennis court already mined or less.That's what I'm saying.
The problem is that while production is decreasing, Demand continues to growThe point is that it is being done.
Central bank gold holdings increase, individual investors, industrial demand (semiconductors, space industry, etc.)This overlap
The scarcity of gold is becoming increasingly severe.
In this flow, gold and silver A 'real asset' and inflation hedgeby
It's back in the spotlight.
👉 It is time to understand gold as a strategic asset, not just a simple gem.no see.
In the following article, Why the price of gold is bound to rise further
Let’s find out along with the global structural flow. Keep checking below!
7. Structural background and outlook for the rise in gold prices
The price of gold is affected not only by simple supply and demand, Closely related to the uncertainty of the global economyThere is this.
Whenever the economy faltered, people instinctively Gold as a “safe asset”Find .
The price of gold tends to rise when global issues such as war, inflation, financial instability, and the US-China conflict arise.
📈 Why gold prices have been rising steadily in recent yearsare as follows:
- Major countries such as the US and Europe Persistent rise in prices (inflation)
- Russia-Ukraine war, Middle East tensions, etc. Increased geopolitical risks
- Uncertainty about the US Federal Reserve's interest rate policy and Weak dollar
- Central banks buy large amounts of gold (especially China, India, Russia, etc.)
- Spread of distrust in digital assets such as Bitcoin
In addition to the aforementioned The 'Peak Gold' PhenomenonThe supply is limited,
Demand is growing from individual investors to governments,
The price of gold is structured to rise in the long termno see.
Experts predict that after 2025 Gold price $3,500 ~ $4,000 per ouncecan reach up to
It has a strong outlook. (As of July 3, 2025, it is around $3,300)
💡 For your information, the price of gold in Korea is directly affected by the won/dollar exchange rate.
Investment strategy that also takes into account exchange rate volatilityThis is required.
Gold is no longer a 'decoration in a jewelry box', Key words of global economy and financeno see.
👉 In the next section Gold Investment Methods We Can Practice NowLet me introduce you to .
8. Gold Investment Methods and Strategies
There are more ways to invest in gold than you might think. In the past, you had to visit a gold shop or the Korea Gold Exchange,
Nowadays, you can easily invest in gold with just a few clicks using your smartphone.
1. Investing in physical gold
- Gold bars, pure gold rings, gold coins This is a method of purchasing the back directly.
- Since it is a real asset, there is a visible sense of stability, but Storage, theft, and sale fees There are issues such as:
- Can be purchased at the Korea Exchange, gold shops, banks, etc. Spot prices and exchange rate fluctuations must also be taken into account.
2. Gold Savings Account
- This is a method of purchasing gold in ‘1g units’ from a bank and depositing it into an account.
- There is no physical gold, has the advantage of being able to buy and sell freely without paying taxes on price differences.
- As a representative example KB Gold Savings Account, Shinhan Gold Account There are etc.
3. Gold ETFs and gold-related stocks
- Gold ETF (Exchange Traded Fund)is a stock linked to the price of gold.
You can buy and sell it like regular stocks on the stock market (KOSPI/NASDAQ).
- Representative ETFs: KODEX Gold Futures, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD)
- There is volatility though It has the advantages of liquidity, accessibility, and real-time trading.
4. Invest in gold-related companies
- A method of investing in stocks of companies that mine or refine gold.
- yes: Newmont, Barrick Gold Same global gold mining company
- Because the structure is such that when the price of gold rises, the profits of these companies also rise. Leverage effectYou can expect.
💡 Investment tips
- Approach from a long-term investment perspective, but be sensitive to changes in exchange rates and political conditions.
- Use gold as a diversified investment asset at the 10-15% level of your portfolio.
- Real gold and silver How to Authenticate and Store Your ProductPlease make sure to check it out.
Gold has unchanging physical value, global scarcity, and diverse industrial demand. Perfect Assetno see.
Now may be the time to get interested in gold.
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