Gold Kimchi Premium Live — KRX Gold Spot vs International Gold Price
Gold premiums abroad have different causes in each country: the Vietnam Gold Premium reflects SJC-centered supply and gold import controls, while the India Gold Premium reflects import duty and GST.
| KRX Gold PriceDomestic Korea Exchange price (USD/oz). Actual domestic trading reference | $4,149.13/oz |
| International PriceXAU/oz converted to USD/oz. If KRX is lower, it's a discount zone | $4,215.90/oz |
| Kimchi PremiumNegative = KRX cheaper, favorable to buy. Positive = domestic overheating | -1.58% |
| Gold USDInternational gold spot price | $4,216 |
| Date | KRX Gold Price | International Price | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | $4,149.13/oz | $4,215.90/oz | -1.58% |
| 2026-10-08 | $4,144.86/oz | $4,208.90/oz | -1.52% |
| 2026-10-07 | $4,141.83/oz | $4,147.20/oz | -0.13% |
| 2026-10-06 | $4,157.66/oz | $4,122.30/oz | +0.86% |
| 2026-10-05 | $4,246.56/oz | $4,193.00/oz | +1.28% |
| 2026-10-02 | $4,248.59/oz | $4,183.50/oz | +1.56% |
| 2026-10-01 | $4,242.74/oz | $4,220.50/oz | +0.53% |
Based on the latest 30 daily readings, the premium averaged -0.03%, with a high of +3.13% and a low of -3.26%.
The Gold Kimchi Premium shows, as a percentage, how much higher the domestic KRX gold spot price is compared to the international gold price (XAU/USD × USD/KRW rate). The gap arises from differences in KRX liquidity, exchange rate swings, and domestic supply-demand imbalances.
When the premium is 2% or higher, domestic gold trades more expensively than the international price — buying KRX gold at that point means paying an overpriced rate. Conversely, a negative premium (discount zone) lets you buy cheaper than the international price, a relatively favorable entry.
Rather than relying on the kimchi premium alone, we recommend judging alongside Gold MDD analysis, real interest rates, and the Gold/Silver Ratio.
