How much is 21K gold per gram in South Korea today?

₩170,495 per gram of 21K at today's spot and exchange rate; see the timestamp under the table.

What tax applies to jewellery in South Korea?

10% VAT. The studio's price estimate adds it for you.

Which karat is common in South Korea?

21K is common in the Gulf states and parts of the Middle East; the estimate assumes the local norm when a piece has no hallmark and says so.

Is the gold price different in each country?

No. Gold has one world price in USD; the local figure is that price converted at today's exchange rate, plus local premiums and tax when you buy.

South Korea · 10% VAT on jewellery

21K gold price per gram in KRW today

₩170,495 per gram · ₩1,704,946 per 10 g · 1 USD = 1380.502 KRW

21K (875) is 87.5% gold. In South Korea jewellery carries 10% VAT, added to the shop price on top of the metal, the stones, the making and the margins.

Every karat in KRW

Karat	Hallmark	Purity	KRW per gram	per 10 g
9K	375	37.5%	₩73,069	₩730,691
10K	417	41.7%	₩81,253	₩812,528
14K	585	58.5%	₩113,988	₩1,139,878
18K	750	75.0%	₩146,138	₩1,461,382
21K	875	87.5%	₩170,495	₩1,704,946
22K	916	91.6%	₩178,483	₩1,784,834
24K	999	99.9%	₩194,656	₩1,946,561

Spot $4,390.10 per troy ounce ($141.15 per gram of pure gold) from gold-api.com, Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:15:08 UTC; exchange rates from open.er-api.com. Refreshed daily. Per-gram figures are pure gold price × karat purity; dealers buy and sell a few percent either side.

What typical 21K pieces are worth in KRW

Typical piece	Weight	21K metal value
Thin wedding band (2 mm)	2.5 g	₩426,236
Classic wedding band (4 mm)	4.8 g	₩818,374
Solitaire ring	3.5 g	₩596,731
Signet ring	10 g	₩1,704,946
45 cm cable chain (1.5 mm)	3.5 g	₩596,731
50 cm curb chain (4 mm)	14 g	₩2,386,924
Solid bangle (5 mm)	30 g	₩5,114,837
Pair of hoop earrings	3 g	₩511,484

Metal value only, at spot: what the gold in the piece is worth today. Add stones, making and margins for a shop price; take about 85% for a scrap payout.

Frequently asked

How much is 21K gold per gram in South Korea today?: ₩170,495 per gram of 21K at today's spot and exchange rate; see the timestamp under the table.
What tax applies to jewellery in South Korea?: 10% VAT. The studio's price estimate adds it for you.
Which karat is common in South Korea?: 21K is common in the Gulf states and parts of the Middle East; the estimate assumes the local norm when a piece has no hallmark and says so.
Is the gold price different in each country?: No. Gold has one world price in USD; the local figure is that price converted at today's exchange rate, plus local premiums and tax when you buy.

21K in other currencies

9K in KRW 10K in KRW 14K in KRW 18K in KRW 22K in KRW 24K in KRW