Gold jewelry is displayed at the Korea Gold Exchange in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Monday. Gold prices have long been declining, but are recovering due to its appeal as an inflation hedge. According to the Korea Exchange, a gram of gold was priced at 68,520 won ($60.80) on Monday, coming close to the annual all-time high of 69,230 won.YONHAP
![Gold jewelry is displayed at the Korea Gold Exchange in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Monday. Gold prices have long been declining, but are recovering due to its appeal as an inflation hedge. According to the Korea Exchange, a gram of gold was priced at 68,520 won ($60.80) on Monday, coming close to the annual all-time high of 69,230 won. [YONHAP]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/10032672.webp?imageId=10032672&width=960&height=604&format=jpg)
