A Korea Gold Exchange employee melts gold to make bars at the company’s headquarters in Jung District, central Seoul, on Tuesday. A gram of gold was priced at 80,100 won ($66.89) on the Korea Exchange Tuesday, hitting a record high after rising for five straight sessions. Market watchers said the prolonged uncertainties over the new coronavirus pandemic increased demand for safer assets.
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![A Korea Gold Exchange employee melts gold to make bars at the company’s headquarters in Jung District, central Seoul, on Tuesday. A gram of gold was priced at 80,100 won ($66.89) on the Korea Exchange Tuesday, hitting a record high after rising for five straight sessions. Market watchers said the prolonged uncertainties over the new coronavirus pandemic increased demand for safer assets. [YONHAP]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/10853657.webp?imageId=10853657&width=960&height=1366&format=jpg)
