BOK holds US$250 mln in U.S. gold ETF, 1st gold investment in 13 yrs
Reported by Yonhap News Agency: “BOK holds US$250 mln in U.S. gold ETF, 1st gold investment in 13 yrs”. Gold settled at $4,469 an ounce on August 13, 2026 — $143.68 per gram, +1.96% on the day. The headline carries a figure: $250 — quoted as published, not independently verified. The story touches the United States: we track local prices and customs flows for those.
ETF and fund flows indicate whether investment capital is entering gold. Strong inflows may reinforce price momentum, while outflows can weigh on the market despite stable physical demand.
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- official confirmation of $250
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