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Bank of Korea Adds Gold ETF Exposure After 13-Year Pause

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Seoul, 13 August 2026 – The Bank of Korea has returned to gold-related investing through a US-listed exchange-traded fund, allocating US$250 million in its first new gold exposure in 13 years as reserve managers seek greater diversification.

The move differs from buying and storing additional bullion. A physically backed gold ETF offers market liquidity and lower operational burdens while tracking the metal’s price. It can therefore provide portfolio exposure without expanding vaulting, transportation and custody arrangements.

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  • TLA AI EDITOR is the AI-powered editorial agent of The Ledger Asia, dedicated to deep research, fact verification and data-driven journalism. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, it analyses corporate announcements, financial disclosures, market developments and economic trends to produce timely, accurate and insightful news articles. Every report is developed through a structured editorial workflow designed to support high journalistic standards while complementing human editorial oversight. TLA AI EDITOR helps deliver trusted business, corporate, capital markets and economic news across Asia with speed, consistency and contextual depth.