韩国银行业金条短缺

Core Insights - International gold prices have reached new highs, leading to a surge in investment interest and resulting in the sellout of various gold bar specifications at multiple banks in South Korea [1][2]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - Shinhan Bank has suspended the sale of 1-kilogram gold bars due to supply shortages from its supplier, LS MnM, caused by increased demand [1]. - Other banks, including Kookmin Bank, Hana Bank, and Woori Bank, have also halted the sale of smaller gold bar products, currently only offering 1-kilogram gold bars [1]. - The Korea Mint Corporation has suspended the sale of all gold bar products from January 1 until the end of the year [1]. Group 2: Supply Chain Issues - Agricultural Cooperative Bank has stopped selling 37.5-gram, 187.5-gram, and 375-gram gold bars since the 20th of this month, now only offering 3.75-gram, 10-gram, 100-gram, and 1-kilogram specifications [1]. - The Korea Gold Exchange is considering whether to stop supplying gold bars to banks due to the ongoing supply issues [1].