SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Answering a call to help their country ... Workers rallied to collect jewelry and other items, and the gold drive quickly spread. On Monday, more than 45,000 people turned in ...

South Korea's state-run mint is grappling with a gold bar shortage amid robust demand for the precious metal. The Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation (KOMSCO), which is responsible for ...

The vouchers can be used at jewelry shops located in traditional ... Soaring demand has stretched the gold supply thin, resulting in the Korea Minting, Security Printing & ID Card Operating ...