RegulationSouth Korea to Unveil Tokenized Securities Rules in JulySouth Korea's Financial Services Commission plans to release detailed regulatory framework for tokenized securities issu...May 16, 2026, 08:02 AMSouth KoreaFinancial Services Commission
ExchangesRegulationHana Bank Acquires $670M Stake in Upbit Parent DunamuHana Bank announced a $670 million investment in Dunamu, the parent company of South Korean exchange Upbit, positioning ...May 15, 2026, 07:01 AMHana BankDunamu
MacroRegulationSouth Korean Stocks Fall on AI Tax Concerns; Crypto Markets Watch Policy ShiftSouth Korea's KOSPI index declined 2.3% amid concerns over proposed AI taxation, reflecting broader market anxiety aroun...May 13, 2026, 11:15 PMSouth KoreaKOSPI
MacroStrait of Hormuz Tensions Rise After South Korean Vessel ExplosionA South Korean vessel exploded in the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying regional instability and raising concerns about pot...May 5, 2026, 09:02 AMSouth KoreaStrait of Hormuz
GovernmentFinanceSouth Korea Pilot Program for Tokenized Deposits in Government FinanceSouth Korea is set to launch a pilot program for tokenized deposits to improve government spending efficiency. This init...Apr 16, 2026, 03:01 PMSouth Koreatokenized deposits
FinanceGovernmentSouth Korea Trials Tokenized Bank Deposits for Modern Public FinanceSouth Korea is set to trial tokenized bank deposits to innovate public finance and streamline government spending throug...Apr 16, 2026, 11:32 AMSouth KoreaMinistry of Economy and Finance (MOEF)
MarketsRipple and Kyobo Life Revolutionize South Korean Bond SettlementsRipple has partnered with Kyobo Life Insurance to employ blockchain technology for near-real-time bond settlements in So...Apr 16, 2026, 10:35 AMRippleKyobo Life
RegulationCryptocurrencySouth Korea Mandates 5-Minute Verification for Crypto ExchangesSouth Korea has implemented a new regulation requiring cryptocurrency exchanges to verify their holdings every five minu...Apr 7, 2026, 01:34 PMSouth Koreacrypto exchanges
MarketsGeopoliticsAsia Markets Surge: Nikkei and Kospi Rise Amid Geopolitical OptimismJapanese and South Korean stock markets have seen significant gains, largely influenced by optimism surrounding geopolit...Apr 3, 2026, 07:02 AMNikkei 225Kospi
MarketsCrypto Exodus: $60 Billion Leaves South Korea Amid Regulatory ScrutinySouth Korea's cryptocurrency market experiences a major shift as $60 billion is moved overseas, driven by regulatory pre...Mar 25, 2026, 03:32 PMSouth KoreaFinancial Services Commission (FSC)
Markets$60 Billion Crypto Outflows from South Korean Exchanges in H2 2025South Korean exchanges have experienced a staggering $60 billion in outflows in the latter half of 2025, indicating a si...Mar 25, 2026, 03:01 PMSouth Korea$60B
MarketsBithumb Penalty: A Cautionary Tale for Global Crypto ExchangesSouth Korea's Financial Intelligence Unit has imposed a significant penalty on Bithumb, highlighting the growing urgency...Mar 16, 2026, 11:33 PMSouth KoreaFinancial Intelligence Unit (FIU)
