South Korea
Securitize and LG CNS Collaborate to Develop Tokenized Assets in Korea
Securitize has signed an agreement with LG CNS to develop tokenized assets in South Korea ahead of new regulations coming in February 2027.
South Korea Launches Tokenization with New Regulations by 2027
South Korea launches new tokenization plans, expecting the securities market to reach $5 trillion.
Operating Profit of South Korean Crypto Exchanges Fell by 78% in the First Half of 2026
Operating profit of South Korean crypto exchanges fell by 78% in the first half of 2026 amid declining trading volumes and deposits.
South Korea to Establish Rules for Tokenized Securities Starting 2027
South Korea has proposed new rules for tokenized securities, set to take effect on February 4, 2027. The purchase limit will be 100 million won.
XRP Trading in South Korea Surpasses Volumes in the U.S.
XRP trading in South Korea has reached record volumes, surpassing the U.S. with a daily figure of $224.22 million.
South Korea Plans to Double Chip Production with $520 Billion Investment
The country aims to double semiconductor production over five years by investing $520 billion. This change could impact global supply chains.
OpenAI has introduced an economic strategy for South Korea to scale trusted AI
OpenAI has presented a strategy to scale trusted AI in South Korea through sovereign capabilities.
South Korea Begins Experiment with Digital Currency for Government Expenditures
South Korea expands its blockchain payment experiment, allowing government institutions to use digital currency for some operational expenses.
DSRV Becomes Institutional Validator for XDC Network
South Korean blockchain company DSRV has joined the validators of the XDC Network. The company has been supporting a mainnet node for about a month and now has the opportunity to participate in transaction validation and the consensus mechanism.
South Korea Shows 95.7% Increase in Interest in Stocks and Cryptocurrencies
In South Korea, interest in stocks and cryptocurrencies has increased by 95.7% over the year, making it the leader among 45 countries.