Seoul

The City of Seoul Will Create a Cryptocurrency for Citizen Rewards

The Seoul Metropolitan Government will establish its first blockchain-based administrative services in November.

Markets  ·  6 August 2019

Korean Crypto Scam Fleeced Investors for Over $18.5 Million

Police have reportedly used AI to spot a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme in South Korea that cheated investors out of $18.5 million.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 April 2019
Investments

South Korean Capital’s $1 Billion Startup Fund Will Include Blockchain Firms

The Seoul Metropolitan Government has committed over $1 billion to invest in innovative startups by 2022, including blockchain firms.

Business  ·  19 February 2019
Investment

Seoul Mayor Plans $100 Million Fund to Build Blockchain Smart City

The mayor of Seoul plans to invest $100 million over the next five years to develop the South Korean capital as a smart city powered by blockchain.

Markets  ·  8 October 2018
News

South Korea’s Capital Is Planning to Launch Its Own Cryptocurrency

The South Korean city of Seoul is developing the 'S-Coin,' a cryptocurrency that could be used in social benefits programs.

Business  ·  2 April 2018
Samsung

Samsung Inks Deal with Seoul Government for Blockchain Platform

Samsung SDS announced yesterday that it has signed an agreement with the Seoul Metropolitan Government to build out blockchain services.

Business  ·  27 November 2017