The Seoul Metropolitan Government has committed over $1 billion to invest in innovative startups by 2022, including blockchain firms.
Crypto exchange Bithumb has launched a global OTC trading desk for digital assets based in Hong Kong.
A Bank of Korea study concluded that a central bank digital currency could adversely affect commercial banks and ultimately financial stability.
South Korea has decided not to lift its ban on domestic initial coin offerings after a watchdog's survey found projects have been violating rules.
Four major cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea have partnered on an initiative to combat potential money laundering and protect users.
Two execs from South Korean crypto exchange Komid have been given jail time for faking trading volume and deceiving investors.
Only seven out of 21 South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges inspected got a full pass in a recent government security audit.
Hashed CEO Simon Seojoon Kim looks at the inherent limitations of ICOs, in particular the belief that "anyone can invest in an initial project."
A South Korean court has ruled in favor of the Bithumb cryptocurrency exchange after a user sued the firm over a $355,000 hack.
How a South Korean governor is moving fast on blockchain, despite a slow national legislature.
Three executives of UPbit, one of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, have been formally charged by the country’s prosecutors.
Two South Korean government ministries are exploring blockchain's potential to bring new efficiencies to port logistics.
South Korea's National Election Commission says it is building a blockchain-based voting platform to be trialed in December.
The Korean Bar Association has called on the government to introduce blockchain regulations, ASAP.
A powerful new voice is standing up to South Korea's ICO ban.