Several blockchain associations in South Korea are pushing back against a government proposal they fear will stifle industry innovation.
Korea's Jeju island is eyeing a plan to allow crypto projects to conduct initial coin offerings in the self-governing province despite a domestic ban.
A biotech giant based in South Korea is turning to blockchain to allow it to share genetic data without risking patients' privacy.
Trading volume on South Korea's Bithumb exchange has plummeted since it temporarily stopped offering new account registrations.
South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service has encouraged public and private sector companies to develop a blockchain-based stock trading system.
Korean police are investigating a cryptocurrency startup claiming to be selling treasure from a sunken ship, the Korea Joongang Daily reported.
Cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea may soon lose eligibility for tax benefits currently granted to smaller companies and startups.
An executive at the Financial Services Commission has called on politicians to pass a bill regulating cryptocurrency exchanges "as soon as possible."
The second largest mobile carrier in South Korea has launched its own blockchain network and aims to apply the tech across several sectors.
South Korea's Financial Services Commission has revealed it is setting up a department dedicated largely to cryptocurrencies and blockchain.
South Korea is planning to cut tax for companies developing nascent technologies such as blockchain as part of its push for innovation growth.
A South Korean government-funded organization has submitted a blockchain-related patent application to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Lawmakers in South Korea are said to be racing to make laws to regulate the sector.
The company behind OK Cashbag, the oldest mileage point program in South Korea, is mulling a plan to convert cash points into cryptocurrency.
Banks in South Korea are now required to monitor all accounts held by crypto exchanges following a tightening of anti-money laundering measures.