Business 3 May 2019

South Korea regulator adds 9 blockchain firms in new sandbox cohort

A total of 105 companies had applied to take part in the program since its launch in January 2018, according to South Korea’s Financial Services Commission.

Business 15 October 2018

South Korea position on ICOs out by November

The South Korean government will have an official position on initial coin offerings (ICOs) by November.

Business 29 June 2018

South Korea beefs up rules on crypto exchanges, bank accounts

The Financial Services Commission has detailed new requirements for account monitoring by South Korean banks.

Business 16 March 2018

3 exchanges in South Korea face embezzlement probes

Employees at three cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea have been taken into police custody for alleged embezzlement of their clients’ funds.

Business 13 March 2018

South Korea’s ICO ban may soon be relaxed

The ban could be lifted in some as-yet undefined circumstances, allowing some token issues to go ahead where they meet new criteria, according to reports.

Business 23 January 2018

South Korea puts an end to anonymous crypto trading

Investors in South Korea will be required to use real-name accounts for trading in cryptocurrencies by Jan. 30.

Business 19 January 2018

Over 220,000 petitioners want Seoul to stay away from cryptocurrency markets

The confusion and friction over a reported proposal to shut down cryptocurrency exchanges in SoKor continue this week, and investors are having none of it.