Tech 16 July 2019

Shinhan Card earns patent for blockchain credit system

Shinhan Card expects their new blockchain based payment system to give more options to their customers.

Tech 15 July 2019

South Korean banks, telcos partner on a mobile identity initiative

Major businesses are partnering in South Korea to cut out the government and develop their own identification systems.

Tech 10 July 2019

South Korea’s LG using blockchain for school lunch supply chain

LG is hoping to use a proven blockchain to increase transparency for students and parents.

Business 3 July 2019

ConsenSys receives a $10 million investment from SK Group

ConsenSys is fighting back after some tough times with a large investment from South Korea’s largest telecom.

Business 2 July 2019

Busan looking to create their own cryptocurrency

Busan hopes to revitalize its economy by introducing a cryptocurrency.

Business 1 July 2019

South Korean bank to closely monitor crypto exchanges

Shinhan Bank, not wanting to be accused of working with criminals, will closely monitor the accounts of crypto exchanges for fraud.

Tech 25 June 2019

Seoul transportation ministry onboards Canadian blockchain startup

Seoul’s new partnership with Graph Blockchain seeks to integrate as much of its transporation services into the blockchain as possible.

Business 24 June 2019

Bithumb crypto exchange prosecuted by South Korean court

Bithumb is in trouble with the law for failing to protect its customers sensitive information.

Business 18 June 2019

South Korean crypto exchanges make dramatic changes to terms of use

South Korean exchanges are falling in line with new regulations, and stepping up to take responsibility in the event their services are hacked.

Tech 12 June 2019

KB Kookmin Bank, Atomrigs Lab work on digital asset management system

KB Kookmin Bank is hoping to lead the way in South Korea by creating a better management system for digital assets.

Tech 6 June 2019

South Korean postal service considers blockchain for billing system

South Korea’s postal service thinks that blockchain technology could make its billing system to reduce costs.

Business 31 May 2019

North Korean phishing attempt almost works on Upbit customers

Crafty North Korean hackers nearly found a way to steal a bunch of money from South Korean cryptocurrency investors.