South Korea

South Korea minister confirms digital currency tax plans
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19 June, 2020

South Korea minister confirms digital currency tax plans

Finance Minister Hong Nam-Ki told a parliamentary finance committee the government will introduce a taxation regime for digital currency.
South Korea assembles advisory group to prepare for digital won
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16 June, 2020

South Korea assembles advisory group to prepare for digital won

The panel will decide which laws may need to be amended to guarantee a smooth launch of a South Korean...
Blockchain ID app accesses South Korea city’s public services
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13 June, 2020

Blockchain ID app accesses South Korea city’s public services

Citizens will be able to access government services in Busan city via the app, which is used to verify their...
Blockchain-powered insurance mobile notification coming to South Korea
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11 June, 2020

Blockchain-powered insurance mobile notification coming to South Korea

South Korea’s KT Corp has partnered with a local insurer on a blockchain platform that will power mobile notification services,...
South Korea court freezes digital currency wallets for Nth Room operator
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5 June, 2020

South Korea court freezes digital currency wallets for Nth Room operator

A South Korean court has frozen the digital currency wallets of Nth Room's alleged operator.
Samsung’s embrace of digital currencies grows
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2 June, 2020

Samsung’s embrace of digital currencies grows

The technology giant unveiled its second-generation Secure Element chip S3FV9RR and "enhanced" software for smartphones.
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