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CoinDesk•James Van Straten19 AugSouth Korea — page 11
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US and South Korea scale back joint military drills after Trump orders cuts
The reduction in US-South Korea military drills may weaken regional security and signal fluctuating US alliance commitments in East Asia.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team19 Aug
South Korea Blocks Polymarket Over Gambling Concerns
South Korea blocked Polymarket over illegal gambling concerns, joining more than 30 jurisdictions restricting the prediction market.
South Korea Bans Polymarket, Citing Its Winner-Take-All Structure
South Korea ordered domestic access to Polymarket blocked, citing violations of the country’s Criminal Act and National Sports Promotion Act over gambling concerns. The Korea Communications Commission announced the decision on Tuesday, after consulting with police and gambling regulators, ordering internet providers to cut off access nationwide. Why South Korea Ordered the Block Gambling is
BeInCrypto•Luis Blanco18 Aug
Polymarket Hit With Access Block in South Korea Over Gambling Allegations
Polymarket faces another regulatory setback as South Korea orders access blocked.
Crypto firms are struggling in South Korea
South Korean crypto exchanges Upbit and Bithumb have seen revenues plummet this year amid a wider downturn for crypto firms in the country.
Protos•Jacob Lyon18 Aug
South Korea blocks Polymarket, citing illegal crypto gambling
South Korea's ban on Polymarket highlights increasing global scrutiny on crypto platforms, potentially stifling innovation in prediction markets.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team18 Aug
South Korea joins more than 30 jurisdictions restricting Polymarket access
CoinDesk•Francisco Rodrigues18 Aug
South Korea moves to block Polymarket over gambling concerns
The Korea Media and Communications Commission said Polymarket’s structure and operations amount to illegal gambling despite its noncustodial design and smart contracts.
Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Yohan Yun18 Aug
South Korea orders Polymarket block over illegal gambling concerns
South Korea has ordered access to Polymarket to be blocked after regulators found that the crypto-based prediction market provides an illegal gambling environment to domestic users. South Korea’s Broadcasting, Media and Communications Review Committee voted on Aug. 18 to issue…
Important Ripple (XRP) Partnership Targets Cross-Border Remittances
South Korea's Jeonbuk Bank is set to deploy Ripple Payments as businesses seek faster alternatives to traditional cross-border transfer routes.
Ripple partners with South Korea’s Jeonbuk Bank for cross-border payments
The Jeonbuk Bank collaboration marked Ripple's third Korean partnership this year, following those with Kyobo Life Insurance and Kbank.
The Block•Timmy Shen18 AugRipple partners with South Korea’s Jeonbuk Bank for cross-border payments
The Jeonbuk Bank collaboration marked Ripple's third Korean partnership this year, following those with Kyobo Life Insurance and Kbank.
The Block•Timmy Shen18 Aug
Upbit and Bithumb report 50% declines in H1 revenue, reflecting market contraction
Investor capital in South Korea largely shifted toward domestic equities, with the benchmark KOSPI more than doubling in H1 2026.
The Block•Danny Park18 AugUpbit and Bithumb report 50% declines in H1 revenue, reflecting market contraction
Investor capital in South Korea largely shifted toward domestic equities, with the benchmark KOSPI more than doubling in H1 2026.
The Block•Danny Park18 Aug
South Korea’s Jeonbuk Bank deploys Ripple for cross-border payments
Ripple is bringing its cross-border payments platform to Jeonbuk Bank, but key details including its launch status and settlement asset remain undisclosed.
Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra18 Aug
Kbank, not Jeonbuk Bank, is leading South Korea’s Ripple Payments push
Kbank's Ripple partnership could accelerate blockchain adoption in South Korea's banking sector, challenging traditional payment systems.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team18 Aug
South Korea eliminates Motif Technologies from sovereign AI competition, narrowing field to three
South Korea's AI competition highlights the strategic importance of AI in national policy, emphasizing industrial applicability and public utility.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team18 Aug
Trump demands $10B from South Korea amid talks with Kim Jong Un
Trump's demands could strain US-South Korea relations, impacting regional security dynamics and altering military readiness against North Korea.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team17 Aug
Trump directs Pentagon to reduce military drills with South Korea
Scaling back US-South Korea military drills may weaken regional security, strain alliances, and embolden North Korea's strategic posture.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team16 Aug