South Korea Should Help Defend Ukraine’s Skies
Seoul can prove itself a genuine partner to Europe, not just an opportunist.
Foreign Policy•Lami Kim8 SeptSouth Korea — page 6
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Upbit lists Cluster Protocol, Hemi and Useless tokens across multiple markets
Upbit's token listings highlight South Korea's growing influence in the crypto market, potentially driving innovation and adoption in the region.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team8 Sept
Iran warns South Korea against joining US military ops in Strait of Hormuz
South Korea's decision on military involvement could significantly impact regional stability and influence future U.S.-Iran relations.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez8 Sept
Stablecoins could save South Korean merchants $3.8B annually, budget office finds
Adopting stablecoins in South Korea could revolutionize merchant payment systems, but regulatory disagreements may hinder their potential benefits.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team8 Sept
‘Girl’s day’ controversy reignites debate over how women are treated in South Korean football
A referee is alleged to have made a remark referring to menstruation that has revived concerns about treatment of players It was a comment allegedly made by a referee during a WK League match that became one of the biggest controversies in South Korean women’s football. What began as an on-field dispute involving South Korea’s all-time top goalscorer, Ji So-yun, has since developed into a wider debate, prompting a response from the Korea Football Association and raising questions about the treatment of female players, the structural set-up of women’s football in Korea and accountability within its governing bodies. It was around the 31st minute of the Suwon FC Women v Seoul City Hall game on 28 August when the incident happened. Suwon’s former Chelsea midfielder Ji appealed for a foul after what she felt were repeated rough tackles by the opposition. The female referee, Bae Sun-young, is then alleged to have made, over the officials’ radio system, a remark interpreted as referring to menstruation after describing Ji as “sensitive from the start”. Ji says she overheard the comment and footage from the game shows Ji visibly upset as she talks to the referee. Ji was shown a yellow card after confronting the official. In frustration Ji threw a water bottle as she approached the Suwon bench. Bae walked towards Ji, appearing to reach for a red card before deciding against issuing one, showing a yellow instead. This is an extract from our free email about women’s football, Moving the Goalposts. To get the full edition, visit this page and follow the instructions . Moving the Goalposts is delivered to your inboxes every Tuesday and Thursday . Continue reading...
The Guardian•Abbie Aitken in Seoul8 Sept
KeSPA hosts evaluation matches for South Korea’s Asian Games team
KeSPA's strategic preparation highlights the growing significance of esports in international competitions, influencing future team dynamics and global perceptions.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team8 Sept
South Korea’s Shinhan recommends 2% digital asset portfolio allocation
Shinhan Investment Securities has proposed allocating 2% of investment portfolios to digital assets as the traditional 60% stock and 40% bond strategy struggles to provide the diversification investors once expected. According to Yonhap News Agency, Shinhan Investment Securities senior researcher…
South Korea’s KRW1 stablecoin taps LayerZero for cross-chain expansion
BDACS has selected LayerZero’s Omnichain Fungible Token standard for its KRW1 stablecoin, giving the won-backed asset a unified cross-chain system as the company seeks to expand its use outside South Korea. LayerZero said BDACS, South Korea’s largest digital asset custodian…
Samsung SDS expands OpenAI, Anthropic partnerships for AI transformation
Samsung SDS's AI partnerships may reshape South Korea's tech landscape, influencing AI model rankings and market dynamics significantly.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez8 Sept
How Crypto Trading Is Changing With Zero Fees and AI
Twenty traders gathered in Bali in August for the final of Alpha Arena S03, competing live in a simulated trading environment for a share of $100,000. The competition, backed by MEXC Ventures and held during CoinFest Asia, was won by Japan’s Arumando, followed by Murasaki Trades from the Philippines and Coin6097 from South Korea. For
BeInCrypto•Bradley Peak7 Sept
South Korea’s Hanwha Advances Tokenized Securities With Avalanche Platform as Regulations Evolve
As South Korea’s capital markets approach blockchain technology, financial institutions continue to prepare themselves by building their own tokenized securities platform. Hanwha Investment & Securities reportedly developed a tokenized securities platform that operates across multiple networks, including Avalanche. According to Seoul Economic Daily, the news was announced on September 6
TheNewsCrypto•Lakshya Baskar7 Sept
South Korea Requires Reporting of Crypto Accounts at Bankrupt Overseas Exchanges
South Korea’s National Tax Service (NTS) has clarified that residents may still have to report cryptocurrency accounts held with overseas exchanges even after those platforms have gone bankrupt and customers can no longer trade or withdraw their assets. The NTS issued the interpretation on August 28 after a South Korean
TheNewsCrypto•Sarala7 Sept
South Korea and US finalize over $20B gas plant investment in Texas
This investment strengthens US-South Korea economic ties, boosts energy infrastructure, and supports growing AI-driven electricity demands.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team7 Sept
Iran warns South Korea against military involvement in Persian Gulf
Iran's warning to South Korea highlights the risk of escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf, impacting regional stability and global markets.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez7 Sept
Hanwha taps Avalanche for tokenized securities platform in South Korea
Hanwha Investment & Securities has reportedly completed a tokenized securities platform supporting Avalanche as South Korea prepares to bring blockchain-based securities into its regulated capital markets system in February 2027. Seoul Economic Daily reported Sunday that the South Korean brokerage…
Hanwha builds tokenized securities platform on Avalanche as South Korea rewrites its digital asset rulebook
South Korea's regulatory shift and Hanwha's platform could accelerate global adoption of tokenized securities, reshaping financial markets.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team7 Sept
South Korea’s Hanwha develops tokenized securities platform on Avalanche as local regulation takes shape: report
South Korea passed amendments that integrate tokenized securities into the existing financial system, coming into effect next February.
The Block•Danny Park7 Sept
South Korea says bankrupt exchange accounts remain reportable
South Korea says qualifying overseas crypto accounts remain reportable even when exchange bankruptcy prevents trading or withdrawals.
Goldman Strategist Holds 12,000 KOSPI Target: Will Memory Earnings Close a 74% Gap?
South Korea’s KOSPI index would need to climb roughly 74% to reach the level Goldman Sachs strategist Timothy Moe still expects. He is holding a 12,000 target set before the index lost a quarter of its value. Moe, the bank’s chief Asia Pacific equity strategist, published the call three months ago and has not revised
BeInCrypto•Kamina Bashir7 Sept
South Korea’s trillion-dollar pension fund pauses foreign exchange hedging as won strengthens
The NPS's hedging pause highlights a shift towards adaptive currency management, influencing global FX strategies and market dynamics.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team7 Sept