#韩国加密政策 Security Token Guidelines: On February 5, 2023, the Financial Services Commission released guidelines for the issuance and circulation of security tokens, which are planned to be implemented before the second half of 2024. The aim is to incorporate security tokens recorded on distributed ledgers into the regulation of the Capital Markets Act, streamline the securities issuance process, while introducing a digital securities market at the Korea Exchange, establishing OTC brokers, and differentiating the authorization requirements for over-the-counter trading intermediaries to revitalize unconventional securities trading.

• Mandatory Disclosure of Virtual Assets for Senior Officials: On May 25, 2023, the Senior Officials' Mandatory Disclosure of Virtual Assets Act was passed in the National Assembly, taking effect on December 14. Senior officials must report the virtual assets held by themselves, their spouses, and immediate family members. All members of the 21st National Assembly are required to voluntarily report their virtual asset status acquired and held between May 30, 2020, and May 31, 2023. Starting in 2024, the virtual assets held by immediate family members and spouses must also be disclosed mandatorily.

• Opening and Regulation of Corporate Accounts: On February 13, 2025, South Korea will hold the third meeting of the Virtual Asset Committee, planning to allow corporations to open real-name virtual asset accounts in phases. Initially, institutions such as law enforcement agencies that need to open accounts for 'cash conversion purposes' will be allowed to participate. In the second half of this year, professional investment corporations will be permitted to invest in virtual assets, while the full participation of ordinary corporations will be studied as a medium- to long-term plan.