#SouthKoreaCryptoPolicy 1. Cross‑Border Regulation 🛂

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2. Institutional Access in Two Phases

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3. Next‑Wave Regulatory Framework (Second Phase)

Stablecoin regulation,

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4. Spot ETFs

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5. Taxation Updates

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6. NFT Classification

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7. Enforcement & Compliance

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✅ What This Means

2025 marks South Korea’s shift from restrictive oversight to a regulated, institutional-friendly crypto ecosystem.

The combination of reporting rules, institutional access, ETF pathways, and security measures improves transparency and attracts both domestic and foreign investors.

But, with 20% capital gains taxes and stringent AML, compliance will be key.

Summary Table

Policy AreaTimelineKey ChangeCross-border txH2 2025Registration + monthly reportsInstitutionsH1/H2 2025Real‑name accounts for non-profits, later public companiesCrypto law (2nd phase)H2 2025Comprehensive regulation: trading, AML, stablecoinsSpot ETFs2025Approval expected within yearTaxJan 1, 202520% gains (22% w/ local)NFTsJune 2024 onwardSome NFTs now virtual assets/issuesEnforcementOngoingCold wallets, bans on foreign infractions

Need deeper details—like how spot ETF rollout aligns with US ETFs, NFT classification specifics, or implications for mining (e.g. recent KEPCO study)? I can dive into any of those next.