Odaily Planet Daily News: Kaiko data shows that as of this month in 2025, the cryptocurrency trading volume valued in Korean Won (KRW) reached 66.3 billion USD, following the United States Dollar (832 billion USD) to become the second largest cryptocurrency market in the world. About one-third of adults in South Korea hold crypto assets, which is double that of the United States, indicating its increasing influence in politics and the economy. However, market fragmentation, low stablecoin adoption rates, and structural issues like the 'Kimchi Premium' still restrict institutional participation and product innovation.