🇰🇷 South Korea and cryptocurrency in 2025: Political and regulatory fluctuations.
🔻 A decline in trading volume despite market maturity and increased adoption.
💥 Failed attempt by former President "Yoon Suk-yeol" to impose martial law at the end of 2024, leading to economic turmoil.
🧾 The 20% tax on cryptocurrencies has been postponed until 2027.
🕵️♂️ Regulatory bodies have begun investigations and imposed strict measures against market manipulation.
✅ In February, trading accounts for companies were officially allowed to open.
⚠️ Joint warning from the USA, Japan, and Korea regarding North Korean cyberattacks.
📉 17 unregistered platforms were banned, and penalties were imposed on Upbit due to KYC issues.
📊 Discussions have begun on the possibility of launching a Bitcoin ETF.
🗳 With the presidential elections approaching in June, cryptocurrencies have become a key issue for voters.