#SouthKoreaCryptoPolicy South Korea is ramping up crypto regulation with a phased rollout planned throughout 2025. Beginning April, charities, universities, and crypto exchanges can open real‑name accounts and sell donated crypto under Financial Services Commission oversight . By Q3, roughly 3,500 institutions—public companies and investment firms—will join a pilot allowing full market participation . The “one‑exchange‑one‑bank” restriction will be dismantled, boosting partnership flexibility . Additionally, effective January 2025, a 20 % tax on crypto gains takes effect, with exemptions for small investors . These reforms are part of the Virtual Asset User Protection Act initiated in July 2024 to enhance investor security and align with global standards.