#SouthKoreaCryptoPolicy South Korea is actively shaping its crypto policy, aiming for a more structured market by Q3 2025 with new guidelines for institutional crypto investment. This includes allowing charities, universities, and eventually corporations to trade digital assets via real-name verified accounts.

New rules, effective June 2025, also permit nonprofits to sell crypto donations and exchanges to liquidate crypto fees for operational costs, with strict compliance and anti-money laundering (AML) measures. There's also a focus on tighter listing standards for exchanges to curb volatility and scrutinize "zombie coins" and memecoins. The proposed Digital Asset Basic Act (DABA) and ongoing discussions for spot Bitcoin ETFs signal a move toward deeper integration with traditional finance. The planned 20% capital gains tax on crypto has been delayed until 2027.