#SouthKoreaCryptoPolicy No matter who clinches South Korea’s presidential election this week, one outcome is certain: the country’s crypto industry is poised to win.

More than a third of South Korea’s population, or about 18 million people, dabble in digital assets, making it one of the world’s most active and enthusiastic crypto market. On some days, trading turnover on domestic crypto exchanges exceeds that of the Kospi and Kosdaq stock indices, underscoring the sector’s growing importance.