According to the Central Bank, by November 2024, 15.59 million people (about a third of the population) have invested in crypto assets. The total investment amount has reached $70 billion, and the daily trading volume of cryptocurrencies is $10.2 billion — comparable to the volume of the country’s traditional stock markets.
Interest in cryptocurrencies in South Korea continues to grow, leading to the need for stronger investor protection and greater stability in the digital asset market.
They are quickly moving toward implementing a taxation law.