$110 billion in crypto left South Korea in 2025 owing to strict trading rules

While South Korean financial officials acknowledged the need for new rules, disagreements over stablecoins delayed a broader crypto framework. What to know : South Koreans transferred over 160 trillion won to foreign crypto exchanges last year due to domestic regulatory restrictions. The delay in implementing the Digital Asset Basic Act has left a regulatory gap, pushing investors to offshore platforms. Domestic exchanges face strict regulations, limiting them to spot trading, while foreign platforms offer more complex products.