[South Korean Police Investigate 26 Local Polymarket Users, 18 Referred to Prosecutors for Alleged Illegal Gambling] According to a report by Jinse Finance on September 17, citing *Asia Economy*, South Korean police have launched investigations into 26 local Polymarket users and referred 18 of them to prosecutors on suspicion of illegal gambling. The total betting amount by these users is approximately 17.6 billion KRW (around $12.7 million). Previously, South Korean media regulatory authorities determined that Polymarket constitutes illegal gambling, and South Korea blocked local users' access to the platform last month.