SOUTH KOREA
South Korea, officially known as the Republic of Korea, is located on the Korean Peninsula in East Asia. It is known for its advanced technology, bustling cities like Seoul, rich cultural heritage, and a robust economy driven by industries such as electronics, automotive, and shipbuilding. The country is a democratic republic with a president as head of state. South Korea's education system is highly competitive, and its cuisine, like kimchi and bulgogi, has global recognition. The country also has a strong entertainment industry, known for K-pop and Korean drama. The demilitarized zone (DMZ) separating South Korea from North Korea remains a significant geopolitical focus.
South Korean VC Firm Hashed Lost Up to $3.6B to LUNA Crash: CEO
Simon Seojoon Kim, the CEO of South Korean venture capital firm, Hashed has revealed the firm lost up to $3.6 billion when Terra collapsed back in May.
Do Kwon's Fate Remains Uncertain, Prosecutors Completed 'Search and Seizure' Raid
Do Kwon is still under the lens of South Korean regulators as investigations into Terraform Labs and the collapse of the firm’s first tokens, LUNA and UST.
South Korea Postpones Proposed 20% Crypto Tax until 2025
South Korean lawmakers have once again postponed the implementation of the crypto tax law until 2025.
Prosecutors Raid Crypto Exchanges amid Terra Probe: Report
South Korean regulators have reportedly raided entities that are connected with Terraform Labs as another effort in the ongoing investigation of the case.
South Korean Car Dealer Launches NFTs to Reduce Paperwork Costs
Han Sung Motor, a South Korean imported car dealer, has rolled out non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to offer customers a secure and convenient experience because they can check car details using their smartphones.
South Korea's Crypto Tax Delayed Until Jan 2025
Crypto tax on digital assets in South Korea will be further delayed by another two years, according to an announcement from an official of the Ministry of Economy and Finance tax policy.
Major Korean Exchanges Delisting Litecoin Subject to New Privacy Feature Concerns
Five major South Korean crypto exchanges issued investors’ advisories concerning Litecoin. These exchanges said they are committed to preventing money laundering and crime through technology.
Solana Launches $100m Web3.0 Fund for South Korean Startups
Layer-1 blockchain protocol Solana has launched a $100 million fund to back startups in the South Korea Web3.0 ecosystem through its subsidiaries Solana Ventures and Solana Foundation.
Terraform Labs Staff Discloses LUNA's Potential Risk of Crash but Neglected: South Korean Authority
The staff of embattled blockchain startup Terraform Labs have been called for questioning as part of an investigation being carried out by the Seoul Southern District Prosecutor’s Office’s joint financial and securities crime investigation team.
S. Korean Exchanges to be Held Accountable for LUNA Crash
According to the latest reports from local media platform Newspim, the top cryptocurrency exchanges are now likely to be held accountable for failing to implement measures to protect investors from the crash.
Prosecutors Investigate Do Kwon with Ponzi Fraud Charges amid Terraform Labs Dissolvement
South Korean Prosecutors are investigating Do Kwon if they will file Ponzi fraud charges against him following the Terra crash.
More Troubles for Do Kwon as S. Korea Levies $78M Tax Evasion Fine
Terraform Labs is currently being charged with tax evasion fraud by the South Korean National Tax Service, a move that complicates matters for the startup that is trying to salvage its collapsed ecosystem
South Korea Launches “Emergency” Inspection of Crypto Exchanges Following Terra Crash
To boost investor protection following the recent collapse of LUNA and TerraUSD (UST) tokens, financial authorities in South Korea have beefed up crypto exchange inspections.
South Korea to Delay 20% Capital Gains Tax on Digital Asset Investments until Jan 2025
Before levying income taxes on virtual assets, South Korean lawmakers have called for the government to prepare for effective implementation of new rules.
South Korean Companies Adopt NFT Strategy to Attract the Younger Generation
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have been endeared in the South Korean market as companies treat NFTs as one of the favourable marketing tools.