South Korea

South Korea’s central bank governor emphasized on Thursday that monetary policy easing would require a flexible approach this year due to significant political and economic uncertainties.

Do Kwon, now in US custody, has pleaded not guilty to fraud charges tied to TerraUSD’s $40 billion collapse. Following his extradition, the Justice Department seeks prison time for financial fraud and fake passports, while South Korea sought a 40-year sentence. Calm in court, Kwon faces a long legal battle. Is he unrepentant or truly innocent?

The new year has brought thrilling news for Squid Game fans as Netflix Korea “accidentally” revealed the highly anticipated release date for Season 3 and some exciting details about the third season of the popular series.

With the release of many new Squid Games tokens inspired by the game show, blockchain experts and community members are warning that many of these tokens may be fraudulent or part of rug pull schemes.

Data from the Bank of Korea (BOK) has showed that the number of cryptocurrency investors in Korea has reached 15.59 million as of November, an increase of 610,000 compared to the previous month, representing more than 30% of Korea's entire population of approximately 51.23 million.

Do Kwon’s appeal against his extradition to South Korea has been rejected by Montenegro’s Constitutional Court, reaffirming claims by the US and South Korea. With legal options narrowing, what defense strategies remain for the Terraform Labs co-founder?

South Korea and the U.S. have joined forces to develop technologies to prevent cryptocurrency theft, especially targeting North Korean hackers responsible for large-scale heists. The partnership includes research, tracking stolen assets, and tightening sanctions against networks aiding cybercrimes.

Former South Korean lawmaker Kim Nam-guk was sentenced to six months in prison for hiding $6.8 million in cryptocurrency during financial disclosures.

The highly anticipated South Korean film Crypto Man inspired by real events surrounding a $50 billion Won cryptocurrency crash is set to hit theatres in Jan 2025.

South Korea's political crisis, sparked by President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration and impeachment calls, is disrupting key tech initiatives, including the AI Basic Act and national AI strategy. This uncertainty threatens the country’s ability to lead in AI, attract global investment, and advance crucial technological reforms.