Survey Reveals One-Quarter Of South Koreans Own Cryptocurrency

According to Odaily, a recent survey conducted by Hashed Open Research, an affiliate of the blockchain accelerator Hashed, reveals that one in four South Koreans own cryptocurrency. The survey, which included 2,000 participants aged 20 to 69, found that 25% of respondents are currently investing in cryptocurrencies, with the majority aiming for short-term profits. Among those surveyed, more than half (54%) of individuals aged 30 to 39 have previously held or currently hold cryptocurrencies. Additionally, 43% of respondents in their 40s reported having traded or currently trading in digital currencies. The proportion of cryptocurrency traders and investors is smaller in other age groups, with 38.8% of those aged 20 to 29 indicating they have bought or sold Bitcoin or altcoins.