South Korea2026-10-02 02:44:32South Korea Unveils Tokenized Securities Rules With KRW 100 Million Annual Net Buying Cap for Retail InvestorsSouth Korea’s Financial Services Commission said on Oct. 1 that amendments tied to tokenized securities under the Electronic Securities Act and the Capital Markets Act are set to take effect on Feb. 4, 2027, with draft enforcement rules open for public notice from Oct. 2 to Nov. 11. The proposal lays out which securities can be issued in tokenized form, including not only fractionalized investment products but also standardized securities such as stocks, bonds, and funds. It also sets conditions for distributed ledgers, requiring participation from an electronic registration institution and at least two account management institutions. The draft bars direct payment of ledger usage fees for electronic registration, citing the public-book nature of the ledger and the need to avoid delays in confirming rights. Separately, the Capital Markets Act draft adds debt securities to the list of permitted over-the-counter trading categories for tokenized securities and sets a retail investor cap of KRW 100 million in annual net purchases at each OTC venue. The FSC said industry feedback, including calls to raise the cap, lower the KRW 4 billion minimum capital requirement for issuer account managers, and ease distributed ledger requirements, will be reviewed during the legislative process.40
Plume Network2026-09-29 08:19:31Plume Network Korea lead says tokenized securities combine TradFi strengths with blockchainPlume Network Korea lead Sumi Kim said tokenized securities emerged from efforts to combine the strengths of traditional finance and blockchain, while stressing that legal licensing in each jurisdiction is a prerequisite for doing business. Speaking at GWDC 2026 Korea in Seoul, Kim said Plume Network, founded in 2024, covers the full process from financial asset tokenization to distribution and is already working with multiple asset managers and brokerages in the United States. She said the biggest pain point for crypto assets had previously been security, and argued that tokenized securities are one response to that problem. Kim also said tokenized assets are meaningless without demand, adding that yield-bearing products have drawn the most attention so far. On compliance, she outlined the company’s licensing path, including an early U.S. transfer agent license, a business license in Abu Dhabi Global Market, and a more recent license in Bermuda, with applications under way in places including Hong Kong. Kim also noted that South Korea’s STO-related law is set to take effect in February next year and said Korean financial institutions should pay attention to tokenized securities, not just stablecoins.210
AhnLab Blockc2026-09-29 05:38:55AhnLab Blockchain executive says permissions and accountability will define the next AI-blockchain phaseAt GWDC 2026 Korea, Lim Ju-young, a director at AhnLab Blockchain Company, said the earliest impact from combining AI and blockchain is likely to appear in payments, with data trading expected to follow. She said blockchain can be used to verify data, assess its value, and distribute corresponding rewards. Lim also argued that the biggest hurdle for traditional finance in adopting blockchain is the speed gap between legacy and new systems. In her view, financial institutions place greater weight on accountability and control, making it difficult to operate with the same openness seen in Web3, while both AI and blockchain are still evolving. Looking ahead, she said STO and RWA are likely to grow quickly, and the value of data, long overlooked, could rise sharply. She added that data may eventually be treated like an energy source and traded in tokenized form, a stage she said could arrive in about two years. For projects entering South Korea, she highlighted retail appeal, security and trust, and reputation management as key priorities.210
South Korea2026-09-13 10:19:24South Korea may push forward Digital Asset Basic Act this year, though passage could slip to first half of next yearSouth Korea is preparing to move ahead with its proposed Digital Asset Basic Act, according to MK, which cited Min Byung-deok, a lawmaker from the Democratic Party of Korea. He said the bill is expected to be pushed within this year, with a public hearing planned for this month and formal legislative review set to begin in November after the national audit ends. The timeline is not fixed. Because the National Assembly still faces the national audit and budget review process, the legislative schedule could be pushed back to the first half of next year. The report also said South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has released a phased roadmap for security token offerings, or STOs. At the same time, financial institutions are carrying out tokenization system tests and working on cooperation tied to global infrastructure. Taken together, the moves indicate that South Korea’s digital asset oversight is moving beyond policy discussion and toward implementation planning.790
South Korea2026-09-04 09:45:41South Korea Targets February 2027 for Full Tokenized Securities MarketSouth Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) and Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) have announced a phased roadmap to fully tokenize traditional securities, including stocks, bonds, and funds, starting February 2027. The plan, reported by CoinDesk, aims to expand Security Token Offerings (STO) from fractional investment products to conventional securities. FSC Vice Chairman Kwon Dae-young stated that the authorities are committed to laying the groundwork for issuance and circulation of tokenized traditional securities, with the ultimate goal of transforming capital market infrastructure for digital connectivity. The roadmap includes three phases: Phase 1 (February 2027) involves legal changes for electronic registration, institutional money market funds, bonds, unlisted stocks via trusts, and fractional investment securities; Phase 2 extends tokenization to all publicly offered securities; Phase 3 establishes stablecoin-linked on-chain payment infrastructure. Individual subscription limits are set at the lower of 30 million won (approximately $22,000) or 5% of total issuance, with OTC platform annual net purchase cap at around $74,000. The timeline for later phases depends on Phase 1 execution and pending stablecoin legislation.890
Mirae Asset2026-08-27 11:37:10Mirae Asset targets a $109 billion crypto push after acquiring Digital XMirae Asset Financial Group founder Park Hyeon-joo laid out a crypto plan for Digital X at an internal employee event, according to CoinDesk. The strategy covers stablecoins, real-world assets, and security token offerings. Digital X was previously known as Korbit. CoinDesk framed the move as part of Mirae Asset’s attempt to build a $109 billion crypto empire following the acquisition. The report did not provide further operational details in the summary provided, but it identified the business lines Park highlighted and tied them directly to the newly acquired entity. The remarks were made to employees rather than in a public product launch or regulatory filing, based on the source text.410
Mirae Asset G2026-08-27 04:16:05Mirae Asset to make Digital X a core pillar of its 3.0 strategyMirae Asset Group plans to place its crypto trading platform Digital X at the center of its "Mirae Asset 3.0" strategy, according to Yonhap News Agency. Chairman Park Hyeon-joo said the group will build the initiative on more than KRW 1,500 trillion in client assets. In the first phase, Mirae Asset aims to expand its digital asset business to KRW 150 trillion and is targeting profitability by 2027. The company also plans to broaden its product lineup across four areas: crypto assets, stablecoins, real-world assets, and security token offerings. In addition, it intends to push the tokenization of assets including gold, silver, and electricity, while developing on-chain financial services. Digital X was formerly the South Korean crypto exchange Korbit. Mirae Asset later renamed the platform after acquiring a 97.15% stake.930
Korea Exchang2026-08-22 11:49:21KRX Plans New Securities Market Launch in Mid-November as South Korea’s STO Sector Reaches a Turning PointSouth Korea’s Korea Exchange (KRX) plans to launch a new securities market on November 16, opening the door for assets such as art, real estate and music copyrights to trade through securities accounts like stocks. Before the launch, KRX will run a six-week mock trading session from October 6 to November 13 while it continues system work and prepares market participants. The launch date may still change depending on how quickly regulators approve listed products. The initial market will use traditional electronic securities, while blockchain-based tokenized securities are expected to roll out later, after related laws take effect in February 2027.1190
