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Korean banks race to test stablecoins as Seoul's digital currency rules remain stuck
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Fusion42 · 15 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
South Korean financial firms like Kakao Pay and KB Financial Group are advancing won-denominated stablecoin technologies despite stalled government legislation over regulatory authority and ownership limits. The delay in the Digital Asset Basic Act risks ceding ground to foreign stablecoins, threatening South Korea's monetary sovereignty.
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You must prepare for regulatory uncertainty in won stablecoins as Seoul delays legislation while banks build capabilities. Locking in partnerships now could secure early market entry before lawmakers settle ownership rules.
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