Kim Jong-hyun positions COOCON to launch Korea won stablecoin on legalization

COOCON, led by CEO Kim Jong-hyun, is preparing to launch a Korean won-backed stablecoin aligned with new digital finance regulations, leveraging its comprehensive API and payment network infrastructure to serve banks, payment firms, and inbound foreign tourists for seamless cross-border payments and withdrawals.

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