Bank of Korea

Enforcement

Korea Launches Multi-Agency Crackdown on Property-Related Loan Misuse

By Manesh Samtani | 04/07/2025

Regulators will recall loans and ban future lending for borrowers misusing business funds, as part of a multi-agency household debt clampdown

Crypto / Digital Assets

BOK Pauses Retail CBDC Pilot as Banks Push Into Stablecoins

By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025

BOK will halt its 100,000-user pilot, citing high costs and a government-backed push for private sector stablecoins.

Market Infrastructure

Korea Lifts 14-Year-Old ‘Kimchi Bond’ Investment Curbs

By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025

BOK aims to improve foreign exchange liquidity and ease downward pressure on the won by removing the 14-year-old restriction.

Capital / Liquidity

BOK Revamps Liquidity Management Framework, Expands Access

By Manesh Samtani | 27/06/2025

Regular repo purchases will be introduced alongside an expansion of the range of eligible collateral and new participation incentives.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korean Think Tank Calls for Reforms to Help Crypto Sector Develop

By Thisanka Siripala | 25/06/2025

The report, published by a think tank associated with Korbit, says South Korea trails the US and EU, where banks can invest in crypto firms.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BOK Governor Expresses No Objection to Stablecoin Issuance

By Thisanka Siripala | 23/06/2025

Lee Chang-yong says a won stablecoin is “necessary”, but continues to warn that it could end up increasing demand for USD-based stablecoins.

Crypto / Digital Assets

South Korean Lawmakers Propose Stricter Stablecoin Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 18/06/2025

New “Digital Asset Innovation Act” proposes higher capital requirements for stablecoin issuers and the establishment of a new committee under the FSC.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Taiwan FSC Considers Extending Transition Period for New Crypto Law

By Manesh Samtani | 14/06/2025

The draft Virtual Asset Services Law proposed in March will be submitted to Taiwanese lawmakers for consideration by the end of June.

Korean Banks Receive Approval to Advance Vietnam Expansion Plans

By Editors | 03/06/2025

IBK received a confirmation letter allowing it to initiate the process of establishing a Vietnam subsidiary. KDB received a similar letter regarding a new branch.