FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korean Regulators Halt New Crypto Lending Services Amid Risk Concerns

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2025

The FSC and FSS have ordered crypto exchanges to stop offering new virtual asset loans until formal guidelines to protect users are established.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSC Korea to Unveil Bill for KRW Stablecoin in October - Report

By Editors | 19/08/2025

The FSC will introduce a government bill outlining issuance and management rules, accelerating the country's digital asset legislation.

Sanctions

South Korea Approves New Regulations on Terrorism Financing

By Editors | 19/08/2025

New rules effective from January 2026 will automatically apply to firms where designated persons own 50% or more or exert control.

Trending

Korea to Extend Operating Hours of Securities Settlement System

By Manesh Samtani | 15/08/2025

BOK's main settlement system will operate until 8pm from April next year to ease hurdles for foreign investors.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea Rolls Out Real-Time Malware Alert System for FIs

By Manesh Samtani | 15/08/2025

Police will now share data on phones suspected of malicious app infections directly with banks to proactively block fraudulent transactions.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Overhauls Small Business Debt Fund as Applications Surge

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/08/2025

The FSC is relaxing eligibility rules and boosting support for the “New Start Fund” after on-site consultations with business owners.

Market Infrastructure

Korea to Revise Accounting Rules to Boost Infrastructure, VC Investments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/08/2025

Regulators have clarified rules for infrastructure funds to reduce earnings volatility and are reviewing guidelines for venture capital investments.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Sees First Issuance of KOFR-Linked Bond by Non-Bank FI

By Manesh Samtani | 14/08/2025

The KRW 200 billion issuance marks a key milestone in the country's regulatory push to establish KOFR as a primary benchmark.

Korea Taps Ex-Official, Presidential Lawyer to Lead Financial Regulators

By Editors | 14/08/2025

The nominations are part of a broader government reshuffle aimed at sharpening economic policy execution and strengthening market and consumer oversight.