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South Korea Plans Stablecoin Bill to Modernize Banking

8/19/2025

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Summary

Story summary

South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) will propose a stablecoin bill in October 2025 to regulate digital assets.
The bill supports a won-backed stablecoin, reducing dependence on dollar-pegged tokens, with backing from President Lee Jae-myung.
Major banks are developing a won-pegged stablecoin, anticipated to launch by late 2025 or early 2026.
The initiative aims to enhance financial access for marginalized groups and modernize banking through digital transactions.
Regulatory challenges include reserve maintenance and high capital requirements for new market entrants.

History

Historical Context

In 2014, the Bank of Korea initiated a pilot program for digital currency, reflecting South Korea's commitment to financial innovation. This aligns with President Lee Jae-myung's support for a stablecoin bill aimed at creating a won-backed digital asset, amidst a global trend toward digital currency regulation. Such initiatives could enhance financial access and reshape the banking landscape in South Korea.

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Story summary

South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) will propose a stablecoin bill in October 2025 to regulate digital assets.
The bill supports a won-backed stablecoin, reducing dependence on dollar-pegged tokens, with backing from President Lee Jae-myung.
Major banks are developing a won-pegged stablecoin, anticipated to launch by late 2025 or early 2026.
The initiative aims to enhance financial access for marginalized groups and modernize banking through digital transactions.
Regulatory challenges include reserve maintenance and high capital requirements for new market entrants.

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