South Korea

Korea Exchange Launches Blockchain-Powered Private Market
The Korea Exchange, South Korea’s sole securities exchange operator, has launched a new service that utilizes blockchain technology.

Gemini Expands Bitcoin and Ether Exchange to New Asian Markets
Digital currency exchange Gemini announced yesterday that it is opening its services to traders in South Korea and Japan.

Singapore Central Bank Inks Blockchain Deals With India, South Korea
It’s been a busy week on the blockchain front for Singapore’s central bank.

Korean Credit Card Giant to Integrate Blockchain Identity Service
South Korea’s largest credit card company is set to use a blockchain identity solution developed by local bitcoin startup Coinplug.

Samsung SDS Invests in Blockchain Startup
An information technology affiliate of Samsung announced today that it has invested in a blockchain startup.

Korea Exchange Talks Top-Down Approach to Blockchain Innovation
The Korea Exchange opens up about its strategy on blockchain tech and why it is investigating how it could be used to open new markets.

Korea's Securities Exchange Developing Blockchain Trading System
The Korea Exchange, South Korea’s lone securities exchange, is reportedly moving to create an over-the-counter trading platform using blockchain.

One of South Korea's Biggest Banks is Developing Blockchain Remittances
South Korea's KB Kookmin Bank is developing a blockchain remittance solution with the aim of ushering in "safer and faster" foreign exchange services.

South Korea's Central Bank Encouraged to Explore Blockchain Tech
A new report undertaken by the Bank of Korea has recommended that the central bank should pay close attention to blockchain technology.

