What Korea’s big bet means for global markets

Massive pullout of Korean investors from Tesla For years, Korean retail investors have been behind Tesla,…

South Korea’s Incoming FSC Chief Slams Crypto as Valueless

Lee Eok-won, the nominee for chairman of South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC), has made harshly…

Korea’s Jeju City to Seize Crypto of Alleged Tax Evaders

Tax officials in Jeju City, the capital of the South Korean island province of Jeju, have…

Korea’s ‘Onshore’ Won Policy Could Hinder Its Stablecoin Ambition

Good Morning, Asia. Here’s what’s making news in the markets: Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a…

Spotlight on Character.AI: Claire Korea’s Journey in AI Innovation

Darius Baruo Aug 13, 2025 22:55 Claire Korea, a Technical Program Manager…

Korea’s Stablecoin Craze Heats Up as Banks and Fintechs Race To Cash In

Key Takeaways South Korea’s major banks are partnering with digital finance firms to tap into the…

Both Front-Runners in South Korea’s Election Have Proposed Pro-Crypto Policies

Key Takeaways The leading candidates in South Korea’s presidential election support pro-crypto policies. Kim Moon-soo and…

Korea’s Co-Living Market Heats Up in 2025

Email Sign Up For Our Free Weekly Newsletter Interest grows from both domestic and foreign capital…

South Korea’s NPS Returns 0.87% in 1st Quarter

The National Pension Service of South Korea reported a 0.87% gain in the first quarter of…

Bitcoin ETFs and stablecoins take center stage in South Korea’s election

Cryptocurrency has emerged as a defining issue in South Korea’s snap presidential election, with candidates vying…

South Korea’s Democratic Party sets up ‘Digital Asset Committee’

The largest political party in South Korea, the Democratic Party, has launched a Digital Asset Committee…

The Download: canceled climate tech projects, and South Korea’s AI web comics

This year has been rough for climate technology: Companies have canceled, downsized, or shut down at…

Generative AI is reshaping South Korea’s webcomics industry

Lee drew inspiration for his renegade baseball avengers from the Sammi Superstars, one of South Korea’s…