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South Korea crypto news from TLT: 15 original briefs, each synthesised from across 50+ outlets, cross-checked for agreement on the key figures, enriched with live market data and Bitcoin-timestamped for provenance. The latest South Korea developments are below — updated hourly, with the data context no single outlet carries.

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AltcoinsNovember 1, 2026·1 min readvia Bitcoin Sistemi
Altcoin Trading Volume Surges on South Korean Exchanges

Fifteen altcoins have seen a notable increase in trading volume on South Korean cryptocurrency platforms.

RegulationOctober 28, 2026·1 min read 5 sources
Bithumb Investigates Data Breach After Internal System Hack

South Korea's Bithumb exchange is probing a cyberattack on its internal communication system and potential customer data exposure.

ExchangesOctober 28, 2026·1 min read 5 sources
Bithumb Investigates Security Breach Impacting Internal Mobile System

South Korea's second-largest crypto exchange, Bithumb, confirms a security breach affecting its internal mobile system and is investigating potential customer data exposure.

RegulationOctober 27, 2026·1 min read 2 sources
South Korea Considers Delaying Crypto Tax Again, Pushes Start to 2029

South Korea's planned 22% crypto gains tax may be postponed until 2029, following multiple delays since its 2020 announcement.

AltcoinsOctober 25, 2026·1 min readvia Bitcoin Sistemi
South Korean Crypto Exchanges See Surge in Altcoin Trading Volumes

Altcoins are experiencing a significant rise in trading volumes on major South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges.

RegulationOctober 25, 2026·1 min read 6 sources
South Korea Proposes 2029 Delay for Crypto Tax Implementation

South Korea is considering postponing its 22% cryptocurrency gains tax until 2029 due to international tax framework alignment and data concerns.

TechnologyOctober 23, 2026·1 min read▼ 3.3% sincevia TronWeekly
Chainlink Partners With LG CNS to Boost South Korean Digital Asset Infrastructure

Chainlink's collaboration with LG CNS aims to enhance institutional blockchain solutions in South Korea.

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AltcoinsOctober 23, 2026·1 min read▼ 7.1% sincevia The Coin Republic
Chainlink Partners with LG CNS Amidst LINK Price Decline

Chainlink's new partnership with LG CNS focuses on blockchain integration but fails to boost LINK's price.

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RegulationOctober 23, 2026·1 min readvia Crypto Economy
South Korea Proposes Stablecoin Regulation via Foreign Exchange Law Amendment

South Korea plans to regulate stablecoins as payment instruments through amendments to its Foreign Exchange Transactions Act.

TechnologyOctober 23, 2026·1 min read▼ 7.5% since 3 sources
Chainlink Partners with LG CNS for Korean Won Stablecoin Infrastructure

LG CNS will integrate Chainlink's technology into its digital asset platform to support Korean won stablecoin development.

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RegulationOctober 23, 2026·1 min read 2 sources
South Korea's Crypto Regulation Bill Advances Amid Tax Policy Debate

South Korea's Digital Asset Basic Act is nearing completion, but a contentious debate over crypto taxation remains unresolved.

RegulationOctober 22, 2026·1 min readvia Crypto Economy
South Korea Advances Digital Asset Framework Amid Final Consultations

South Korea's Digital Asset Framework Act is nearing completion after government consultations, aiming to regulate exchanges and stablecoins.

DeFiOctober 20, 2026·1 min read▼ 20.8% since 2 sources
Injective Partners with BDACS for Won-Backed Tokenized Asset Settlement

Injective and BDACS will use the KRW1 stablecoin for settling tokenized assets on Injective's platform.

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RegulationOctober 20, 2026·1 min read▼ 19.5% since 3 sources
Injective Partners with BDACS for Korean Won Stablecoin Integration

Injective Protocol collaborates with BDACS to launch a Korean won-backed stablecoin within its RWA ecosystem.

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MarketsOctober 20, 2026·1 min read 2 sources
Elice Group's IPO Plunges 30% on KOSDAQ Debut

South Korean AI infrastructure firm Elice Group's stock plummeted over 30% on its first trading day after a $151M IPO.

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