The Bank of Korea plans to link its central-bank deposit tokens with public blockchain networks, aiming to reshape money movement in South Korea and beyond.
Stablecoins accounted for 47% of South Korea's crypto outflows in Q1, leading to concerns about the reliance on foreign stablecoins impacting the won's global role.
The global stablecoin market has exceeded $230 billion, with rapid growth in private issuers. South Korea aims to institutionalize stablecoins before foreign coins dominate local trading.
Major exchanges and regulators in South Korea are involved in discussions about stablecoins. Political figures are proposing won-backed stablecoins to improve local trading and reduce crypto outflows.