<ul><li>South Korea's upcoming election on June 3 is expected to be dominated by crypto policies as candidates propose legalizing Bitcoin and crypto ETFs.</li><li>With over 15 million digital asset investors in South Korea, candidates are vying for the support of this tech-savvy demographic by pledging reforms that include legalizing crypto spot ETFs and introducing won-backed stablecoins.</li><li>Leading candidates Lee Jae-myung and Kim Moon-soo have aligned their platforms with the rising crypto movement, promising significant policy shifts that could reshape the nation's financial landscape.</li><li>Alongside pro-crypto proposals, regulatory crackdowns are targeting unlicensed exchanges to ensure investor protection, with plans for additional crypto regulatory frameworks in the second half of 2025.</li></ul>

Crypto policies may dominate South Korea’s 2025 election agenda as 15M investors eye reforms

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