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Korea Crypto Law & Blockchain Regulation
Cha & Kwon Law Offices · Seoul, Korea
Korea Crypto Law & Blockchain Regulation
Practical legal guidance for foreign exchanges, token issuers, fintech companies, investors, and counsel navigating Korea’s digital asset market.
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Legal guidance built around your entry point into Korea
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VASP Registration & Market Entry
Registration scope, KoFIU reporting, AML controls, local partnerships, and compliant access to Korean users.
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Legal opinions and regulatory analysis for foreign token projects preparing to list on Korean exchanges.
Review listing guidance →Crypto Disputes & Asset Recovery
Urgent preservation measures, exchange garnishment, tracing, and recovery strategies involving Korean assets.
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Practical guide for foreign businesses
A practical guide for foreign exchanges, custodians, fintech companies, OTC desks, asset managers, and funds evaluating market entry into Korea.
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Key compliance areas
- KoFIU registration and AML
- Foreign VASP market access
- Token classification and listing
- STO and digital securities
- Asset protection and recovery
Featured insights
Current developments in Korean digital asset law
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Crypto Voice Phishing Recovery in Korea: The 2026 Refund Act Amendment
When voice phishing or investment scam proceeds are converted into cryptocurrency, victims have traditionally been unable to use Korea’s statutory freeze-and-refund system. From 1…
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Korea’s New VASP Registration Rules: What Changes on August 20, 2026
Korea’s VASP registration rules change on August 20, 2026. Major shareholders, financial soundness, AML capacity, internal controls, and advance change filings will receive closer…
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Freezing and Seizing Cryptocurrency in Korea: New Supreme Court Rules Effective October 2026
For foreign counsel advising clients with Korean asset exposure, the way to freeze cryptocurrency in Korea is about to change. On 2 July 2026,…
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