South Korea’s fintech unicorn Toss is preparing to launch its finance super-app in Australia before the end of…
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Explore the latest Korea fintech news, with insights into the innovations, regulations, and startups shaping fintech in South Korea.
South Korea has launched the Startup Korea Special Visa (D-8-4S), introducing a new pathway for international entrepreneurs to…
South Korea’s Upstage has secured a US$45 million Series B bridge round supported by Korea Development Bank (KDB),…
Toss, the widely used South Korean financial super app operated by Viva Republica, is planning to go public…
South Korea’s newly elected President Lee Jae-myung is pushing forward with plans to allow stablecoin issuance by local…
Fintech in South Korea has witnessed remarkable growth over the past decade, driven by a digitally-savvy population, government…
East Asian countries, especially Hong Kong, China and South Korea, have become global hotspots for fintech innovation, driven…
The South Korean Personal Information Protection Commission has fined Worldcoin Foundation and Tools for Humanity Corporation (TFH). The…
North Korea is escalating its cyberattacks on the crypto industry, employing sophisticated social engineering tactics to deceive employees…
KakaoPay Insurance, a digital non-life insurance provider in South Korea, has seen more than 1.5 million users sign…
Open banking in South Korea is a clear leader among many of its Asian peers. It has successfully…
Ripple, an enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions entity, has announced the launch of the XRPL Japan and Korea…
South Korea’s fintech industry has grown remarkable in recent years, driven by several factors. For one, South Korea…
The Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (KoFIU) announced plans to ramp up the scrutiny of cryptocurrency exchanges operating within…
On January 01, 2024, South Korea officially launched a pilot program for a digital nomad visa scheme, allowing…
Japanese international payments firm JCB has partnered with GLN to integrate Korean code payment services into Smart Code…
South Korea’s financial regulator, the Financial Services Commission (FSC), has announced that from July 2024, individuals investing in…
The Bank of Italy and the Bank of Korea have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to facilitate…
South Korea is preparing to launch a pilot programme for a central bank digital currency (CBDC) involving 100,000…
South Korean electronics retailer LOTTE HIMART has partnered with international insurtech company bolttech to introduce a home appliance…