South Korea Urged to Shape Global Crypto Rules as New Policy Institute Launches

New Seoul-based institute seeks to connect blockchain research with legislation, industry pilots and international standards. Experts warn that reliance on foreign stablecoins and payment networks could expose weaknesses in Korea's export-driven economy. AI agents and tokenized assets are emerging as potential drivers of new payment infrastructure and digital-content business models. SEOUL, Oct. 28, 2026 — South Korea should leverage its manufacturing prowess to play a bigger role in shaping the rules governing global digital finance, according to legal and financial experts gathered at the launch of a new private-sector policy institute in Seoul.