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Is Crypto Investment Advisory Legal in Korea Without a License? The short answer: possibly yes, under current law—but this is a dangerous gray area. Virtual asset investment advice does not currently require a Financial Services Commission (FSC) license under Korea’s…
Where Korea Stands on Crypto Regulation in 2026: A Legal Overview The Korean cryptocurrency and blockchain market stands at a critical inflection point as 2026 unfolds. Unlike the speculation-driven headlines that dominate mainstream media, the actual legal and regulatory landscape…
Cha & Kwon Law Offices provided legal advisory services in connection with the issuance and prospective listing of a token used within a blockchain-based service, including a formal legal opinion on whether the token could be characterized as a security…
Cha & Kwon Law Offices advised on the structuring and drafting of a supply agreement between an overseas entity and a domestic sole proprietor, where virtual assets were used as the payment method for goods supplied. The transaction was designed…
Cha & Kwon Law Offices advised an overseas virtual asset exchange operator on regulatory issues arising from the domestic implementation of the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), focusing on implementation timelines, scope of application, and potential reporting obligations based on…
Cha & Kwon Law Offices provided legal advisory services in connection with a transaction involving the transfer of a virtual asset exchange platform and related business assets (including licenses, operational agreements, and wallets) owned by an overseas entity to a…
Cha & Kwon Law Offices provided legal advisory services on the structuring and drafting of an agreement under which an overseas entity provides virtual assets to a Korean company for use over a fixed period, followed by the return of…
South Korea has taken a major step toward institutionalizing Security Token Offerings (STOs), as the National Assembly passed amendments to the Capital Markets Act and the Electronic Securities Act. STOs use blockchain technology to issue and trade tokenized forms of…
This case involved fraud allegations arising from a virtual asset investment solicitation, where delayed payments led to claims that the suspects had induced investments without genuine repayment intent or capability. Cha & Kwon Law Offices closely tracked the investigation, in…
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) is reportedly preparing new guidelines that would allow listed companies and registered professional investors to invest in cryptocurrencies. This move is seen as a major step in advancing the government’s phased approach to expanding…