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South Korea
South Korea to Double Blockchain Trials in Public Sector Next Year
The South Korean government is literally doubling down on its efforts to trial blockchain in the public sector for 2019.

Korea's Jeju Island Appeals to President in Push for ICO Hub Status
The governor of South Korea's Jeju island is maintaining his push to turn the autonomous region into a blockchain and initial coin offering free zone.

Binance Backs $32 Million Funding for Unicorn Founder's Crypto Stablecoin
With an e-commerce company leading the launch of a new stablecoin, its founders and allies believe they can really bring crypto to consumers.

Korean Crypto Exchange Bithumb to Restart User Registrations
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb is reportedly renewing its contract with Nonghyup Bank after solving issues prompted by a June hack.

Hacked Crypto Exchange Bithumb Made $35 Million Profit in First Half 2018
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb made net profits of about $35 million in the first half of this year, despite a rough June for the firm.

District Judge Forms Blockchain Law Study Group in South Korea
A group of judges, lawmakers and industry experts in South Korea are forming a new law society to discuss legal issues surrounding blockchain.

South Korea Budgets $880 Million for Tech Including Blockchain
The South Korean government will invest over $880 million next year in order to boost the development of innovative technologies including blockchain.

Korean Blockchain Groups Blast Plan to Strip Crypto Exchange Benefits
Several blockchain associations in South Korea are pushing back against a government proposal they fear will stifle industry innovation.

Korea's Jeju Island Seeks to Become ICO Hub Despite Domestic Ban
Korea's Jeju island is eyeing a plan to allow crypto projects to conduct initial coin offerings in the self-governing province despite a domestic ban.

Biotech Giant Plans to Securely Share Genetic Data on a Blockchain
A biotech giant based in South Korea is turning to blockchain to allow it to share genetic data without risking patients' privacy.
