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Stablecoins are moving from the fringes of crypto into the architecture of global finance — and South Korea wants a front-row seat.
At the OnChain Symposium 2025 in Seoul on Feb. 10, policymakers, industry leaders, and global blockchain firms framed stablecoins as no longer experimental but inevitable, with Korea positioned as a potential hub for next-generation on-chain finance.
The event, hosted by TokenPost and co-organized with CoinLeaders, Tether, and Crypto.com, drew heavyweight names including Visa, Ripple, Stellar, Avalanche, Aptos, and Ondo. The discussion centered on won-pegged stablecoins and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, two areas seen as critical for pushing digital finance deeper into institutional adoption.
Kim Hyung-joong, President of the Korea Fintech Association, speaking at the 'On-Chain Symposium 2025' held at the Chosun Palace Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul on the 10th / Token Post
Regulation as the Missing Link
Speakers consistently stressed that regulation remains the make-or-break factor. Kim Hyung-joong, president of the Korea Fintech Association, said in his keynote that Korean stablecoins could thrive if regulators and industry form “a single team.”
The US is already shaping a framework through proposals like the Genius Act and Clarity Act, setting a precedent for tokenized finance to enter mainstream capital markets. Korea has started building its own regulatory base, but industry leaders warned that legislative delays — compounded by government restructuring and the current policy tilt toward AI — risk leaving the country behind.
Min Byung-deok, a Democratic Party lawmaker, responded directly to industry concerns, backing calls for a government-wide task force and a shift toward more flexible, “negative” regulations that allow innovation unless explicitly restricted.
Ahn Yu-hwa, President of China Securities Administration Institute (CSAI), speaks at the 'On-Chain Symposium 2025' held at the Chosun Palace Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul on the 10th / TokenPost
K-Stablecoin Ambitions
The afternoon session spotlighted geopolitical dynamics. Ahn Yu-hwa, head of the China Securities Administration Institute, declared 2025 as the “first year of stablecoins,” urging Korea to carve out a K-stablecoin strategy amid intensifying competition between the US digital dollar and China’s digital yuan.
Some speakers likened Korean stablecoins’ potential global reach to K-pop’s cultural export power, while others noted their role as an alternative payments backbone in an AI-driven economy.
On-chain symposium site held at the Chosun Palace Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul on the 10th / Token Post
RWAs and Tokenization Momentum
Beyond stablecoins, the symposium underscored momentum in tokenization. Industry voices argued that RWAs — from tokenized bonds to real estate — could anchor stablecoins’ legitimacy in the financial system. Korea’s role, they said, should be to accelerate institutional-grade infrastructure that balances innovation with compliance.
Panels delved into tokenized ETFs, custody solutions, wallets, and the infrastructure needed for an institution-first market. Key hurdles include building investor trust through transparent data, aligning community support, and upgrading security and user experience.
Min Byung-deok, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, speaking at an on-chain symposium held at the Chosun Palace Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul on the 10th / Token Post
Seoul as a Digital Finance Outpost
Despite ongoing policy uncertainty, the mood was optimistic. Attendees agreed that Korea has the technical talent, fintech penetration, and global influence to lead in on-chain finance if it seizes the moment.
“The world is moving toward stablecoins,” one participant said. “Korea has the chance to be at the forefront.”
The symposium closed with a focus on national-level strategies, balancing safety and trust with competitiveness and growth. Industry pioneers showcased new solutions — from custody to AI-powered blockchain services — signaling how fast the landscape is shifting.
For Korea, the challenge now is whether it can turn momentum into policy and infrastructure before other jurisdictions capture the lead.
Panel discussion at the 'On-Chain Symposium 2025' held at the Chosun Palace Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul on the 10th (from left) Ryu Hong-ryeol, CEO of Vidax (Chair), Kim Kyung-up, CEO of Open Asset, Christy Lee Aptos, Head of Asia Pacific and Korea, Andy Lee, Tokenization Partner of Hashiki Group / Tokenpost
The on-chain symposium was designed to shed light on the 'future of on-chain finance' from a B2B perspective, and traditional financial sectors and blockchain companies shared on-chain financial strategies together. It presented a specific path for new on-chain infrastructure such as stablecoins and RWAs to be incorporated into institutional finance, confirming the potential and impact of on-chain technology and looking forward to the status of assets in future finance.
The discussions and results derived from this symposium are expected to be a milestone that illuminates the challenges and possibilities that the global financial and blockchain industries should continue to solve together in the future. Discussions on on-chain financial infrastructure, including stablecoins and RWAs, are expected to lead to important foundations for moving towards a sustainable digital financial ecosystem.
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Panel discussion at the 'On-Chain Symposium 2025' held at the Chosun Palace Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul, on the 10th, (from left) Chairperson Kim Kyu-jin, CEO of Tai Street Search, Ross Edwards, Senior Director of Ripple Global Financial Institutions, Lim Jong-kyu, Head of Asia-Pacific Business Development and Gaming at LayerZero, and Rania Raon, Asia-Pacific Sales Director / Token Post
Rania Raon, Asia Pacific Sales Director, speaking at the 'On-Chain Symposium 2025' held at the Chosun Palace Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul on the 10th / Token Post
Justin Kim, Head of Asia at Avalanche Asia, speaking at the 'On-Chain Symposium 2025' held at the Chosun Palace Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul on the 10th / Tokenpost
Panel discussion at the 'On-Chain Symposium 2025' held at the Chosun Palace Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul on the 10th, (from left) Chairperson Justin Kim, Head of Asia at Avalanche (Chair), Jung Jung-ae, Senior Director of Visa and Visa Consulting & Analytics, Alice Kim Hedera Foundation Director of Fintech and Payments, Shem Arkan, Director of Stellar Partnerships / Tokenpost
Jung-ae Jung, Senior Director of Visa, Visa Consulting & Analytics / Token Post, speaking at the 'On-Chain Symposium 2025' held at the Chosun Palace Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul on the 10th
Alice Kim, Director of Fintech and Payments at the 'On-Chain Symposium 2025' held at the Chosun Palace Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul, on the 10th / Tokenpost
Panel discussion at the 'On-Chain Symposium 2025' held at the Chosun Palace Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul on the 10th, (from left) Chairperson Kim Bong-kyu, CPO of G-Crypto, Adjunct Professor of Hanyang University College of Engineering, Cho Won-ho Lambda256 CBO, Lee Jung-hwa, Head of LG CNS Blockchain Business Follow-up Team, Derek Han, Head of Mistyn Labs Asia Pacific / Token Post
Derek Hahn, Head of Asia Pacific at Mistyn Labs, speaking at the 'On-Chain Symposium 2025' held at the Chosun Palace Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul on the 10th / Token Post
Kim Bong-gyu, CPO of G-Crypto and Adjunct Professor of Hanyang University's College of Engineering, speaking at the 'On-Chain Symposium 2025' held at the Chosun Palace Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul on the 10th / Token Post
Cho Won-ho speaking at the 'On-Chain Symposium 2025' held at the Chosun Palace Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul on the 10th Lambda256 CBO / Token Post
Ryu Hong-ryeol, CEO of BDACS, speaks at the 'On-Chain Symposium 2025' held at the Chosun Palace Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul on the 10th / TokenPost
Kim Kyung-up, CEO of Open Asset, speaking at the 'On-Chain Symposium 2025' held at the Chosun Palace Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul on the 10th / TokenPost
Cho Jin-seok, CEO of KODA, speaking at the 'On-Chain Symposium 2025' held at the Chosun Palace Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul on the 10th / Token Post
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Rich Oh Wonki, Head of Asia Pacific Region, speaking at the 'On-Chain Symposium 2025' held at the Chosun Palace Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul on the 10th / Tokenpost
Panel discussion at the 'On-Chain Symposium 2025' held at the Chosun Palace Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul on the 10th, (from left) Chairperson: Cho Jin-seok, CEO of KODA, Jung Koo-tae, CEO of Infinite Block, Richie Oh, Head of Asia-Pacific Region, Valet IRA Marketing Lead / Token Post
Cho Jo-hyun, CEO of Stablecube, speaking at the 'On-Chain Symposium 2025' held at the Chosun Palace Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul on the 10th / TokenPost
Sandra Lo, CEO of the Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC), speaks at the 'On-Chain Symposium 2025' held at the Chosun Palace Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul on the 10th / Token Post
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Steve Kim, APAC Director of Binance, speaking at the 'On-Chain Symposium 2025' held at the Chosun Palace Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul on the 10th / TokenPost
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Kwon Sung-min, founder of Tokenpost, speaking at the 'On-Chain Symposium 2025' held at the Chosun Palace Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul on the 10th / Tokenpost
Patrick Yoon, Head of Crypto.com Korea, speaking at the 'On-Chain Symposium 2025' held at the Chosun Palace Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul on the 10th / Tokenpost
Panel discussion at the 'On-Chain Symposium 2025' held at the Chosun Palace Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul on the 10th, (from left) Chairperson Kwon Sung-min, Founder of Tokenpost, Patrick Yoon, Head of Crypto.com Korea, Andres Kim, Expansion Manager of Tether / Tokenpost
Panel discussion at the 'On-Chain Symposium 2025' held at the Chosun Palace Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul on the 10th, (from left) Chairpersons Lee Geun-joo, President of KORFIN Association, Kim Ki-heung, President of DCIA Association, Kim Hyung-joo, Chairman of KBIPA, Ryu Chang-bo, President of OBDIA Association, Yoon Seok-bin, Vice President of Korea Web3 Blockchain Association / TokenPost
Lee Geun-joo, President of the Korea Fintech Industry Association (KORFIN), speaking at the 'On-Chain Symposium 2025' held at the Chosun Palace Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul on the 10th / Token Post
Kim Ki-heung, President of the Digital Convergence Industry Association (DCIA), speaking at the 'On-Chain Symposium 2025' held at the Chosun Palace Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul on the 10th / Token Post
Kim Hyung-joo, Chairman of the Korea Blockchain Industry Promotion Association (KBIPA), speaks at the 'On-Chain Symposium 2025' held at the Chosun Palace Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul on the 10th / Token Post
Ryu Chang-bo spoke at the 'On-Chain Symposium 2025' held at the Chosun Palace Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul on the 10th. President of DID Association / Token Post
Min Byung-deok, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, attended the 'On-Chain Symposium 2025' held at the Chosun Palace Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul on the 10th / Token Post
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