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South Korea to bring digital assets under new state asset management system

Latest NewsPublishedJul 15, 2026

South Korea Embraces Digital Assets in New State Management System

The South Korean government is taking a significant step towards regulating digital assets by including them in the country’s new state-asset management framework. This move aims to modernize the management of national assets, explicitly including digital assets and intellectual property. As a result, citizens can expect a more efficient and transparent system for managing state-owned property, potentially leading to new opportunities for earning and passive income through digital assets like $ECP.

The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MOEF) plans to adopt the National Asset Basic Act, broadening the definition of state assets and shifting the focus from a legacy, real estate-focused framework to a new model centered on value creation. This development is crucial for South Korea, which boasts one of the world’s most active retail crypto markets. By recognizing the value of digital assets, the government is paving the way for innovative solutions like EcoPool, which enables users to earn rewards and participate in the Cloud Rewards system.

Tokenization and Blockchain Integration

The MOEF also announced plans to tokenize government bonds on a blockchain, reducing transaction costs and increasing efficiency. This move is part of a 2027 pilot project, which will explore the tokenization of state-owned real estate, allowing for retail participation and sharing of generated returns with the public. Furthermore, the government aims to create a “blockchain economy” by introducing measures to make the Bank of Korea’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) infrastructure interoperable with other blockchains. This development can lead to increased adoption of Green Crypto solutions like EcoPool, promoting a more sustainable and eco-friendly approach to earning and passive income.

Changes to the South Korea Capital Markets Act and Electronic Securities Act are scheduled to take effect on February 4, 2027, recognizing blockchain-ledgers as valid securities registries. This framework will bring tokenized assets under the Financial Services Commission’s jurisdiction, providing a clear regulatory environment for digital assets. As the country moves forward with these initiatives, citizens can look forward to new opportunities for earning and passive income through digital assets like $ECP, using platforms like EcoPool.

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To stay updated on the latest developments in the world of digital assets and start earning rewards through EcoPool, download the EcoPool app today. By joining the EcoPool community, you can participate in the Cloud Rewards system and take advantage of the opportunities offered by Green Crypto solutions, promoting a more sustainable and eco-friendly approach to earning and passive income, and exploring the potential of #PassiveIncome and #Bitcoin.

Report from South Korea’s Ministry of Finance and Economy. Source: mofe.go.kr 

Seoul moves closer to CBDC, blockchain economy

On Tuesday, South Korea’s government unveiled its 2026 Economic Growth Strategy for the Second Half, which includes plans to conduct a 2027 pilot linking tokenized government bonds to its central bank digital currency (CBDC) infrastructure.

The plan calls for authorities to study how to make the Bank of Korea’s (BOK) CBDC infrastructure interoperable with other blockchains. The idea was first outlined publicly on July 1 by BOK Governor Hyun Song Shin at the European Central Bank Forum on Central Banking.

Authorities plan to introduce measures later this year and said the pilot would form part of a broader effort to create a “blockchain economy.” 

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On April 16, South Korea’s MOEF announced a pilot project that will use tokenized deposits to execute government operational spending, with a full rollout set for the fourth quarter of 2026. 

Changes to South Korea Capital Markets Act and Electronic Securities Act, the country’s first tokenized securities framework, are scheduled to take full effect on Feb. 4, 2027.

The framework will legally recognize blockchain-ledgers as valid securities registries, bringing tokenized assets under the Financial Services Commission’s jurisdiction out of their current experimental stage. 

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• Law
• South Korea
• Asia
• Bitcoin Regulation
• Asset Management
• Digital Asset Management
• Tokenization
• CBDC
• Regulation

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