South Korean police are investigating Telegram for allegedly facilitating deepfake sex crimes. They plan to work with French investigators following the detention of Telegram founder
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Yonsei University Joins Ripple’s UBRI to Advance Blockchain Research in South Korea
Yonsei University in South Korea has joined Ripple’s University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI), becoming the 58th global partner and the 12th in the Asia Pacific
Read moreSouth Korea joins global crackdown on Telegram, cites deepfakes
South Korea has joined the growing list of global jurisdictions, launching a probe against Telegram over illicit content dissemination.
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Indonesia and South Korea Sign New Local Currency Agreement to Boost Trade
Bank Indonesia, the Bank of Korea, and South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance have introduced a local currency transaction framework to boost bilateral trade
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South Korea’s Bitcoin Premium Persists Amid Market Volatility
Despite recent turbulence in the crypto market, bitcoin’s price continues to carry a premium in South Korea. As of 4 p.m. EDT, bitcoin is trading
Read moreChiliz blockchain and ‘Google of South Korea’ partner on crypto wallet
South Korean internet search giant Naver is launching a non-custodial crypto wallet, adding the Chiliz blockchain as its first.
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