$XRP has skyrocketed to become the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, behind only Bitcoin and Ethereum. This has revived global interest, especially in Korea. Ryan Kim, founder of crypto investment firm Hashed, highlighted the Ripple Market Korea project on X today, pointing out the strong interest of Korean investors in XRP. This interest has a long history, dating back to 2014, when Ripple Labs first introduced XRP to Korean investors, including “ajummas” — middle-aged Korean women who often have significant influence over financial decisions in households. The first Ripple Coin exchange in Korea opened on November 14, 2014, and its first tokens sold out within 2 hours, according to local reports. After the establishment of the Ripple exchange in Korea, the company introduced its own currency, RMK, to reward customers. RMK holders shared in the company's income through an incentive model.$XVS $XVG