**The South Korean government plans to impose foreign exchange controls on cross-border transactions of stablecoins**

BlockBeats reported that on October 8, the Korea Economic Daily reported that the South Korean government is actively promoting foreign exchange controls on cross-border transactions of stablecoins pegged to the US dollar. This news has undoubtedly brought new attention to the blockchain and cryptocurrency industries.

First, the South Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance pointed out that stablecoins are currently mainly used for transactions and exchanges within the virtual asset ecosystem. However, with its increasing use in cross-border transactions, stablecoins may expand into a means of payment and transaction in the real economy in the future. This trend has attracted great attention from the government.

The Financial Services Commission of South Korea stated that it will give priority to discussing stablecoins in the second phase of legislation of the Virtual Asset User Protection Act. An official from the Financial Services Commission revealed that they will refer to legislative cases in countries and regions such as Japan and the European Union, and consult with relevant departments to formulate plans. This means that the South Korean government is taking an international perspective and striving to be comprehensive and rigorous in the regulation of stablecoins.

A government official further revealed that the regulation of stablecoins will first start with the construction of a stablecoin issuance system pegged to the Korean won. This system will establish a legal framework for won-pegged stablecoins, and gradually expand to foreign currency-pegged stablecoins on this basis. In other words, in the future we may see more types of stablecoins appear in the Korean market and be strictly regulated.

This move by the Korean government has undoubtedly brought new thinking to the global blockchain and cryptocurrency market. As an emerging financial instrument, the regulatory issues of stablecoins have always attracted much attention. This series of actions by South Korea may provide reference for other countries and promote the global stablecoin regulatory process.

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In general, the Korean government's regulatory plan for stablecoins reflects its emphasis and cautious attitude towards emerging financial technologies. Whether you are a practitioner in the blockchain industry or an investor interested in cryptocurrency, this news is worth your attention and consideration.Looking forward to your wonderful interaction in the comment section!