#SouthKoreaCryptoPolicy South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) is actively rolling out phased guidelines to lift its unofficial ban on institutional and corporate crypto trading: Q1: Allowing non-profits (universities, charities, government agencies) to open real-name accounts and trade crypto. By Q3 (third quarter): Issuance of formal institutional-investment rules for professional investors and corporate entities. FSC Vice‑Chair Kim So‑young recently confirmed that the new guidelines are expected by Q3 2025. This policy opens the door for regional banks and institutional funds to operate in the cryptocurrency market— a major milestone since the 2017 ban.