Economic pressure is pushing younger Koreans into crypto, with youth unemployment more than twice the national average.
Crypto ownership in South Korea is rising rapidly, with 27% of people aged 20 to 50 now holding digital assets, according to new research by the Hana Institute of Finance. Among investors, 70% plan to grow their crypto holdings, with Bitcoin remaining the top choice.
Many now view digital assets as a serious tool for building wealth and planning for retirement. The report revealed that investment behaviour is becoming more structured.
Regular purchases jumped from 10% to 34%, while mid-term trading saw a similar rise. In contrast, short-term trading declined slightly. More…
