South Korea Elects Pro-Crypto Leadership, Paving Way for Digital Asset Reforms
South Korea’s presidential race ended with a decisive win for Lee Jae Myung, who secured 49.42% of the vote on June 4, 2025.
Known for his pro-crypto stance, Lee’s election is expected to reshape the country’s financial landscape and accelerate digital asset integration.
Notably, his opponent also supported crypto reform, highlighting how deeply digital assets have entered the political mainstream in a nation with over 18 million crypto users.
Among Lee’s key pledges is allowing South Korea’s $884 billion National Pension Fund to invest in Bitcoin and other digital assets—an unprecedented step to legitimize crypto at the institutional level.
He also plans to strengthen protections for young investors by…
