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South Korea faces no good choices in sending forces for Trump’s unpopular Iran mission

September 23, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — As Washington presses South Korea to contribute to securing the Strait of Hormuz, experts said Seoul is facing a military capacity dilemma, as forces could get stretched amid escalating threats from North Korea. The worry comes as Washington exerts pressure on South Korea to support U.S. operations in the Strait of Hormuz, where the war with Iran is choking worldwide oil…

South Korea’s Supreme Court Expands Bitcoin Seizure Powers, With October Rollout Set to Speed Claims

July 7, 2026

South Korea’s top court has drafted a civil execution amendment establishing explicit legal procedures to freeze, seize, and liquidate virtual assets like bitcoin during civil litigation. Key Takeaways South Korea’s Supreme Court announced draft civil enforcement rules…

South Korea, Hong Kong Lead Crypto Market Growth in East Asia

September 19, 2024

East Asia’s cryptocurrency market is experiencing significant growth, driven by institutional adoption in South Korea and Hong Kong, according to a report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. South Korea leads with $130 billion in on-chain value, while Hong Kong…