South Korea's Crypto Market Experiences Significant Asset Shift

South Korea's cryptocurrency market has experienced a substantial shift in recent months, with a significant outflow of assets from local exchanges to foreign platforms and private wallets.

A report published by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) reveals that crypto outflows reached approximately $60 billion between July and December 2025. This marks a 14% increase compared to the first half of the year, where outflows totaled around $52.5 billion.

The FSC attributes this trend to arbitrage activities, which involve traders taking advantage of price differences between platforms. This is further supported by the fact that heightened volatility in global markets led local traders to seek opportunities abroad.