Lee Jae-myung Administration Discloses Significant Cryptocurrency Holdings

The Government Public Official Ethics Committee has released comprehensive data on the cryptocurrency portfolios of high-ranking public officials and their immediate family members in South Korea.

The disclosure, which covers all virtual assets regardless of market value, reveals that multiple key figures within the Blue House maintain significant cryptocurrency investments. Lee Min-joo, Secretary for Public Relations, holds the largest disclosed portfolio at 170.32 million won ($123,423) in Bitcoin, Sologenic, APENFT, XRP, XCORE, and Tether.

The President's eldest son also reported holdings totaling 41.06 million won (approximately $29,751), primarily in XRP and Tether.

South Korea's approach to cryptocurrency disclosures aligns with global trends, and the country's system is considered one of the most comprehensive globally. The requirement to report all immediate family members' holdings exceeds many international standards.