South Korea to Require Identity Verification for All Crypto Transfers

South Korea will mandate identity checks on all cryptocurrency transactions regardless of amount, eliminating the current 1 million won reporting threshold. The Financial Services Commission announced citizens will be barred from sending funds to foreign exchanges flagged for money-laundering risks. Executives at crypto firms will face enhanced eligibility screenings, including automatic disqualification for prior convictions related to drugs, tax evasion, or other serious offenses.