Survey: 1 in 2 South Koreans has invested in crypto

One in two South Koreans has experience investing in crypto assets, The Herald Business reported, citing a survey from last year by the Korea Financial Consumer Foundation. The survey found that the investment rate was highest among people in their 30s, with investment experience growing notably among women and older age groups. Crypto assets ranked as the second most popular investment after stocks, surpassing real estate and bonds. In terms of scale, 25.3% of respondents were small-scale investors with less than 1 million won. Notably, the average investment amount among older age groups increased approximately 2.3-fold compared to 2023.