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Legal opinion says 5G investment requirement for 3G, LTE reassignment is lawful

A legal opinion provided to a National Assembly member finds that the government may lawfully require 5G infrastructure investment as a condition for reallocating 3G and LTE spectrum. The review says spectrum reassignment is a discretionary and beneficial administrative act, allowing conditions. It states that LTE frequencies remain essential for 5G quality in NSA environments and that investment obligations match legislation on service quality standards. It also says investment options tied to reassignment fees are possible if obligations remain proportionate.

Finance

Korea Exchange holds KRX-TR Annual Meeting says reporting system meets global standards

The Korea Exchange hosted the 2025 KRX-TR Annual Meeting in Seoul to celebrate the completion of an international standard reporting framework after the mandatory adoption of UTI, UPI and CDE reporting items in October. About 150 representatives from reporting entities and agencies took part. Crédit Agricole Bank, KB Kookmin Bank and Samsung Securities were named outstanding reporting institutions. The exchange said it will continue improving the system and strengthening its role as a global trade repository.

Crypto

Meme coin popularity fades as utility emerges in crypto market

The cryptocurrency market, long viewed as driven by meme coins and speculative trading, is showing signs of shifting toward practical financial infrastructure. Reports point to rising use of stablecoins, blockchain‑based digital banking and tokenisation. TRM Labs data shows sharp growth in stablecoin activity and rising transaction volumes, while several regions are expanding regulatory frameworks. Analysts expect utility‑driven services to lead the next stage of market development.