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Crypto

Won stablecoin pilots enter proof stage as industry tie-ups accelerate

Partnerships among banks, fintechs, platforms and blockchain firms around won-denominated stablecoins are accelerating in the second half, with payment and settlement use cases moving into more concrete pilot tests. Companies are running proofs of concept on real-time settlement, on-chain payment flows and links between digital wallets and existing card networks. Cross-border remittances are also emerging as a key testing area. Debate continues over regulation, including issuers, reserve assets and approval requirements.

AI & Enterprise

Korean security industry pushes AI deployment as M&A gains momentum

Korean security companies are stepping up AI-related moves as the global security market reshapes around AI. East Security is launching an endpoint detection and response product linked to LG AI Research’s K-EXAONE model and signed an MOU with FuriosaAI. Theori supplied an AI-based penetration-testing tool to Woori Financial Group, and Cluocus is accelerating AI security efforts. M&A is also emerging, with Nets acquiring API security firm Softfreak.

Crypto

NH Investment Securities to build tokenised securities platform with Koscom, consider bond tokenisation

NH Investment Securities will work with Koscom to build a tokenised securities (STO) platform and develop business models, including reviewing tokenisation of standard securities such as bonds. The two signed an MOU on Aug. 12 to prepare for the enforcement of laws related to institutionalising tokenised securities in February 2027. They plan phased cooperation on platform and distributed ledger technology, asset and model development, and technical verification before launch.