South Korea has approved amendments to the Capital Markets Act and the Electronic Securities Act, laying the foundation for regulated tokenized securities issuance. The legislation, passed during a plenary session of the National Assembly, formally recognizes blockchain-based securities within the country’s financial system.
Under the framework, qualified issuers will be able to issue tokenized securities using distributed ledger technology, while brokerages and other intermediaries will be permitted to support trading of these products. Regulators expect the changes to expand access to investment contract securities, including assets tied to real estate, art, and other non-standardized instruments.
The Financial Services Commission will oversee implementation, coordinating with financial authorities and market participants to build supporting infrastructure. The laws are scheduled to take effect in January 2027, following a one-year preparation period, positioning South Korea alongside other major markets advancing tokenization within traditional finance.
