TechFlow news, on February 13, according to Cryptonews, a survey by Hashed Open Research revealed that 25% of South Koreans currently hold cryptocurrency. The survey covered 2,000 South Korean residents aged 20–69, with the highest participation rate observed among those aged 30–39, reaching 54%.
The data showed that 3.6% of respondents hold crypto assets worth more than 100 million KRW (approximately $68,900), while 25% hold between $689 and $3,443 worth. 57% of cryptocurrency investors reported using their salary for investments, and over half of investors said they chose cryptocurrencies because they "offer higher returns in the short term compared to other assets."
Notably, about one-quarter of cryptocurrency holders use overseas exchanges or decentralized exchanges (DEX), with over half storing more than 20% of their assets on these platforms. The survey also found that 11% of respondents who have never invested in crypto expressed interest in doing so in the future.
