South Korea plans to introduce spot digital asset ETFs in 2026, aligning with global standards and fast-tracking legislation to allow products like Bitcoin.
The South Korean government has laid out plans to further develop its capital markets, and the possible introduction of spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), under its 2026 Economic Growth Strategy . South Korean government explicitly aims to promote the launch of spot digital asset ETFs According to the official release, the strategy was finalised at a national report meeting chaired by the President and sets out policy priorities for the year ahead. A key component of this roadmap is the adv