Monad Report: Outlook for the South Korean Crypto Market in 2030

A report by Monad highlights that South Korea's crypto market is heavily concentrated in trading, with real-world asset (RWA) tokenization remaining underdeveloped. As of late 2025, Korea had 11.13 million eligible trading accounts, with daily volume reaching approximately $3.8 billion. Cumulative token issuance is limited to about $450 million, primarily in non-standard assets like music royalties and art. In contrast, global tokenization has evolved into financial infrastructure, with over $37.3 billion in assets on-chain. The U.S. has advanced regulatory frameworks through the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act, while the SEC has introduced innovation exemptions to support the sector.