South Korea’s PPP Pushes Bitcoin ETF Legislation Ahead of June 3 Elections

The People Power Party, which leads South Korea, has announced plans to revolutionize digital asset management in the country during the current year before a June 3 election. Given President Yoon Suk Yeol’s illegal imposition of martial law, which damaged the political atmosphere, the ruling People Power Party has decided to transform the digital asset structure ahead of South Korea’s June 3 election.

Legislation to spot Bitcoin ETFs is part of the PPP’s cryptocurrency agenda. They claim the move is long overdue, especially after the U.S. SEC approved it earlier this year. Party leaders emphasized how crucial it is to keep up with international markets and promote institutional involvement in the expanding digital economy. 

As per the reports , the proposed policy aims to remove the present restriction on cryptocurrency exchanges to have one bank partnership. PPP pursues market deregulation through these measures, but critics argue it leads to market domination and reduces consumer selection options.

Additionally, PPP intends to introduce a global standard framework for stablecoins and enact the Framework Act on the Promotion of Digital Assets. This will establish precise guidelines for exchange transactions, listing requirements, and disclosure obligations, thereby enhancing transparency and safeguarding investors.

The party revealed its plans to grant legal trading capability to approximately 3,500 non-profits, corporations, and investment firms before the end of the current year. The presidential office would establish a Virtual Asset Special Committee, which would lead the implementation process.

The PPP bases its plans on regulatory changes backed by Donald Trump, who supports a freer crypto policy in the United States. The presidential hopeful Hong Joon-pyo promises to both reverse regulatory measures and bring blockchain technologies into Korean public service systems.

The proposed policies face an uncertain future depending on who wins the election. Australian businessman Lee Jae-myung stands as the front-runner candidate for this election, according to current polling results. The election campaign of Hong Joon-pyo concentrates on democracy restoration and economic stability without offering details about digital asset regulation.

The result of the forthcoming election will determine how crypto will transform in South Korea.