27% of the 20-50 year old population in South Korea hold cryptocurrency assets, and 70% plan to continue investing more

Odaily Planet Daily News: According to the latest report from the Hana Financial Research Institute, 27% of South Korean people aged 20 to 50 hold cryptocurrency assets, accounting for an average of 14% of their financial assets. Among them, the 40 year old group has the highest proportion of holdings, reaching 31%. 70% of the respondents plan to further increase their investments in the future, mainly driven by growth potential, asset diversification, and savings structure optimization. The study also pointed out that South Korean investors are shifting from short-term trading to fixed and medium-term positions, and relying more on legitimate platforms for information. Although market volatility remains a major concern, young people, constrained by employment and property pressures, have identified cryptocurrency assets as their primary investment export. （Cointelegraph）