South Korea's Stablecoin Outflow Reaches $367 Million in June

According to data from the Financial Supervisory Service of South Korea, in June 2026, the amount of stablecoins transferred from the five major cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea to overseas exchanges reached 27.625 trillion won, while the inflow was 22.022 trillion won, resulting in a net outflow of approximately 5.603 trillion won (about $367 million). From January 2025 to June 2026, the net outflow of stablecoins to overseas exchanges has exceeded the inflow for 18 consecutive months. In the second quarter of this year, the net outflow of stablecoins in South Korea was 16.872 trillion won, while the net selling of overseas stock investments during the same period was 16.185 trillion won. Analysts believe that the stablecoins flowing overseas are primarily used for cryptocurrency derivatives lacking in domestic exchanges, as well as for spot and futures products related to South Korean stocks, and services like RWA and DeFi. South Korean lawmakers have pointed out that capital outflows and increased overseas leveraged trading have raised risks for investors, and the government needs to strengthen relevant regulatory and protective measures.

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