[The South Korean Government Plans to Advance the 'Basic Act on Digital Assets' in the Second Half of This Year] According to a report by Seoul Economic Daily on July 14, the South Korean government announced in its '2026 Second Half Economic Growth Strategy' released today that it will push forward the legislation of the 'Basic Act on Digital Assets' in the second half of the year to enhance the vitality of the blockchain economy. The bill will categorize the digital asset industry, establish a regulatory framework for business activities, and lay the legal foundation for the institutionalization of stablecoins. Additionally, the South Korean government's economic development strategy for the second half of the year includes plans to support the revision of the 'Capital Markets Act' to introduce spot ETFs for digital assets like Bitcoin; research the interoperability of CBDC infrastructure with other blockchains; and draft the 'Basic Act on National Assets,' incorporating virtual assets into the scope of national asset management.