Best Crypto Exchanges in South Korea (2026)
Compare the 28 crypto exchanges that accept residents of South Korea, ranked by our score out of 100 across regulation, security, fees, assets, platform and support. Includes licensing status, proof of reserves, hack and regulatory history, and what the rules actually are in South Korea.
Regulated in South Korea.
Exchanges must register with the FIU and partner with a domestic bank for real name accounts, which effectively locks out foreign venues. The domestic market is dominated by Upbit and Bithumb, and KRW prices can diverge noticeably from global prices.
RegulatorFinancial Services Commission and FIU
CurrencyKRW
StatusRegulated
Exchanges available28
Checked2026-08-21
Tax on crypto in South Korea
A crypto gains tax has been repeatedly delayed. Confirm the current position before filing. This is general information and not tax advice. Rules change and enforcement varies, so confirm your own position with a qualified adviser before filing.
Crypto exchanges available in South Korea, ranked
28 of the 178 exchanges we score are available to residents of South Korea according to their own published terms, and 4 of those hold a full MiCA CASP licence. Ranked by our score out of 100.
MSP Score /100:85+ Excellent70 to 84 Very good55 to 69 Fair<55 Caution
OK
#1
Founded 2017 · Seychelles, operations across Asia and Europe · 350 plus assets
~ Mixed reviews✓ MiCA authorisedProof of reserves2 incidents
Spot feefrom 0.10%
Assets350 plus
Available inSouth Korea
BI
#2
Founded 2018 · Seychelles · 800 plus assets
~ Mixed reviewsProof of reservesClean record
Spot feefrom 0.10%
Assets800 plus
Available inSouth Korea
CR
#3
Founded 2016 · Singapore · 350 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorisedProof of reserves1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.25%
Assets350 plus
Available inSouth Korea
CO
#4
Founded 2014 · South Korea · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsClean record
Spot feeSee review
AssetsVaries
Available inSouth Korea
KO
#5
Founded 2013 · South Korea · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsClean record
Spot feeSee review
AssetsVaries
Available inSouth Korea
BY
#6
Founded 2018 · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · 600 plus assets
~ Mixed reviews✓ MiCA authorisedProof of reserves1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.10%
Assets600 plus
Available inSouth Korea
BI
#7
Founded 2017 · No stated global headquarters · 350 plus spot, plus the deepest derivatives book in crypto assets
~ Mixed reviewsProof of reserves3 incidents
Spot feefrom 0.10%
Assets350 plus spot, plus the deepest derivatives book in crypto
Available inSouth Korea
WH
#8
Founded 2018 · Lithuania · 400 plus assets
~ Mixed reviewsClean record
Spot feefrom 0.10%
Assets400 plus
Available inSouth Korea
UP
#9
Founded 2017 · Seoul, South Korea · 200 plus assets
~ Mixed reviews1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.05%
Assets200 plus
Available inSouth Korea
ET
#10
Founded 2007 · Tel Aviv, Israel · 100 plus crypto, plus stocks and ETFs assets
✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorisedClean record
Spot feefrom 1%
Assets100 plus crypto, plus stocks and ETFs
Available inSouth Korea
BI
#11
Founded 2012 · British Virgin Islands · 170 plus assets
~ Mixed reviews1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.10%
Assets170 plus
Available inSouth Korea
GA
#12
Founded 2013 · Cayman Islands · 1,700 plus, one of the longest lists anywhere assets
~ Mixed reviewsProof of reserves1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.09%
Assets1,700 plus, one of the longest lists anywhere
Available inSouth Korea
DE
#13
Founded 2016 · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Bitcoin and Ethereum derivatives, not a spot exchange assets
✓ Trusted reviews1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.05%
AssetsBitcoin and Ethereum derivatives, not a spot exchange
Available inSouth Korea
KU
#14
Founded 2017 · Seychelles · 900 plus, the longest list of any major venue assets
⚠ Review cautionProof of reserves2 incidents
Spot feefrom 0.10%
Assets900 plus, the longest list of any major venue
Available inSouth Korea
ME
#15
Founded 2018 · Seychelles · 2,700 plus, the longest list of any major venue assets
⚠ Review cautionProof of reservesClean record
Spot feefrom 0.00%
Assets2,700 plus, the longest list of any major venue
Available inSouth Korea
CE
#16
Founded 2013 · London, United Kingdom · 100 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviewsClean record
Spot feeSee review
Assets100 plus
Available inSouth Korea
PI
#17
Founded 2019 · Singapore · 400 plus assets
~ Mixed reviewsClean record
Spot feefrom 0.05%
Assets400 plus
Available inSouth Korea
GO
#18
Founded 2017 · South Korea · Varies assets
~ Mixed reviews1 incident
Spot feeSee review
AssetsVaries
Available inSouth Korea
HT
#19
Founded 2013 · Seychelles · 700 plus assets
⚠ Review cautionProof of reserves2 incidents
Spot feefrom 0.20%
Assets700 plus
Available inSouth Korea
BI
#20
Founded 2014 · Seoul, South Korea · 300 plus assets
~ Mixed reviews1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.25%
Assets300 plus
Available inSouth Korea
BI
#21
Founded 2018 · Singapore · 700 plus assets
⚠ Review caution1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.10%
Assets700 plus
Available inSouth Korea
PH
#22
Founded 2019 · Singapore · 400 plus assets
⚠ Review caution1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.01%
Assets400 plus
Available inSouth Korea
BL
#23
Founded 2021 · Cayman Islands · 400 plus assets
⚠ Review cautionClean record
Spot feefrom 0.02%
Assets400 plus
Available inSouth Korea
BI
#24
Founded 2017 · Cayman Islands · 1,500 plus assets
⚠ Review caution1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.25%
Assets1,500 plus
Available inSouth Korea
LB
#25
Founded 2015 · Cayman Islands · 900 plus assets
⚠ Review cautionClean record
Spot feefrom 0.10%
Assets900 plus
Available inSouth Korea
TO
#26
Founded 2022 · Seychelles · 500 plus assets
⚠ Review cautionClean record
Spot feefrom 0.10%
Assets500 plus
Available inSouth Korea
BI
#27
Founded 2018 · Singapore · 700 plus assets
⚠ Review caution2 incidents
Spot feefrom 0.098%
Assets700 plus
Available inSouth Korea
BI
#28
Founded 2014 · Seychelles · Derivatives focused assets
⚠ Review caution⚠ Closing 23 Sep 20262 incidents
Spot feeSee review
AssetsDerivatives focused
Available inSouth Korea
Common questions
What is the best crypto exchange in South Korea?
Based on our scoring, the highest rated exchanges available to residents of South Korea are OKX, Bitget, Crypto.com. The right choice depends on whether you value regulation, fees or asset coverage most. Every score is broken down on the exchange's own page, and you should confirm you are accepted on their site before depositing.
Is crypto legal in South Korea?
Crypto is legal here and exchanges are supervised. Exchanges must register with the FIU and partner with a domestic bank for real name accounts, which effectively locks out foreign venues. The domestic market is dominated by Upbit and Bithumb, and KRW prices can diverge noticeably from global prices.
Do I pay tax on crypto in South Korea?
A crypto gains tax has been repeatedly delayed. Confirm the current position before filing. This is general information rather than tax advice, and you should confirm your own position with a qualified adviser.
Which regulator oversees crypto exchanges in South Korea?
Financial Services Commission and FIU. Rules change quickly, so check the regulator's own register before trusting any platform's claim to be licensed.
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Risk warning:
crypto assets are highly volatile and largely unregulated. You can lose everything you put in.
Nothing here is financial, investment or tax advice. Availability and rules change constantly, so
always confirm on the exchange's own site and with your own regulator before depositing.
