South Korean Court: Exchange-Held Bitcoin Subject to Seizure
South Korea's top court has ruled that Bitcoin held in exchange accounts can be seized. According to reports, the decision aligns South Korea's enforcement practices with those of the United States and the European Union. The ruling clarifies that Bitcoin held on Korean exchanges is considered an "object of seizure" under criminal law. This development has implications for how digital assets are treated legally in South Korea.
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