27% of the population aged 20-50 in South Korea hold cryptocurrency assets, and 70% plan to continue increasing their investments

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by Cointelegraph, the latest report from Hanwha Financial Research Institute states that 27% of the population aged 20 to 50 in South Korea hold crypto assets, averaging 14% of their financial assets. Among them, the 40-year-old group has the highest holding ratio at 31%. 70% of respondents plan to further increase their investments in the future, with main motivations including growth potential, asset diversification, and optimization of savings structure. The research also indicates that South Korean investors are shifting from short-term trading to regular investments and medium-term holdings, relying more on formal platforms for information. Although market volatility remains a major concern, young people, constrained by employment and housing pressures, have regarded crypto assets as a primary investment outlet.