South Korea2026.10.13Block Media

South Korea Blocks Domestic Access to 27 Unregistered Crypto Exchanges Including KuCoin and MEXC

• The Korea Communications Standards Commission reviewed and ordered access blocks or service termination for 27 unregistered virtual asset exchange websites, including KuCoin and MEXC.
• The review was conducted over two days starting October 6, with the outcome announced by the FIU on October 13.
• Authorities will now move to block unregistered exchanges once illegal operation is confirmed, without requiring a prior user complaint or damage report.