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South Korea’s Bitcoin Lending Experiment Begins at Jeonbuk Bank

Bitcoin.com News·October 12, 2026·1 min read
South Korea’s Bitcoin Lending Experiment Begins at Jeonbuk Bank

Jeonbuk Bank, a South Korean subsidiary, executed the country's first reported traditional bank loan secured by bitcoin. Businesses can borrow Korean won without selling their coins or surrendering ownership to the lender, marking a milestone for bitcoin-backed banking in South Korea.

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