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Bank of Korea CBDC Trial: Nine Banks Prepare for Live Tokenized Won Transfers

Crypto Daily·July 21, 2026·1 min read
Bank of Korea CBDC Trial: Nine Banks Prepare for Live Tokenized Won Transfers

Nine Korean banks will pilot live tokenized-won transfers in September 2026. The trial will expand to 500,000 wallets with higher KRW limits and EV subsidies. The Bank of Korea CBDC initiative involves key changes and risks for the participating financial institutions.

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