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ChainCatcher reports, citing Cointelegraph, that according to the latest report from Hana Financial Research Institute, 27% of South Koreans aged 20 to 50 hold crypto assets, which account for an average of 14% of their financial portfolios. Among them, the 40-year-old age group has the highest proportion of holdings at 31%. Seventy percent of respondents plan to further increase their investments in the future, driven mainly by growth potential, asset diversification, and optimizing their savings structure. The study also notes that Korean investors are shifting from short-term speculation to regular investment and medium-term holdings, and are increasingly relying on formal platforms for information. Despite ongoing concerns about market volatility, young people, constrained by employment and real estate pressures, have come to view crypto assets as a primary investment outlet. Related Tags South Korea Crypto Assets Financial Assets

According to a new report by Hana Financial Research Institute titled "Virtual Asset Investment Trends Among the 2050 Generation," more than a quarter (27%) of South Koreans aged 20 to 50 now own digital assets, with cryptocurrency investments accounting for 14% of their total financial portfolios. The study indicates that interest in cryptocurrencies varies across age groups. Participation is highest among those in their 40s at 31%, followed by those in their 30s at 28%, and those in their 50s at 25%. Among respondents in their 50s, 78% said they use cryptocurrencies as a way to accumulate wealth, while 53% stated they are investing in cryptocurrencies to prepare for retirement. Today, an increasing number of respondents view growth potential, investment diversification, and structured savings plans as their main investment motivations. Meanwhile, 70% of respondents expressed interest in expanding their cryptocurrency investments in the future. Additionally, 42% said they would be willing to increase their investments if traditional financial institutions played a greater role in the cryptocurrency market, while 35% believe that stronger legal protections are a key factor in boosting confidence.