ChainCatcher news, according to South Korean media reports, the proposal to establish a Virtual Assets Division by the Financial Services Commission of South Korea has been approved by the Cabinet meeting.It is reported that the revised job structure and related implementation rules will be announced and implemented on the 25th of this month. The Virtual Assets Division will be responsible for establishing order in the virtual asset market and protecting users through necessary management and supervision. The department will temporarily increase its staff by 8 (by the end of 2025), including 1 level 4 employee, 4 level 5 employees, 2 level 6 employees, and 1 level 7 employee.

ChainCatcher news, according to Asiae, the Financial Services Commission of South Korea plans to establish a new virtual asset department under the Financial Innovation Planning Group, with the appointment of management personnel to be completed by the end of June at the latest. The Financial Services Commission is providing relevant training for virtual asset investigators, and this department will be fully responsible for the "Virtual Asset User Protection Act," which will take effect on July 19.