韩国央行行长：并不反对基于韩元的稳定币，但对外汇感到担忧

Group 1 - The core concern of the Bank of Korea's Governor Lee Chang-yong is that issuing a Korean won stablecoin may inadvertently increase reliance on US dollar stablecoins, complicating foreign exchange controls and threatening the effectiveness of monetary policy [1][2] - Governor Lee's warning highlights the fundamental contradiction faced by Korean monetary authorities: the need to embrace digital asset innovation while maintaining effective control over capital flows [1] - The issuance of a Korean won stablecoin could potentially become a new channel for capital outflow, raising concerns among regulators who view cryptocurrencies as speculative and competitive to national currencies [1] Group 2 - Last month, Governor Lee expressed concerns that stablecoins issued by non-bank entities could undermine the effectiveness of monetary policy and capital flow controls, emphasizing the need for the central bank to lead the regulation of stablecoins linked to the Korean won [2] - The ruling party in South Korea recently proposed a digital asset fundamental law aimed at establishing necessary regulatory infrastructure to assist local companies in issuing Korean won stablecoins [2] - The appointment of Kim Yong-beom, a former executive from a cryptocurrency company, as the chief policy officer by President Yoon Suk-yeol signals a more proactive stance towards cryptocurrencies compared to the previous administration [2]