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South Korea joins jurisdictions restricting Polymarket access

Regulators cite concerns over market management and crypto-based gambling activity in the decision.

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Marcus Webb · Crypto Desk · 19 Aug 2026 · 00:07 · 1 min read
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South Korea joins jurisdictions restricting Polymarket access

South Korea has restricted access to Polymarket, joining over 30 other jurisdictions that have taken similar measures. Regulators rejected Polymarket's argument that its peer-to-peer nature exempts it from oversight, stating the platform manages market rules and facilitates crypto-based gambling activity.

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Further verified details on the scope and enforcement of the restriction were not immediately available.

This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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Marcus reports on digital assets, from spot ETF flows to protocol-level developments in DeFi. He pays particular attention to how institutional adoption is reshaping crypto market structure.

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