South Korea to allow crypto withdrawal freezes when hacking threats emerge

South Korea will allow crypto withdrawals to be frozen when hacking threats are detected, a regulatory shift prompted by recent exchange security incidents. Those include GOPAX's precautionary service suspension and a $70,000 hot-wallet breach at Prabang. Traders should expect tighter operational controls and possible withdrawal delays at Korean exchanges during security scares, which could weigh on local liquidity and confidence.