Securitize and LG CNS have entered into a strategic partnership with the aim of advancing tokenized asset products and onchain market infrastructure for South Korean financial institutions. Details of the collaboration were set out in a memorandum of understanding, unveiled on October 6, with each company highlighting how Securitize’s regulated tokenization infrastructure would be integrated with LG CNS’s technology and local financial sector ties.
Focus Areas of Collaboration
The partnership will concentrate on three primary areas. The first area focuses on market development, where the firms will investigate demand for stablecoins and tokenized securities among Korean and broader Asia-Pacific financial institutions. This initiative will include joint educational programs and new use cases for institutional clients.
A second area centers on technology and product development, with both firms planning to create tokenization tools customized for Korean institutions, taking into account the country’s shifting regulatory landscape.
The third area covers digital asset infrastructure, encompassing stablecoin systems and digital asset treasury solutions. Both companies intend to examine potential infrastructure linking Korean and global markets, enabling 24/7 distribution, execution, and settlement of tokenized securities and stablecoins, provided current laws and regulatory requirements are satisfied.
Institutional Adoption and Regulatory Developments
LG CNS executive vice president and Digital Business Division head Hongkeun Kim identified Korea’s entry into a pivotal stage of asset tokenization. Securitize co-founder and CEO Carlos Domingo described South Korea as one of the world’s most advanced technology and finance hubs, underlining its strategic significance for institutional tokenization efforts.
South Korea, with its sophisticated technology and financial markets, represents a strategic opportunity for the next stage of institutional tokenization, as stated by Securitize co-founder and CEO Carlos Domingo.
No financial terms, product launch dates, or specific offerings have been disclosed. All actions under the agreement await necessary regulatory approvals, compliance processes, and internal reviews by both companies. Additionally, Securitize and LG CNS plan to explore already established tokenized offerings—such as institutional tokenized funds—where permitted by existing regulations.
The partnership announcement follows a proposal from the Financial Services Commission of South Korea. On October 1, the regulator introduced draft revisions to enable securities tokenization starting February 4, 2027. The proposal would apply to stocks, bonds, funds, and fractional investment securities, with a public comment period open until November 11.
Recent Activity in Korean Tokenization
This agreement marks the second partnership in South Korea for Securitize in recent weeks. On September 23, Securitize, in collaboration with KB Securities and Optimism, announced a memorandum of understanding to develop a tokenized money market fund alongside a fund based on a KB Asset Management strategy, as part of their initial product roadmap.
Securitize, which began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker SECZ on July 2, has reported around $5 billion in assets under management as of September.
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Regulatory proposals in South Korea seek to establish a framework for tokenized securities covering a range of assets, with implementation expected from February 2027, subject to feedback and final approval.
