PANews reported on December 4th that, according to a report by South Korean media outlet Decenter, a report from the Korea Internet Security Agency (KISA) shows that a large number of South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges have not yet obtained ISMS-P certification, which is considered the minimum standard for personal information protection, and their security investment is also considered insufficient. Of the six non-Korean won (coin market) exchanges that newly registered or renewed their Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) certifications with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Korean Financial Services Commission this year, five only hold basic ISMS certification. ISMS certification does not include personal information protection requirements. Among the major exchanges supporting Korean won trading, GOPAX has also not obtained ISMS-P certification. Large exchanges also face problems with insufficient security investment and dedicated personnel. The three largest exchanges—Upbit, Bithumb, and GOPAX—that have disclosed their security status to the Korea Information Security Agency (KISA) only allocate about 10% of their total IT investment to security. In South Korea, Upbit, Bithumb, and GOPAX have only 9%, 10.2%, and 12.5% of their personnel dedicated to security, respectively. Coinone and Korbit, the third and fourth largest exchanges in South Korea, haven't even proactively disclosed their security measures.PANews reported on December 4th that, according to a report by South Korean media outlet Decenter, a report from the Korea Internet Security Agency (KISA) shows that a large number of South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges have not yet obtained ISMS-P certification, which is considered the minimum standard for personal information protection, and their security investment is also considered insufficient. Of the six non-Korean won (coin market) exchanges that newly registered or renewed their Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) certifications with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Korean Financial Services Commission this year, five only hold basic ISMS certification. ISMS certification does not include personal information protection requirements. Among the major exchanges supporting Korean won trading, GOPAX has also not obtained ISMS-P certification. Large exchanges also face problems with insufficient security investment and dedicated personnel. The three largest exchanges—Upbit, Bithumb, and GOPAX—that have disclosed their security status to the Korea Information Security Agency (KISA) only allocate about 10% of their total IT investment to security. In South Korea, Upbit, Bithumb, and GOPAX have only 9%, 10.2%, and 12.5% of their personnel dedicated to security, respectively. Coinone and Korbit, the third and fourth largest exchanges in South Korea, haven't even proactively disclosed their security measures.

Most South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges lack personal information protection certifications, and large platforms invest insufficiently in security.

2025/12/04 15:32

PANews reported on December 4th that, according to a report by South Korean media outlet Decenter, a report from the Korea Internet Security Agency (KISA) shows that a large number of South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges have not yet obtained ISMS-P certification, which is considered the minimum standard for personal information protection, and their security investment is also considered insufficient.

Of the six non-Korean won (coin market) exchanges that newly registered or renewed their Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) certifications with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Korean Financial Services Commission this year, five only hold basic ISMS certification. ISMS certification does not include personal information protection requirements. Among the major exchanges supporting Korean won trading, GOPAX has also not obtained ISMS-P certification.

Large exchanges also face problems with insufficient security investment and dedicated personnel. The three largest exchanges—Upbit, Bithumb, and GOPAX—that have disclosed their security status to the Korea Information Security Agency (KISA) only allocate about 10% of their total IT investment to security. In South Korea, Upbit, Bithumb, and GOPAX have only 9%, 10.2%, and 12.5% of their personnel dedicated to security, respectively. Coinone and Korbit, the third and fourth largest exchanges in South Korea, haven't even proactively disclosed their security measures.

Market Opportunity
Notcoin Logo
Notcoin Price(NOT)
$0,0006383
$0,0006383$0,0006383
+3,10%
USD
Notcoin (NOT) Live Price Chart
Disclaimer: The articles reposted on this site are sourced from public platforms and are provided for informational purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the views of MEXC. All rights remain with the original authors. If you believe any content infringes on third-party rights, please contact service@support.mexc.com for removal. MEXC makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content and is not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided. The content does not constitute financial, legal, or other professional advice, nor should it be considered a recommendation or endorsement by MEXC.