27% of Koreans aged 20–50 hold crypto, 70% eye more investments: Report

More than 25% of South Koreans aged 20 to 50 now hold crypto, and 70% plan to increase their investments as digital assets become a key part of retirement planning.

More than a quarter of South Koreans in their 20s to 50s now own digital assets, with their crypto investments making up 14% of their total financial portfolios, according to a new report from the Hana Institute of Finance released Sunday.

The study, titled “2050 Generation’s Virtual Asset Investment Trends,” shows that interest in crypto cuts across age groups. Those in their 40s led participation at 31%, followed by people in their 30s at 28% and 50s at 25%.

Of respondents in their 50s, 78% said they use crypto as a way to amass funds, while 53% said they were preparing for retirement through crypto investments. More respondents now cite growth potential, diversification and structured savings plans as key motivations for investing.

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