Expanding Institutional Access to Real-World Asset Tokenization in South Korea
South Korea has emerged as a digitally progressive market, and recent developments indicate growing interest from Korean institutional investors and venture capitalists in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. Over the past few months, IXS and InvestaX have engaged deeply with South Korean companies to explore collaborative opportunities, positioning IXS as the leading institutional-grade platform for RWA issuance, trading, and secondary market liquidity.
Tokenization 2023 – Seoul Edition: Advancing the Future of RWAs
As part of our ongoing global Tokenization 2023 series, IXS extended its reach to Seoul on November 7, 2023, following successful engagements in Singapore and Hong Kong. The Seoul edition brought together over 50 institutional and blockchain-focused attendees, marking a significant step toward integrating South Korean institutions into the global tokenization ecosystem.
Event Highlights:
- Opening Address: Hogun Lee from InterVest welcomed participants, setting the stage for a deep dive into RWA tokenization and blockchain innovation. We extend our gratitude to InterVest for their strategic support.
- Keynote Presentation by Julian Kwan, CEO & Co-founder, InvestaX & IXS: Julian highlighted the global momentum behind RWA tokenization and underscored how IXS and InvestaX are uniquely positioned to empower Korean securities firms with compliant access to global retail and institutional markets.
- Justin Kim, Avalanche Korea: Justin explored the future of asset tokenization on the AVAX blockchain, demonstrating its capacity to enhance RWA token issuance and liquidity.
- HyunKi Lee, EQBR: HyunKi discussed the transformative potential of tokenization in driving blockchain adoption across South Korean capital markets.
STO Summit 2023: Unlocking RWA Opportunities in South Korea
The IXS team further solidified its presence by participating in the STO Summit in Seoul, hosted by eDaily, Flip, and sponsored by Artrino. This landmark event, exclusively focused on RWA tokenization (referred to locally as STOs), attracted over 200 industry professionals and featured 50 speakers, making it the largest tokenization-focused gathering in South Korea to date.
IXS’s Contributions:
- Sponsorship of the Start-Up Competition: IXS proudly sponsored this summit highlight, reflecting our commitment to nurturing innovation within South Korea’s blockchain and RWA sectors.
- Key Presentations:
- Julian Kwan, CEO & Co-founder, InvestaX & IXS: Julian outlined how IXS’s institutional-grade solutions are unlocking liquidity for tokenized private market assets, enabling Korean companies to access global retail and institutional investors through compliant tokenization frameworks.
- Aaron Ong, Co-founder, IXS: Aaron provided insights into IXS’s automated market maker (AMM) solution, which is specifically designed to enhance RWA liquidity and support secondary market trading.
- Broadcast Interview: Following their presentations, Julian and Aaron participated in a live interview with eDaily, reinforcing IXS’s role as the bridge between traditional finance (TradFi) and blockchain-powered investing in South Korea.
Julian Kwan, CEO & Co-founder of InvestaX and IX Swap
Aaron Ong, Co-founder of IX Swap
Step into the captivating world behind the scenes! Following their electrifying presentations, Julian and Aaron don't just take a breather—they dive straight into the heart of the action in the eDaily studio for an exclusive, broadcasted interview.
Julian Kwan, CEO & Co-founder of InvestaX and IX Swap
Aaron Ong, Co-founder of IX Swap
Key Takeaways and Market Expansion
Our participation in Tokenization 2023 and the STO Summit resulted in:
- Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) signed with leading Korean intellectual property and content companies, setting the stage for future tokenization collaborations.
- Strengthened institutional relationships, facilitated by IXS’s B2B ambassador, Juchul Shin, whose efforts have been instrumental in positioning IXS as the trusted partner for RWA tokenization in Korea.
Looking Ahead: Unlocking New Frontiers with IXS
South Korea is rapidly becoming a critical market for RWA tokenization, driven by its forward-thinking regulatory environment and robust investor ecosystem. IXS and InvestaX are committed to bridging South Korean assets with global liquidity through compliant tokenization solutions, enabling local companies to unlock value and expand their reach.
Our successful engagement in Korea underscores IXS’s position as the leading institutional platform for RWA issuance, secondary trading, and liquidity solutions. We look forward to building on this momentum and empowering South Korean companies to lead the next wave of blockchain-enabled financial innovation.
Stay connected with IXS as we continue to unlock institutional access to tokenized real-world assets globally.