KOSCOM files 5 stablecoin trademarks as South Korea market heats up

KOSCOM files 5 stablecoin trademarks as South Korea market heats up [https://invezz.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250918_074824_Czkgt.png] South Korea’s push into stablecoins is accelerating, with KOSCOM, a Korea Exchange affiliate, registering five new stablecoin trademarks while also restructuring its digital asset division. The move highlights how the country’s capital market institutions are preparing for the growing demand for Korean won-backed tokens. KOSCOM, which provides trading systems and technology for the Korean stock exchange, is positioning itself to play a bigger role in digital finance by expanding its focus from securities infrastructure to stablecoin applications. This development comes as rival firms also enter the market, making stablecoins one of South Korea’s most competitive new financial frontiers. KOSCOM REGISTERS FIVE STABLECOIN TRADEMARKS According to Seoul Finance, KOSCOM has applied for five stablecoin-related trademarks: KSDC, KRW24, KRW365, KOSWON, and KORWON. These filings come as demand for won-backed assets grows and firms compete to establish their tokens as the standard for domestic payments and settlements. By securing these names, KOSCOM aims to lay the groundwork for future launches tied to payment systems and subscription-based services. The company has long…