The Financial Services Commission of South Korea plans to study a "payment suspension" mechanism for virtual asset accounts, targeting accounts suspected of market manipulation.

Techub News reported, according to Newsis, the Financial Services Commission of South Korea is studying the introduction of a "payment suspension" system in virtual asset price manipulation cases. This system aims to restrict the outflow of funds such as withdrawals, transfers, and payments from suspect accounts during the investigation stage, preventing the transfer or concealment of illicit proceeds.

This issue was raised during the Financial Services Commission's regular meeting in November 2025. Relevant personnel believe that a similar mechanism, referencing the practices in capital markets for stock price manipulation, could be introduced in the proposed "Second Phase of Virtual Asset Legislation" to be advanced.