An initiative by Korea University
Blockchain Research Institute
Association Activities
Advancing Stable Asset Research Through Academia
Key programs spanning policy research to applied innovation
Ecosystem Expansion Framework
A structured pathway for academic growth
Initial Exploration
Analyzing Korea’s digital asset landscape and setting research priorities
Network Building
Platforms for efficient stable-asset research
Integration
Scaling research with a focus on regulation-compliant adoption
Academic Coordination
Enhancing research quality through feedback and collaboration
Policy Engagement
Working on regulatory
and self-regulatory frameworks
Education Programs
Academies, hackathons, internships, and regulatory workshops
Research & PoC
Smart contracts, RWAs, payment ecosystems, and regulatory solutions
Industry Events
Forums and seminars for knowledge exchange
Outreach
Supporting financial inclusion and policy impact
News
KDAA’s Impact on Stable Asset Research
Stay up to date with the latest developments in academic research.
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Press Releases
Official Statements from KDAA
Insights into Academic Initiatives
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Chair's Biogragphy
2020 - Present
2019 - Present
2018 - Present
2018-2019
2017-2018
2016-2019
2016-2017
2014-2015
Board Member,
Cube Entertainment
Advisory Committee Member,
KFB: Korea Federation of Banks
Member,
Korean Commercial Arbitration Board
Advisory Committee Member,
Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency
Advisory Committee Member,
Smart City, City of Seoul
Founder and director,
Blockchain Research Institute
Advisory Committee Member,
SFI: Financial Security Institute
Advisory Committee Member,
KSD: Korea Securities Depository
Vice President,
Society of Korean Blockchain Law
Board Member,
Korea Blockchain Association
Advisory Committee Member,
Financial Services Commission
Korean Representative,
International Standard Organization (ISO)/
TC307 Blockchain and distributed ledger technologies
Advisory Committee Member,
Financial Supervisory Service
Founder and Chair,
Korea Society of Blockchain
Advisory Committee Member,
Korean Fintech Association
Advisory Committee Member of Financial Service,
Korean Financial Services Commission
Speaker,
KBS, SBS CNBC, MBC, EBS, CBS
Inside Bitcoins 2014 & 2015, World Knowledge Forum 2014
Vice President,
Society of Software Engineering
Associate Dean,
Korea University Graduate School of Computer &
Information Technology
More than 150 SCI(E) Journal papers and conference papers
More than 72 patent registration and submission