Korean investors have long bought US shares through domestic securities firms with overseas-trading desks or via international brokers, dealing with won conversion, custody fees, and reporting obligations along the way. Tokenized US stocks provide an alternative with direct 1:1 exposure to the real share, self-custodied and accessible from roughly $1.
Know before you fund
What South Korea investors should know
Funding
In South Korea, obtaining USDC usually means swapping won for stablecoins on a locally registered exchange that allows withdrawals, and then transferring the USDC to a self-custody wallet.
Currency & FX
The national currency is the South Korean won (KRW). As GM Markets settles in USD stablecoins, the investor carries KRW/USD exchange-rate risk on top of the underlying stock's movement.
Local market
The Korea Exchange (KRX) is the country's primary listing venue. By contrast, tokenized US stocks trade on-chain roughly 24 hours a day, five days a week, outside local market hours.
Tax
Gains may be subject to tax under local regulations, and the classification of tokenized securities can vary from that of ordinary shares. This is general information only, so speak with a Korean tax adviser about your situation.
Yes. Through tokenized stocks on GM Markets, investors in South Korea can buy US stocks and ETFs backed 1:1 by real shares, funded with stablecoins, from $1, without a US brokerage account.
In South Korea, obtaining USDC usually means swapping won for stablecoins on a locally registered exchange that allows withdrawals, and then transferring the USDC to a self-custody wallet.
The national currency is the South Korean won (KRW). As GM Markets settles in USD stablecoins, the investor carries KRW/USD exchange-rate risk on top of the underlying stock's movement.
Trading involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The value of tokenized assets and perpetual positions can fall as well as rise, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Perpetual futures are leveraged products and may not be suitable for every user.
GM Markets does not offer its product or services to users in the United States, or in any other restricted jurisdiction.
GM Markets does not provide financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. All investments carry risk including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.
