Securitize and LG CNS Explore Tokenized Assets in South Korea

Securitize (SECZ) shares rose nearly 8% to around $12.60 in early trading Oct. 6 after the tokenization company agreed to explore digital asset infrastructure with South Korean technology firm LG CNS. The stock later pulled back during the morning.

The memorandum of understanding covers tokenized funds, stocks and stablecoins for South Korean financial institutions, along with potential opportunities across Asia-Pacific. The agreement comes as financial firms prepare for a new framework governing tokenized securities.

Last week, South Korea’s Financial Services Commission proposed rules for issuing and trading tokenized securities, including stocks, bonds and funds. The framework is scheduled to take effect in February 2027.

LG CNS also launched a blockchain infrastructure platform on Oct. 6 for banks and other financial companies working with stablecoins and tokenized securities.

Securitize has an existing South Korean partnership with KB Securities and Optimism to develop tokenized funds for institutional investors. The new agreement adds LG CNS to the company’s local partnerships as South Korea develops its securities framework.

Securitize is active in a real-world asset tokenization market valued at roughly $40 billion. Tokenized equities were valued at about $3.2 billion, up 10.6% over the previous 30 days.