Seoul Mayor Oh Says AI, Blockchain, Digital Assets Are Key Finance Drivers, Pledges More Fintech Support - bloomingbit
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon pledged to strengthen support for fintech companies at the Seoul Fintech Week 2026 conference, highlighting artificial intelligence, blockchain, and digital assets as key drivers of the future financial industry.
Oh Se-hoon spoke at the Seoul Fintech Week 2026 conference at Conrad Seoul in Yeouido, emphasizing that a financial city must build an ecosystem integrating technology, talent, and innovative companies.
He noted that artificial intelligence agents are evolving beyond simple financial-task support to handle payments, asset management, and investments on behalf of users.
The mayor also highlighted the growth potential of stablecoins and asset tokenization, which are reshaping the structure of payments, remittances, and asset transactions.
Building a Global Financial Hub
The Seoul city government plans to expand corporate support through the Invest Seoul Agency to help overseas companies and investors enter the city.
It will strengthen tailored support for fintech firms at different growth stages via Seoul Fintech Lab and Second Seoul Fintech Lab.
Oh said the city will use Yeouido's financial infrastructure and its innovation ecosystem to attract global capital and talent.
Trust Framework and National Economy
Oh stressed that a trust framework capable of protecting user assets and personal data is essential to support sustainable growth in digital assets and tokenization.
He linked the development of Seoul's financial industry to the national economy, urging a balance between regional development and international competitiveness.
The mayor expressed confidence in Seoul's global financial competitiveness while noting the impact of the Financial Services Commission's decision to relocate to Sejong.
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