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Is Upbit Available in 🇰🇷 South Korea?
Yes — Upbit is available in South Korea
Upbit accepts clients from South Korea. Regulated by MAS & FSC.
Availability last verified: October 2026
Broker availability in 🇰🇷 South Korea
153 / 341 brokers153 out of 341 brokers in our database accept clients from South Korea (45% availability). See all available brokers →
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Upbit vs alternatives in 🇰🇷 South Korea
| Regulator | MAS, FSC | FMA, SCA | FSA | FSA |
| Min. deposit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Spread from | 0 pips | 0.1 pips | 0 pips | 0.1 pips |
| Max leverage | 1 | 100 | 125 | 200 |
| Available | ✓ Yes | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account |
Why choose Upbit in 🇰🇷 South Korea?
Min. deposit
$0
Spread from
0 pips
Max leverage
1
BrokerRank score
4.39 / 5
- FSC and MAS regulated
- KRW deposits supported
- Partnership with Kakao
- 200+ crypto assets
- Regulated by MAS & FSC — legally available to South Korea residents
Other recommended brokers available in 🇰🇷 South Korea
Comparing Upbit with other brokers available to South Korea traders.
- Copy trading feature
- Competitive derivatives trading
- Clean and intuitive interface
- Competitive fees
- Spot and derivatives trading
- 700+ trading pairs
- Large crypto selection (600+ tokens)
- Long track record since 2013
- Derivatives and spot trading
About Upbit
Regulated by
MAS, FSC
Headquarters
Seoul, South Korea
Founded
2017
Min. deposit
$0
BrokerRank score
4.39 / 5
Markets
crypto
Frequently Asked Questions
1Is Upbit available in South Korea?
Yes — Upbit accepts clients from South Korea. The broker is regulated by MAS and FSC. You can open a live account directly through their website.
2What are the best alternatives to Upbit for South Korea traders?
Brokers we recommend in South Korea include Bybit, XT.com, HTX. All are verified to accept clients from South Korea and are regulated by reputable authorities.
3Can I use a VPN to access Upbit from South Korea?
Using a VPN to circumvent geo-restrictions violates Upbit's terms of service and can result in account closure or frozen funds. It also leaves you without regulatory protection. We strongly recommend using a broker that is properly licensed to serve your country.
4Which brokers accept clients from South Korea?
153 out of 341 brokers in the BrokerRank database accept clients from South Korea. Recommended options include Bybit, XT.com, HTX. You can see the full list on our South Korea brokers page.