Planet Daily News: As of the end of February 2025, the total number of users on Korean virtual asset exchanges has reached 16.29 million, accounting for approximately 32% of the country's total population and exceeding the number of stock investors (14.1 million). This data is based on the total account holders of South Korea's five major exchanges - Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone, Korbit, and Gopax. It is worth noting that if the same person opens accounts on multiple exchanges, they will be counted multiple times. (SBS)