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South Korea moves to block Polymarket over gambling concerns
South Korea plans to block Polymarket over concerns regarding illegal gambling. The Korea Media and Communications Commission stated that Polymarket's structure and operations amount to illegal gambling, even though the platform uses noncustodial design and smart contracts.
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