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South Korean Bank Adopts Ripple Payment Technology to Speed Up International Transfers

South Korean Bank Adopts Ripple Payment Technology to Speed Up International Transfers

Seoul, Tuesday, 18 August 2026.
Jeonbuk Bank became South Korea’s first regional lender to adopt Ripple for instant cross-border payments, yet XRP dropped below $1 as markets prioritized stablecoin adoption over token usage.