In the lead-up to South Korea's parliamentary elections, the nation's major political parties are emphasizing cryptocurrency as a key issue, highlighting the country's significant role in the global digital-asset market. The Democratic Party has specifically promised to lift restrictions on US ETFs holding tokens if they gain legislative control, reflecting a broader trend where, last month, South Koreans bought over $200 million worth of MicroStrategy shares. This focus on cryptocurrency reflects the parties' strategies to appeal to voters, with both the ruling and opposition parties believing that favorable crypto policies could sway younger voters. The election, set for April 10, has seen crypto-related promises become potentially decisive factors, despite skepticism from experts about the effectiveness of these pledges.