South Korea’s Largest Crypto Exchange Operator CEO Resigns

May 29, 2025, 3:24 AM UTC

Dunamu, operator of South Korea’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, says its CEO Lee Sirgoo steps down.

  • Lee decided to step down due to personal health issue and the judgment that new challenges and changes are necessary for Dunamu to further grow
  • New CEO to be announced later

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