South Korea has updated its 'New Start Fund' debt adjustment program to include cryptocurrency assets in its assessment process. This initiative, aimed at aiding small business owners and self-employed individuals, will now consider applicants' crypto holdings when determining debt relief eligibility. Previously, the program relied on financial statements and public data, which often overlooked investment assets like cryptocurrencies. Since January, the fund has required applicants to submit virtual asset balance certificates, following consultations with South Korea's major crypto exchanges. This change ensures a more comprehensive evaluation of an applicant's repayment ability, potentially impacting the debt relief rate they receive.