South Korea's newly appointed central bank governor, Shin Hyun-song, has expressed strong support for the development of central bank digital currency (CBDC) and tokenized deposits. In his inaugural speech on April 21, Shin emphasized the expansion of these digital assets through Phase Two of the Han River Project and participation in global initiatives like Project Agora to enhance the won's role in international payments. Despite the ongoing legislative efforts to establish a legal framework for stablecoins in South Korea, Shin did not address won-backed stablecoins in his speech. Previously critical of stablecoins during his time at the Bank for International Settlements, Shin's stance appears to have softened, with reports suggesting he now believes won-backed stablecoins could coexist with CBDCs.