Summary

  • Dunamu, the operator of digital-asset exchange Upbit, said Kim Dae-hyun of its FDI team received a commendation from the commissioner general of the Korean National Police Agency at the 2026 Cyber Security Awards.
  • Kim contributed to investigative support and training for law enforcement agencies by sharing technology and specialist knowledge used to respond to digital-asset-related crime.
  • A Dunamu official said the award was meaningful because it recognized the technical expertise built up in responding to digital-asset-related crime and the value of the company’s support for investigative agencies.

Forecast Trend Report by Period

Dunamu, the operator of digital-asset exchange Upbit, said on Nov. 13 that Kim Dae-hyun, a researcher on its FDI team, received a commendation from the commissioner general of the Korean National Police Agency at the 2026 Cyber Security Awards.

Kim was recognized for sharing technology and expertise used to respond to digital-asset-related crime, and for contributing to investigative support and training for law enforcement agencies. The awards ceremony, hosted by the Korean National Police Agency on Nov. 6, was held to honor individuals who contributed to the advancement of cyber policing.

Kim, a member of Dunamu’s FDI team, has provided investigative support and training based on technical expertise in responding to digital-asset-related crime. He has also shared the technology and specialist knowledge needed to trace digital-asset flows, helping strengthen the response capabilities of investigative agencies.

As crimes involving digital assets become more complex and varied, the importance of understanding related technology and building professional investigative capacity is also growing. The Korean National Police Agency has continued technical exchanges and cooperation with private companies, viewing such collaboration as an important part of responding to cybercrime.

A Dunamu official said the award was meaningful because it recognized the technical expertise built up in responding to digital-asset-related crime and the value of the company’s support for investigative agencies.

Doohyun Hwang