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The 'Kimchi Premium' could re-emerge, causing Bitcoin to trade at higher prices in South Korea due to local demand.

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"South Korea has historically been the home of the 'Kimchi Premium,' where Bitcoin often trades at a 5% to 15% higher price than on global exchanges due to intense local demand."

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