Deep Tide TechFlow message: On July 20, according to Yonhap News Agency, Korean banks are accelerating the rollout of the second phase of the “Han River Plan,” an experimental project based on a central bank digital currency. If system development and participant recruitment are completed as planned, real-world deposit token trading tests will begin as early as September and continue on an open-ended basis. The number of participating banks in the second phase will increase from 7 to 9. New functions will include peer-to-peer transfers, biometric authentication, and automated deposit token deposit and withdrawal. Use cases will also expand to merchants contracted with the participating banks.