South Korean Bitcoin regulatory expert died suddenly due to excessive pressure

South Korea has always been a hot spot for cryptocurrency trading, and the price of Bitcoin has experienced several ups and downs recently. However, compared with the value of Bitcoin itself, a South Korean government official responsible for Bitcoin regulation recently died of a heart attack.

The South Korean government stated that 52-year-old Zheng Jijun is the director of economic policy formulation in the South Korean Government Policy Coordination Office. His main work direction in the near future is to formulate relevant legislation to suppress cryptocurrency speculation and illegal activities.

Zheng Jijun was found dead at home. The cause of death is currently presumed to be a heart attack, and the police are conducting further investigations. A government spokesman also said: "He died of some unknown cause and died during his sleep. When he was found, his heart had stopped beating."

Jung's colleagues said he has been working under heavy pressure as South Korea has been grappling with cryptocurrency speculation in recent months.