About Korean Crypto
Korean Crypto is an MCP server published by koreafintech in the Blockchain category: access real-time price data, order books, and candle information from major Korean exchanges like Upbit and Bithumb. Track the Kimchi premium by comparing local market prices against global benchmarks. Identify top market movers and compare trading data across domestic platforms to optimize investment decisions.
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Install
git clone https://github.com/koreafintech/korean-crypto-mcpThis server has no ConduID identity, so agent calls to it are not receipted. Pin the version you install and review the source before granting it credentials.
Tools (7)
compare_exchangesUpbit vs Bithumb price comparison
Parameters not published.
get_candlesOHLCV candle data (minutes/hours/days)
Parameters not published.
get_kimchi_premiumKimchi premium % (Upbit vs CoinGecko global price)
Parameters not published.
get_marketsList all available markets (KRW/BTC/USDT)
Parameters not published.
get_orderbookLive order book for any KRW market
Parameters not published.
get_priceReal-time price from Upbit. e.g. `KRW-BTC`
Parameters not published.
get_top_moversTop gaining/losing coins in last 24h
Parameters not published.
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Korean Crypto MCP Server
Real-time Korean cryptocurrency data via Upbit exchange — kimchi premium, live prices, top movers, and exchange comparison.
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
get_price |
Real-time price from Upbit. e.g. KRW-BTC |
get_kimchi_premium |
Kimchi premium % (Upbit vs CoinGecko global price) |
get_top_movers |
Top gaining/losing coins in last 24h |
compare_exchanges |
Upbit vs Bithumb price comparison |
get_orderbook |
Live order book for any KRW market |
get_candles |
OHLCV candle data (minutes/hours/days) |
get_markets |
List all available markets (KRW/BTC/USDT) |
Example Usage
# Get Bitcoin kimchi premium
get_kimchi_premium(coin="BTC")
→ 🌶️ BTC Kimchi Premium: +2.34%
# Top 10 gainers today
get_top_movers(direction="up", limit=10)
# Compare BTC price between exchanges
compare_exchanges(coin="BTC")
→ Upbit: 99,800,000 KRW / Bithumb: 99,750,000 KRW
What is Kimchi Premium?
The "kimchi premium" refers to the price difference between Korean crypto exchanges (like Upbit) and global exchanges. When Korean prices are higher than global prices, it's a positive kimchi premium. This server calculates it in real-time using Upbit vs CoinGecko pricing.
Live Server
Hosted 24/7 on Railway:
https://web-production-fa47d.up.railway.app
Connect via Smithery
smithery install koreafintech/korean-crypto-mcp
Features
- ✅ Real-time Upbit data (100+ KRW markets)
- ✅ Kimchi premium calculation with live FX rates
- ✅ Upbit vs Bithumb arbitrage comparison
- ✅ A2A Agent Card compatible
- ✅ Telegram alert bot (configurable thresholds)
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