Unlike the high threshold for major shareholders in traditional stocks, crypto investors face a blanket tax on much smaller gains.
A total of 22%, consisting of a 20% national income tax and a 2% local tax. South Korea’s Crypto Tax Delayed Until Jan 2025
The ruling People Power Party (PPP) introduced a bill in late March 2026 to strike the digital asset tax from the Income Tax Act completely. Unlike the high threshold for major shareholders in
In January 2026, the Financial Services Commission lifted a nine-year ban, allowing listed companies to allocate up to 5% of their equity to digital assets to help bring capital back into the country. Enforcement Infrastructure In January 2026, the Financial Services Commission lifted
South Korea delays crypto capital gains tax to 2027 - The Paypers
Critics argue crypto is already treated as goods subject to value-added tax.
Gains exceeding KRW 2.5 million (approx. $1,800) per year. Latest Legislative Developments (April 2026)