Gains exceeding KRW 2.5 million (approx. $1,800) per year. Latest Legislative Developments (April 2026)
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. South Korea’s Crypto Tax Delayed Until Jan 2025
Unlike the high threshold for major shareholders in traditional stocks, crypto investors face a blanket tax on much smaller gains. Gains exceeding KRW 2
Critics argue crypto is already treated as goods subject to value-added tax. South Korea’s Crypto Tax Delayed Until Jan 2025