"Suspend crypto tax, then redesign it"... Cho Sang-hyeok, the 'Bull Ant' who drove a 53,809-signature petition
A National Assembly public petition backed by 53,809 signatures was formally referred to the legislature, following protests that included a truck campaign and solo picketing in front of the Assembly.
About 510 investors joined the effort and raised roughly 50 million won in donations to support the campaign led by Cho Sang-hyeok of the 'Bulgaemi' (Bull Ant) crypto community.
Cho argues the tax rate is not the main issue; the real problems are the absence of gain/loss offsetting, no loss carryforward deduction, and weak tax administration infrastructure ahead of the planned 2027 crypto tax.