South Korea2026.10.25Digital Asset

Presidential Office: 'No Decision Made on Crypto Tax Deferral'

• The presidential office confirmed it is reviewing a further delay to virtual asset taxation but says no final decision has been made.
• Discussions reportedly center on postponing the tax's current implementation date of January 2027, though the extent and timing remain unconfirmed.
• Democratic Party of Korea leader Kim Min-seok said on October 22 via the party's YouTube channel 'Minty07' that the digital asset tax issue should be resolved this year.