South Korea2026.11.02Digital Asset

Ministry of Economy and Finance: "Crypto asset taxation must reflect market changes since 2020"

• Moon Kyung-ho, head of the Income Tax Division at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, spoke at a November 2 forum at the National Assembly Library on Korea's digital asset market competitiveness in the AI era.
• The ministry plans to comprehensively review crypto asset taxation—slated to take effect next year—reflecting market changes since the taxation system was introduced in 2020.
• Key review points include tax equity between domestic and overseas exchange users, informed by ongoing consultations with industry and experts.