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Korea weighs 4th delay of crypto tax amid backlash

Korea's tax on cryptocurrency gains, set to take effect in January, could face a fourth postponement as the government turns cautious amid mounting calls for a delay from investors, the industry and lawmakers, the Korea Times reports. The Korea Economic Daily adds that 48 countries levy virtual asset taxes, but Korea may delay again due to public opinion. Separately, the Bank of Korea is pushing for monthly reporting of domestic virtual asset balances for users with a history of overseas transfer transactions, sparking controversy, according to Business Korea.

  1. Korea's crypto tax faces 4th delay as gov't turns cautious amid low approval ratings Korea Times · 2026-10-21
  2. 48개국이 걷는 가상자산 세금…韓, 여론에 밀려 네 번째 유예하나 한국경제 · 2026-10-25
  3. Bank of Korea Seeks Monthly Crypto Transfer Reporting Business Korea · 2026-10-23

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