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South Korea Deputy PM Confirms Crypto Tax to Start in 2027

  • —South Korea's crypto income tax will take effect January 1, 2027, after two delays
  • —The finance ministry could not provide taxpayer counts or expected revenue
  • —Tax treatment of staking and airdrops is still under review
  • —Inbound crypto fell to 2.7 trillion won in the first eight months from 4.7 trillion a year earlier
Why it matters: Clarity on the tax timeline matters for Korean investors and exchanges, while undefined rules could push more capital to offshore platforms.
Source: Blockmedia
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