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South Korea Faces Fresh Push To Delay Crypto Gains Tax Until 2029

NewsBTC·October 19, 2026·1 min read
South Korea Faces Fresh Push To Delay Crypto Gains Tax Until 2029

South Korea faces another decision on its long-delayed crypto gains tax. A new proposal would push implementation toward 2029, but no delay has been enacted. Finance officials meet major exchanges on October 20. The industry argues reporting systems are incomplete, and a rushed launch could drive activity offshore. The planned rate is commonly described as 22% after local tax.

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