# South Korea to introduce taxes on digital assets in 2029

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/south-korea-to-introduce-taxes-on-digital-assets-in-2029/
- Published: 2026-11-05T07:02:13+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T08:28:06+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/south-korea-introduce-taxes-digital-assets-in-2029-6526766
- Topics: Asia, World

## Key points

- South Korea’s digital asset tax plan moves to 2029.
- Officials cite the timing of information exchanges with the US.
- Tax rules are due to be detailed in the first half of 2028.

## Summary

South Korea plans to begin taxing digital assets in 2029, two years later than previously scheduled. The finance ministry said the government will consult parliament on the delay, which is intended to avoid putting domestic markets at a disadvantage while international information exchanges on virtual assets are not yet in place.

Over the next two years, officials will prepare tax measures for overseas digital asset trading, taking account of market volatility, investor protection and industry growth. The government plans to submit legislative amendments in 2027 and publish details of the tax rules in the first half of 2028; information exchanges with the US are due to start in 2029.

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