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South Korea to meet crypto exchanges amid calls for tax delay
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Fusion42 · 19 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
South Korea plans to meet with crypto exchanges to discuss delaying a cryptocurrency tax that imposes a 22% levy on digital asset transactions, which has already been postponed multiple times. The final decision on delaying the tax until 2029 depends on approval from the National Assembly, influencing market sentiment and the regulatory environment for crypto assets in South Korea.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Crypto & Web3, and 4 sources have reported it between 19 Oct 2026 and 26 Oct 2026.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
You must prepare for continued uncertainty in South Korea's crypto tax rules as lawmakers consider delaying the 22% levy. This opens a window to engage with local exchanges and shape your strategy before the tax possibly kicks in or is postponed.
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4 sources · first reported 19 Oct 2026 · latest 26 Oct 2026
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