Crypto Tax Debate Intensifies in South Korea After 52,000 Signatures
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A public petition opposing South Korea’s planned crypto tax surpassed 52,000 signatures, forcing a formal National Assembly review. The draft framework would tax crypto gains above 2.5 million won (about $1,650–$2,000) at 22% from a planned January 2027 rollout, increasing regulatory risk and potential market and adoption headwinds for crypto, DeFi, exchanges and investors.
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- South Korea’s petition to abolish crypto taxes surpassed 52,000 signatures.
- The petition now requires a formal review by South Korea’s National Assembly.
- The planned framework would impose a 22% tax on crypto gains above 2.5 million won.
South Korea’s National Assembly is now required to review a petition demanding the removal of the country’s planned crypto tax after the petition crossed the 50,000-signature threshold this week.
The petition gathered more than 52,000 signatures only days after going live, turning investor frustration into a formal parliamentary issue ahead of the planned January 2027 rollout of the crypto tax.
Under current plans, South Korea will apply a 22% tax on crypto gains above 2.5 million won, roughly $1,650 to $2,000 depending on exchange rates. The rate combines a 20% income tax with a 2% local tax.
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