1. South Korea to Roll Out Crypto Asset Taxation as Scheduled in 2027 link

South Korea’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Koo Yun-cheol stated that crypto asset taxation in South Korea will be implemented as scheduled starting in 2027 after the extension expires at the end of this year. The government will continue evaluating and refining relevant rules during enforcement. This marks Koo’s first public clear commitment to launch crypto taxation on schedule. Reports note that under the current South Korean framework, investors cannot carry forward crypto asset losses to offset future gains, sparking market concerns over unfair treatment for domestic investors. Some investors may shift to overseas exchanges,…