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South Korean National Election Commission investigation

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: National Election Commission under investigation for alleged preferential treatment

A special prosecution team led by Lee Tae-han is investigating allegations of corruption and mismanagement within South Korea’s National Election Commission (NEC). The probe initially focused on signs of tax evasion and

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South Korea advances sovereign AI and specialized AI agents

34 clusters · 67 sources · last updated

Latest: South Korea announces major AI investment and autonomous shipping strategy

In late August 2026, South Korea intensified its focus on sovereign AI and the deployment of specialized AI agents across public, financial, and educational sectors. Under the ‘AI for All Project,’ the government is adva

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South Korea digital asset taxation debate

11 clusters · 45 sources · last updated

Latest: South Korean Democratic Party members propose delaying digital asset taxation

South Korea is facing increasing political and public pressure regarding the scheduled taxation of digital assets, set to begin on January 1, 2027. A public petition seeking a two-year delay reached the 50,000-signature

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Seoul and regional housing market shifts and rising costs

61 clusters · 50 sources · last updated

Latest: South Korea apartment sales to reach 44,358 units in November

Seoul’s housing market is experiencing intensified divergence between high-end districts and mid-to-low-priced areas. While high-end districts like Gangnam, Seocho, and Songpa have faced price declines due to tax burdens

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South Korea National Tax Service administrative reforms

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: South Korea's National Tax Service introduces tax audit exemptions for SMEs

The South Korean National Tax Service (NTS) has initiated several administrative reforms aimed at centralizing revenue collection and improving taxpayer experiences. Initially, the NTS announced plans to centralize the

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South Korea AI chip volatility and semiconductor expansion

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Latest: South Korean bond yields fall amid semiconductor volatility and AI concerns

The AI-memory surge and subsequent market volatility evolved through late 2026. Following a period of significant sell-offs, the KOSPI saw a massive single-day gain of roughly 18% on July 31, driven by Samsung Electronic

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South Korean cryptocurrency cross-border regulation

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: South Korea to regulate stablecoins under foreign exchange law

In September 2026, Park Chang-beom, Chairman of Korea Digital Asset Evaluation & Certification (KODEAC), proposed a regulated system to allow South Korean investors to access overseas cryptocurrency exchanges through dom

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South Korean minor real estate and tax concerns

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: South Korea minor home purchases rise nearly twofold

Concerns have emerged regarding the involvement of minors in real estate and business ownership in South Korea, raising suspicions of tax evasion and irregular wealth transfers. In Incheon, investigations have highlight

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South Korean presidential administration appointments

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated

Latest: Lim Kwang-hyun urges Blue House staff to provide honest advice

President Lee Jae-myung appointed Lim Kwang-hyun, the former Commissioner of the National Tax Service, as the new Presidential Chief of Staff to succeed Kang Hoon-sik. While the Blue House defended the appointment based

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Cuba disability employment tax reforms

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Cuba and Bolivia implement new tax incentives for industry and social sectors

Cuba's Ministry of Finance and Prices has introduced new tax benefits under Resolution 201/2026 to support the employment of persons with disabilities. Local industry companies and workshops that hire workers with disa

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South Korea fiscal, tax reform, and wealth fund updates

10 clusters · 28 sources · last updated

Latest: National Tax Service reports rising revenue and increased enforcement

South Korea is projecting a record-breaking national tax revenue of 478.6 trillion won this year, exceeding the supplementary budget estimate by 63.2 trillion won. This 28 percent increase over the previous year is large

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