# South Korea digital asset taxation debate > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-korea-digital-asset-taxation-debate > Updated: 2026-09-16T06:47:54.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. South Korea is facing increasing political and public pressure regarding the scheduled taxation of digital assets, which is set to begin on January 1, 2027. A public petition seeking a two-year delay in the tax implementation reached the 50,000-signature threshold required for review by the National Assembly. Proponents of the delay argue that the current infrastructure is insufficient to accurately calculate gains across domestic exchanges, overseas platforms, and private wallets. Lawmakers have begun debating the issue, with some advocating for the complete abolition of the tax to prevent capital flight to international hubs like Singapore and Hong Kong. While the government maintains its principle of ‘taxing where there is income,’ the National Tax Service is preparing to release specific taxation guidelines. Critics and industry experts continue to highlight technical difficulties in tracking acquisition costs and managing complex transactions involving staking and DeFi protocols. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-16: South Korean lawmakers debate abolition of digital asset tax South Korean officials and investors are debating the abolition or delay of digital asset taxation scheduled for next January, citing concerns over capital flight and technical implementation gaps. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korean-lawmakers-debate-abolition-of-digital-asset-tax ### 2026-09-14: South Korea crypto tax delay petition reaches review threshold A South Korean petition seeking a two-year delay to scheduled cryptocurrency taxation has reached 50,000 signatures, triggering a mandatory review by the National Assembly. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korea-crypto-tax-delay-petition-reaches-review-threshold --- Cite as: South Korea digital asset taxation debate. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/south-korea-digital-asset-taxation-debate