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The Geopolitician

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South Korea · Country watch

KOSPI Plunge, Crypto Tax Delay, Governance Rules

KOSPI falls over 5% on AI regulation fears; crypto tax delayed to 2029; new governance guidelines for shareholder returns.

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Business conditions in South Korea are deteriorating as KOSPI plunges over 5% due to AI regulation concerns, and the government delays crypto tax to 2029, raising policy consistency issues.

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In this briefing Lee Hyoung-il · South Korea Ministry of Economy and Finance · National Assembly (South Korea) · Financial Services Commission (South Korea) · Korea Exchange · Korea Composite Stock Price Index · Democratic Party (United States)

Regulation

  • Finance
  • Technology

Korea delays crypto tax to 2029 amid data issues

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South Korea plans to delay the implementation of cryptocurrency income taxation until 2029, Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il announced on Thursday. The decision marks the fourth postponement, citing the need for more time to secure overseas transaction data and refine the rules. This move comes just a month after the government reaffirmed its commitment to the original timeline, raising questions about policy consistency. The government will work with the National Assembly to formalize the delay, as reported by Korea.net.

Impact Cryptocurrency investors in South Korea gain a two-year reprieve from income tax, now delayed to 2029.

Sources: Korea.net ↗, The Korea Herald ↗

  • Finance

New guidelines for shareholder return disclosures

The Financial Services Commission and the Korea Exchange announced revised guidelines on Thursday to enhance shareholder protection and promote active shareholder returns. The new guidelines require listed companies to disclose their shareholder return policies more transparently. This move aims to strengthen corporate governance and ensure that shareholders are adequately informed about return strategies, as reported by Yonhap News Agency.

Impact Listed companies in South Korea must enhance transparency in shareholder return disclosures, affecting corporate governance.

Sources: Yonhap News Agency ↗

Markets

  • Finance

KOSPI plunges over 5% on AI regulation concerns

South Korean stocks fell sharply on Thursday, with the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) dropping more than 5% due to concerns over tighter regulations on artificial intelligence investments following the Democratic Party's victory in the US midterm elections. The KOSPI closed at 5,383.80, down 300 points or 5.28%. The local currency also weakened against the US dollar. The drop reflects investor anxiety over potential shifts in US policy that could impact South Korean tech firms, according to The Korea Herald.

Impact Investors in South Korean stocks face losses as KOSPI drops over 5% due to AI regulation concerns.

Sources: The Korea Herald ↗, Korea.net ↗

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