Korea Prepares AI Tax Tracking as Crypto Tax Faces Political Pushback
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South Korea’s crypto tax plans are facing growing uncertainty as policymakers debate their future while enforcement efforts ramp up.The National Tax Service is developing an AI-powered system to monitor crypto transactions and detect potential tax evasion ahead of the 2027 rollout.
However, critics say the tax could result in double taxation and be difficult to enforce, especially for overseas transactions. The debate highlights ongoing tensions between regulation and adoption in one of the world’s most active crypto markets.