Korea just ranked second worldwide in per-capita crypto holdings, and a proposed tax could push investors offshore. Individual Korean investors hold about 117 trillion won, roughly 86 billion dollars, in crypto assets, placing Korea second globally on a leading adoption index.

Industry groups are warning that a proposed capital gains tax rate near 22% could trigger a shift to overseas exchanges. Separately, newlywed couples will see the marriage penalty removed from state-backed housing loans starting next month, with the income cap set at 70 million won.

Together, the stories show regulators navigating both a booming crypto market and housing policy reform. Sources: - Korea Ranks Second Globally in Crypto Holdings, Tax Debate Looms — Seoul Economic Daily, September 29, 2026 - Newlywed Housing Loans Drop Marriage Penalty Starting Next Month — Seoul Economic Daily, September 29, 2026 About AI PRISM: AI PRISM is Seoul Economic Daily's WAN-IFRA award-winning newsroom AI series, delivering Korean economic news adapted for global audiences.

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