Ministry of Economy and Finance

    South Korea Proposes Major Overhaul of Financial Regulators

    By Editors | 06/09/2025

    The plan would see the FSC’s financial policy functions transferred to the Ministry of Economy and Finance and its other supervisory functions integrated into the FSS.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    South Korea to Issue CARF Implementation Rules This Month - Reports

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/09/2025

    New rules will require Korean VASPs to automatically share cross-border transaction data with foreign tax authorities, covering all activities from 2026.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Financial Firms Push Back as Korea Doubles Education Tax Rate

    By Nithya Subramanian | 22/08/2025

    Banks, insurers, securities houses and card firms warn the higher levy on revenues will squeeze profits, weaken capital buffers and raise costs for consumers.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Korea to Launch New Exchange to Revitalise Voluntary Carbon Market

    By Mark Johnston | 18/08/2025

    The government will announce a plan in H2 2025 to establish a new trading platform and issue guidelines to boost transparency.

    Trending

    Korea to Extend Operating Hours of Securities Settlement System

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/08/2025

    BOK's main settlement system will operate until 8pm from April next year to ease hurdles for foreign investors.

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