Crypto World News: According to edaily, the Korea National Tax Service has officially begun preparations for taxing virtual assets, with the goal of putting them into effect starting January next year. The National Tax Service is working to ensure exchange data and to build an integrated analysis system, to ensure that the first comprehensive income tax filing scheduled for May 2028 can be completed smoothly. Under the current Income Tax Act, effective January 1 next year, gains generated from the transfer and lending of virtual assets will be classified as “other income,” and the portion of annual gains exceeding 2.5 million won will be subject to a tax rate of 22% (including local income tax).