Hankyoreh reported that investors and political circles continue to oppose the virtual asset taxation law ahead of its implementation next January. They argue that it is 'against fairness,' citing the abolition of the financial investment income tax (Geumtuse), which is levied on stock investment income. Voices are calling for the introduction of Geumtuse to be discussed together, in accordance with the principle of 'tax where there is income,' for the stable settlement of virtual asset taxation. In this regard, Oh Moon-sung, President of the Korean Tax Policy Association (Professor of Taxation and Accounting at Hanyang Women's University), pointed out, "Virtual asset taxation and financial investment income tax (Geumtuse) should be discussed together for fairness. If only virtual asset taxation is discussed while leaving Geumtuse aside, tax resistance is bound to be severe." He added, "However, discussions on the government's introduction of Geumtuse have disappeared due to concerns that it could dampen the stock market." Another tax expert said, "Since the current virtual asset market situation is not good, if taxation is implemented, investor resistance is bound to be severe. It seems not unlikely that the government and the National Assembly will hesitate and postpone it again."
