South Korean Court Upholds Tax on Cryptocurrency Prizes

A South Korean court has confirmed the decision by tax authorities to impose taxes on cryptocurrency prizes awarded during an exchange trading event. According to NS3.AI, the plaintiff argued that these prizes were part of a ranking competition and should be eligible for a tax deduction. However, the court ruled against this claim, stating that the crypto prizes do not qualify for deductible ranking competitions under South Korea's Income Tax Act. This decision provides clarity on the taxation of cryptocurrency prizes in the country.