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Finance · Under review · 11 sources combined p. 1 / 4
Crypto asset taxation postponed
D-22 Deadline November 30 · Bill processing deadline if postponed
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short On November 8, a high-level party-government meeting discussed whether to delay crypto asset taxation, but reached no conclusion.
The Democratic Party and government decided to make a decision after further reviewing investor opposition and insufficient tax system preparation.
To postpone, the bill must be processed by the end of November, leaving little time remaining.
Key facts When A high-level party-government meeting was held at the National Assembly on November 8. Who Attendees included Democratic Party Leader Kim Min-seok, Prime Minister Han Sung-soo, and Presidential Chief of Staff Lim Kwang-hyun. What The meeting discussed whether to delay crypto asset taxation scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027. How No final decision was made; they will decide after further review.
What it means for me
For those investing in crypto assets, whether taxation will apply next year remains uncertain.
Why does this matter? Confusion continues as the tax burden on crypto asset investors and implementation timing remain undecided.
Economy · 2 sources combined p. 2 / 4
Guamegi price up 20%
D-DAY Deadline November 8 · Last day of Guryongpo Guamegi Festival
Photo: 한국경제 In short Guamegi (dried and grilled saury) from Guryongpo, Pohang started selling from the 28th of last month.
As the price of saury, the raw material, rose sharply, guamegi prices also increased by around 20% compared to last year.
Pohang City is holding a guamegi festival and pursuing imports of Taiwanese saury.
Visitor info Event 27th Pohang Guryongpo Guamegi Festival, Ara Square area, Guryongpo-eup, Nam-gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk, November 7–8 Seoul area event Promotion campaign from November 16 at major Seoul metropolitan areas including Seoul Station
Key facts When Guryongpo guamegi began its first shipment on the 28th of last month. Where 156 production and processing companies in the Guryongpo area of Pohang, Gyeongbuk make it. What This year's local shipment price rose by approximately 20% compared to last year. How As raw saury prices jumped by around 40%, companies bore the cost burden.
What it means for me
Consumers enjoying guamegi in winter will pay higher prices than usual this year.
Why does this matter? As winter delicacy guamegi prices rise, consumer shopping burden grows.
Economy · 5 sources combined p. 3 / 4
Busan Fireworks Festival
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short SK Telecom provided special AI-managed network support during the Busan Fireworks Festival on November 7.
Mobile base stations were additionally installed in the Gwangalli area, where over 1.2 million people gathered.
Service quality was carefully monitored using a new metric called perceived quality satisfaction rate.
Visitor info Location Gwangalli Beach area in Busan (including Yongho Bay and Igidae) Period November 7, 2026, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Key facts When The event was held at Gwangalli Beach from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on November 7. Who SK Telecom deployed about 100 personnel including partner companies for emergency duty. What A new perceived quality satisfaction rate metric was introduced to analyze quality across four types: web, SNS, and others. How Mobile base stations and temporary relay equipment were additionally installed in Gwangalli, Marine City, and surrounding areas.
What it means for me
You can reference communication congestion preparation strategies for participating in major festivals and events.
Why does this matter? This is an example of a telecom company's response to prevent communication disruptions during large-scale festivals with massive crowds.
Economy · 3 sources combined p. 4 / 4
Mayor Kim Sang-wook visits China
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short Ulsan Mayor Kim Sang-wook visited industrial sites in China from November 5 to 8.
At the invitation of Ming Yang Group, he examined cooperation plans for offshore wind and hydrogen technology.
The schedule aimed to find opportunities to link with Ulsan's offshore floating wind power project.
Key facts When Visit from November 5 to 8, with itinerary on November 6 in Yangjiang. Where Industrial sites in Zhongshan, Yangjiang, and Shenzhen in Guangdong Province, China. Who Mayor Kim Sang-wook of Ulsan and regional business officials and delegation members. What Inspected Ming Yang Group's floating offshore wind equipment and met with Yangjiang mayor.
What it means for me
Useful reference for residents interested in Ulsan's regional industrial policy and business cooperation trends.
Why does this matter? It helps gauge partnership possibilities between Ulsan's 3.5GW floating offshore wind power project and local companies.
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