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South Korea
Explore the South Korea's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework details, which outline important reporting requirements, due diligence deadlines, and penalties for non-compliance, effective from January 2026.
Take the Next Step on CARF Compliance
Based on OECD guidance and country-level implementation. Last updated April 2026
South Korea
Asia ⋅ OECD Member ⋅ Fully Adopted and Final Rules
new account self-certification collection start on
1 January 2026
first reportable year
2026
FIRST filing DEADLINE
30 April 2027
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
31 December 2026
Jurisdiction Overview
Reporting Scope
Reportable Customer Population
☒ Domestic Resident
☑ Non-Resident
Due Diligence Standards
Self-Cert Collection - New Accounts
Must be obtained upon establishing the relationship
Self-Cert Collection - Pre-existing Accounts
Must be collected by 31 December 2026
Record Retention Period
6 years
Local Information Collection and Reporting Requirements
Subject to reasonableness standard (cross check with AML/KYC) and TIN format verification.
Penalty Framework
Administrative Fines are mentioned in the guidance, but are not specified by amount. Further guidance is expected.
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