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Why can a Korean share transfer still trigger securities transaction tax even when the income-tax answer looks unclear?

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Minseo Yoon
May 27, 2026 3,274 views 1 answer
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I sold or may sell shares connected to Korea. Please explain why securities transaction tax is a separate issue, who can end up as the taxpayer, and why the filing deadline deserves attention even when treaty questions exist.

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