S.Korea Sees Strong Tax Revenue, Eyes Extra Budget Without Bonds

March 11, 2026, 8:03 AM UTC

South Korea is able to draw up an extra budget without additional bond issuance supported by substantial tax revenue, Finance Minister Koo Yun Cheol says at a parliament session on Wednesday.

  • Tax revenue performance in Jan. this year increased by 6t won compared with last year
  • Considering recent conditions in the chip industry, South Korea expects increase in corporate tax revenue; stock transaction tax revenue has also more than doubled due to a surge in the stock market
  • Related story: South Korea Considers Extra Budget to Counter Middle East Impact

--With assistance from Heesu Lee.

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