South Korea's Market Reacts to Proposed AI Tax and Citizen Dividend

South Korea's benchmark Kospi index experienced a significant drop after an influential policy adviser floated the idea of a 'citizen dividend' from AI gains, later clarifying that the proposal involved tapping into 'excess tax revenue' generated by the AI boom. The market reaction was also sparked by threats of an 'AI tax' on profits.

12 May, 12:14 — 12 May, 12:14

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'Could Resonate Globally': Korea Sparks Market Chaos With 'AI Tax' Threat

'Could Resonate Globally': Korea Sparks Market Chaos With 'AI Tax' Threat Korean markets were under pressure overnight after politicians floated the idea of tapping AI profits. Bloomberg reports that a top South Korean policymaker said the nation should pay citizens a 'dividend' using taxes on AI profits, with the obvious read through to Samsung and SK Hynix. The comments in a Facebook post by presidential policy chief Kim Yong-beom fueled sharp swings in Korean stocks on Tues...

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