Virtual assets have been a hot topic in the financial world, and the Korean government's stance towards them has been a subject of much speculation. Some have accused the government of taking a negative stance, citing recent tax exemptions as evidence. However, Vice Prime Minister of Economy and Minister of Strategy and Finance Choi Sang-muk has countered this evaluation, stating that the government's position is neutral. The recent tax exemptions, Choi explained, were implemented because the government believes that monitoring is necessary during the initial period of enforcement of new regulations. The government is currently working on developing a framework to regulate virtual assets domestically and is also preparing for potential changes in the regulatory landscape in the United States. The government's neutral stance is a welcome development for the virtual asset industry. It indicates that the government is willing to work with the industry to develop a regulatory framework that is both fair and effective. This will provide certainty for businesses and investors and will help to promote the growth of the virtual asset market in Korea.