🇰🇷 South Korea car tax calculator (자동차세)
South Korea's car tax is engine displacement times a per-cc rate, plus a 30% local-education surtax.
✓ Verified against 3 self-test cases Updated for 2026 · sources checked 2026-08-02
How 자동차세 in South Korea is calculated
South Korea's automobile tax is engine displacement in cc times a per-cc rate (80 won up to 1,000 cc, 140 to 1,600, 200 above), plus a 30% local-education surtax.
An age discount of 5% per year applies from the third year, capping at 50% from year twelve — the calculator now applies it, so enter the age of the car as well as its displacement. Estimate, not tax advice.
Worked example
| cc | 999 |
|---|---|
| ageYears | 0 |
| rate | 80 |
| tax | 103896 |
Frequently asked questions
How much car tax for a 2.0L car in Korea?
About 519,480 won a year for a new 1,998 cc car including the education surtax, falling to 259,740 once the car is twelve years old and the 50% age discount applies.
Is there an age discount?
Yes — 5% per year from year three, up to a 50% reduction.
What is the education surtax?
A 30% surtax on the base automobile tax funding local education.
Sources
- Wetax — 자동차세 · checked 2026-08-02
Estimate. Not tax advice. The verification badge means the model reproduces the stated formula through 3 self-test cases; the sources support that the formula matches the rules.
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