“Through 2009 Tax Revision, remittance basis rule is newly adopted in Korean income tax law. However, we cannot easily find out such a rule except legislation of UK and Japan. What made such a rare provision be included in our tax system? In this regard, we suggest that blind optimism for ‘globalization’ mixed up with territorial taxation might suppress basic tax principles and the need for tax revenue. Based on such an unprovable idea, we try to analyse every aspect of remittance basis rule in light of pros and cons including the glimpses of worldwide legislation. In addition, we try to draft an alternative bill in lieu of problematic remittance basis rule in force.”