Cheorwon County in Gangwon Province has initiated the operation of a local tax delinquency management team to reduce local tax and non-tax revenue delinquencies and establish a fair tax order. The team will respond strongly to high and habitual delinquents while providing tailored administrative support to those facing financial difficulties.
According to Cheorwon County on August 4, the county held a launch ceremony for the 2026 Local Tax Delinquency Management Team on August 3 at the county's tax office, attended by team members and relevant officials. During the ceremony, the operational direction of the management team was shared, along with job training and customer service and security education.
The management team will inform delinquents of their status through phone calls and on-site visits, investigating the causes of delinquency and the ability to pay. Based on the findings, the team plans to implement collection activities tailored to the economic situations of the delinquents.
For intentional high and habitual delinquents, strong measures such as vehicle registration confiscation and property seizure will be enforced. Conversely, for those unable to pay due to economic hardship, the team will encourage installment payments and provide tailored support linked to emergency welfare assistance and job programs through relevant departments.
Starting with the launch ceremony, the management team will continue to conduct surveys and collection encouragement activities targeting delinquents in the area until the end of November. The county aims to closely identify the causes of delinquency through field-centered management and systematic counseling, reducing delinquent amounts while balancing collection and support based on taxpayers' circumstances.
This initiative is expected not only to collect delinquent amounts but also to foster a culture of diligent tax payment while identifying residents in need of welfare support. It aims to maintain fair taxation principles while providing practical assistance to residents requiring social consideration.
Lee Jeong-soo, head of the Cheorwon County Tax Office, stated, “The operation of the delinquency management team will enhance equity with residents who diligently pay their taxes and help uncover welfare blind spots.” He added, “We will realize a tax administration that earns the trust of residents based on fair taxation.”
* This article has been translated by AI.
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