No Tolerance for Delinquent Local Taxes: City to Lead a Culture of Voluntary Tax Compliance, Vows Crackdown on Persistent Defaulters
Ansan, in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, announced on April 2 that it will operate a first-half special collection period for local tax arrears through the end of June to secure stable municipal finances and promote a culture of voluntary tax compliance.
The city said it will begin by sending payment reminder notices and KakaoTalk 'AlimTalk' notifications to delinquent taxpayers to encourage voluntary payment. If taxpayers remain delinquent, the city will strengthen collection efforts by seizing assets such as real estate, vehicles, bank accounts, wages and other claims, impounding vehicle license plates and conducting public auctions.
For high-value and habitual delinquents, the city plans to impose stringent administrative measures, including supplying delinquency data to credit bureaus, publicly disclosing names, restricting eligibility for government-licensed projects and enforcing travel bans.
At the same time, Ansan will provide targeted tax relief to vulnerable groups—such as low-income taxpayers and small business owners—by postponing public auctions and encouraging installment plans to ease financial burdens and support recovery.
Delinquent local taxes can be paid without a bill using a credit card at ATMs nationwide. Payments are also available through the WETAX system or via the automated response service (ARS) at 142-211.
Mayor Lee Min-geun said, \"We will rigorously enforce collection measures and administrative sanctions against high-value, habitual delinquents, and we will foster an environment that respects citizens who meet their tax obligations. We will do our utmost to realize tax justice and to establish a healthy culture of tax compliance.\"
Ansan — Reporter Choi Jeyoung cjy.8009@viva100.com
