Paltan-myeon, Hwaseong-si, South Korea – A former tax official is making headlines not just for opening a new accounting firm, but for how the community celebrated.Lee Mi-jin,previously the head of Donghwaseong Tax Office,received 70 bags of rice – a conventional Korean gift symbolizing abundance and well wishes – instead of floral arrangements when she launched ‘Yunsol Tax Firm Jungbu Branch’ on January 8th. And she immediately donated it all.
A Generous Start for a Community-Focused Firm
The accountant’s thoughtful gesture is providing support to local families in need.
- Lee Mi-jin opened Yunsol Tax Firm Jungbu Branch in Paltan-myeon, Hwaseong-si on January 8th.
- Instead of wreaths, she received 70 bags of rice from well-wishers.
- She promptly donated the rice to the Paltan-myeon Administrative Welfare Centre.
- Lee Mi-jin aims to build a firm deeply connected to the local buisness community.
the rice, amounting to 70 bags of 10 kg each, was delivered to the Paltan-myeon Administrative Welfare Center in Hwaseong-si on January 23rd, according to reports. Lee Mi-jin explained her decision to donate, stating her desire to support less lucky neighbors in the area.
From the second from the left, Wi Young-mi, head of corporate support at Yoonsol Tax Firm, Lee Mi-jin, representative tax accountant, Lee Dong-hwa, community security chairman, Lee Seung-cheol, head of Paltan-myeon general affairs team, and Shin A-mi, head of welfare team, are taking a commemorative photo. Provided by Yunsol tax Corporation
“As we have opened a tax accountant office in a place where companies are concentrated, we will become a tax accountant who can get closer to companies and the local community,” Lee Mi-jin emphasized. “We will continue our relationship by sharing the difficulties of the local community and companies.”
A welcome Gesture of Support
Lee Dae-hyeon, head of Paltan-myeon, expressed his gratitude for Lee Mi-jin’s generosity, especially ahead of the holidays. He voiced hope that the new firm would flourish alongside the community it serves.
Lee Mi-jin, representative tax accountant of yunsol Tax Firm (left) and Lee Dong-hwa, Paltan-myeon Community Security Chairman (right) are taking a commemorative photo after the donation event. Provided by Yunsol Tax Corporation
Yunsol Tax Firm’s Jungbu Branch and the Paltan-myeon Administrative Welfare Center have announced plans for ongoing collaboration and communication, signaling a commitment to a strong partnership.
What is the importance of rice as a gift in Korean culture? Rice symbolizes prosperity, good fortune, and a wish for abundance, making it a meaningful gesture of support and festivity.
