Yangpyeong-gun participates in the public auction of property seized by local tax delinquents. Yangpyeong-gun (Governor Jin Jeon-seon) will participate in the ‘2024 Gyeonggi-do local tax delinquent public auction of movable assets seized by Gyeonggi-do local tax defaulters’ held at the Grand Ballroom of KINTEX Exhibition Hall 1 in Ilsan, Goyang-si on the 26th.
The items subject to this public sale are a total of 835 items, including luxury bags, watches, and precious metals, confiscated through house searches of large delinquent debtors in 35 local governments across the country.
This year, the military collected 260 million won through house searches of large local tax delinquent taxpayers, and plans to exhibit 24 items seized during this process and hold a public sale.
Bidding can be done via smartphone only by on-site participants from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on the day, and the successful bidder will receive the item upon deposit on the same day.
Nam Young-ae, head of the tax department at Yangpyeong County Office, said, “The items in this public auction of seized personal property were secured by searching the homes of chronic delinquents with weak tax awareness,” and added, “Yangpyeong County will further take the lead in realizing fair taxation and establishing a culture of faithful tax payment through this public auction.” “He said.
Meanwhile, Yangpyeong-gun held an exhibition of entries for the ‘2024 1st Yangpyeong-gun Beautiful Signboard Contest’, held to improve the region’s urban aesthetics and create a unique outdoor advertising culture, from November 25 to December 6 on the first floor of the main building of Yangpyeong-gun Office. It was announced that it would be held in the lobby.
This exhibition is a place where you can directly see the creativity and aesthetics of sign design, and excellent works will be selected through the participation of residents. In the creative field of the contest, all residents had the opportunity to participate, and in the signboard field, advertisers, outdoor advertising business operators, and advertising designers participated. A total of 14 works are presented in this exhibition.
Outstanding works from the submitted works are selected through online resident participation screening. Online judging is possible on site, and even if you do not visit the exhibition, any resident can review the work they think is the best by looking at the description of the work on the website linked via QR code. The residents’ evaluation will be combined with the results of the expert committee’s evaluation to select the final outstanding work.
County Mayor Jin Jeon-seon said, “Beautiful signs are more than just a means of conveying information, they are an important element that expresses the local landscape and individuality of a city. We want to create an urban aesthetic that everyone can sympathize with by having residents directly participate and select excellent works.” .
This exhibition is an event in which all residents can participate, and will be a valuable opportunity to reflect on the meaning of urban landscape improvement and resident participation.
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What impact will the public auction of seized assets have on tax delinquency rates in Yangpyeong-gun?
Time.news Interview: Tackling Tax Delinquency in Yangpyeong-gun
Editor: Welcome, everyone! Today, we have a special guest, Nam Young-ae, the head of the tax department at the Yangpyeong County Office. We’re here to discuss an important initiative by Yangpyeong-gun: the upcoming public auction of seized movable assets from local tax delinquents. Thank you for joining us, Nam Young-ae!
Nam Young-ae: Thank you for having me! It’s a pleasure to be here.
Editor: Let’s jump right in. Can you briefly explain the purpose of this public auction?
Nam Young-ae: Absolutely. The public auction serves multiple purposes. First and foremost, it’s aimed at recovering funds from chronic tax delinquents. By seizing items such as luxury bags, watches, and precious metals from defaulters, we can not only collect owed taxes but also send a strong message about the importance of fair tax payments.
Editor: You mentioned that 835 items will be auctioned off, collected from house searches of large debtors across 35 local governments. What types of items can bidders expect?
Nam Young-ae: Yes, we have a wide array of items, including luxury fashion items and precious metals. These goods have been confiscated from individuals who have repeatedly failed to fulfill their tax obligations. It’s quite a diverse collection, and we hope to attract bidders who see value not only in the items but also in contributing to a fairer tax system.
Editor: It’s fascinating that the bidding can only be done via smartphone by on-site participants. What inspired this digital approach?
Nam Young-ae: The decision to implement smartphone bidding is part of our initiative to embrace technology and streamline the auction process. By allowing bids to be placed digitally, we aim to make participation easier and more accessible, especially for younger individuals who are comfortable using their phones. It’s also a measure to reduce crowding and ensure safety during the event.
Editor: That’s an innovative approach! You also mentioned that the auction items were seized from “chronic delinquents with weak tax awareness.” Can you elaborate on what that means for your strategies in addressing tax delinquency?
Nam Young-ae: Certainly. Chronic delinquents are often individuals who either do not understand their tax obligations or choose to ignore them. Our approach combines enforcement—like these seizures—with education and outreach to foster better awareness and compliance in the community. Through initiatives like this auction, we hope to encourage a culture of honesty when it comes to tax payments.
Editor: Very interesting! You’re also promoting the ‘2024 1st Yangpyeong-gun Beautiful Signboard Contest’ to enhance urban aesthetics. How do such initiatives complement your tax collection efforts?
Nam Young-ae: They complement each other wonderfully. While our primary goal is fair taxation, creating a visually appealing environment can enhance community engagement and pride. Initiatives like the signboard contest draw focus to our efforts as a local government, demonstrating that we are not only concerned about tax collection but also the overall welfare and beauty of our community. A proud community is often more willing to engage in civic duties, including tax compliance.
Editor: It’s admirable how these efforts interplay. Before we conclude, what message do you have for potential bidders and the community at large?
Nam Young-ae: I encourage everyone to participate in the auction—not just for the chance to acquire unique items but also to support the vital cause of fair taxation. By getting involved, you contribute to establishing a culture of responsible citizenship. Together, we can work towards a community where everyone fulfills their obligations, and we all benefit from the services taxes help provide.
Editor: Thank you, Nam Young-ae, for sharing your insights and the important work being done in Yangpyeong-gun. We wish you success with the auction and your ongoing initiatives!
Nam Young-ae: Thank you for having me! I appreciate the opportunity to discuss our efforts.