Seocho-gu launches on-demand replay service for tax seminars; district held five sessions from July to October, drawing about 2,600 residents

Seocho-gu District Mayor Jeon Seong-su delivers opening remarks at a tax seminar.
Seocho-gu District Mayor Jeon Seong-su delivers opening remarks at a tax seminar.

Residents are increasingly seeking answers about the government's proposed tax reform package and the tax implications of reconstruction projects.

Retired seniors in particular have voiced concern that the reforms could significantly increase their tax burden.

Amid that backdrop, Seocho-gu in Seoul wrapped up its "2026 Seocho-gu Tax Seminar" on Oct. 20 at the Art Hall of the Seocho Culture and Arts Center, drawing about 600 residents.

Tax accountant Kim Ho-yong, who spent 14 years as a national tax civil servant and now serves as head accountant at the Cheongdam branch of Hwadam Tax Corporation, broke down complex tax law in accessible terms to strong audience response.

Of the 314 attendees who completed a post-seminar survey, 304 — or 97 percent — said they were satisfied. Satisfaction rates reached 94 percent for the seminar's timing and schedule and 97 percent for the usefulness of the lecture materials. Attendees said the explanations were clear and easy to follow, and that they appreciated learning about key tax trends tailored to Seocho-gu's characteristics. Many called for the district to hold similar sessions regularly.

The district launched the series in July with a seminar on housing taxes and inheritance and gift taxes. Moving quickly to address the government's Aug. 3 real estate tax reform proposal, Seocho-gu held back-to-back sessions in August and September across three areas — Seocho, Bangbae and Banpo. In October, the district expanded the scope to cover the reform package and reconstruction-related taxes, bringing the total to five sessions this year and reaching about 2,600 residents with tailored tax information.

For residents who could not attend the most recent seminar, the district is making a replay video temporarily available on its official YouTube channel from Tuesday through Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. The district also operates a dedicated YouTube channel called "Seocho-gu Tax Division" through its tax administration office, where residents can subscribe and set notifications to access a range of tax-related videos at any time.

Drawing on feedback and satisfaction survey results from this year's sessions, the district plans to refine future seminar topics and formats to reflect the evolving tax environment and residents' needs. The goal, officials said, is to both fulfill residents' right to information and raise the quality of tax administration services.

"Taxes directly affect residents' daily lives and assets, so accurate information must be provided in a timely manner," Seocho-gu District Mayor Jeon Seong-su said. "We will continue to expand tax administration services tailored to residents' level of understanding, so that they can easily grasp complex tax issues and receive practical help."


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