Lee Min-ki Hit With Back Taxes… Interpreting It as a Difference in Tax Law Reading, Not Intentional Tax Evasion

'Lee Min-ki', Full Story of a Tax Investigation and Payment of the Assessed Amount for a One-Person Corporation

It has been confirmed that actor 'Lee Min-ki' underwent a 'tax investigation' by the 'National Tax Service' regarding his one-person corporation that he runs and paid the 'assessed amount'.

On the 20th, his agency 'Sangyoung N&T' released an official statement saying, "We fully respect the findings of the 'National Tax Service''s tax investigation, and we completed payment of the imposed 'assessed amount' without delay in accordance with the prescribed procedures." The specific amount of the assessment and the details of the investigation were not disclosed to the public.

The agency drew a clear line regarding the possible 'tax evasion allegations' that could arise from some quarters. 'Sangyoung N&T' stated firmly, "Since his debut, 'Lee Min-ki' has faithfully fulfilled his duty to pay taxes, and there was absolutely no 'tax evasion' involving 'intentional income omission' or the use of any improper methods."

It continued, "This tax assessment stemmed from a 'difference in tax law interpretation' between the 'tax authorities' and the parties involved regarding the cost-handling standards that arose during the process of operating a one-person corporation," adding, "Throughout the investigation, we also acted diligently by transparently submitting the relevant requested materials."