Lee Min-ki, 1-person agency tax collection... "No intentional or fraudulent tax evasion whatsoever" [Official] [Full Text]

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Actor Lee Min-ki (41) has issued a statement regarding the fact that he is undergoing a rigorous tax investigation and has been subject to a large tax collection due to issues related to operating a one-person agency.

On the afternoon of the 20th, Lee Min-ki's agency, Sangyoung Entertainment, stated, "We are speaking about the results of the tax investigation concerning Lee Min-ki," and conveyed its official position: "First, we sincerely apologize for causing concern to many people due to this matter."

They explained, "Lee Min-ki has always complied with tax laws and faithfully fulfilled his tax obligations since his debut. During the recent tax investigation process, he transparently submitted relevant materials and cooperated diligently with the investigation." They further clarified, "The outcome of this tax investigation resulted from a difference in tax law interpretation between the tax authorities and our agency regarding cost handling standards in the corporate operation process."

The agency emphasized, "We clearly state that there was no intentional omission of income or any fraudulent tax evasion whatsoever."

It continued, "We respect the investigation results of the National Tax Service and have promptly paid the assessed tax collection in accordance with relevant procedures."

Earlier, on the 13th, it was reported that Lee Min-ki, another actor under Sangyoung Entertainment, was also under investigation and had tax collected due to tax issues while operating a one-person agency. At that time, the agency also stated its position: "This result resulted from a difference in tax law interpretation between the tax authorities and our agency regarding cost handling standards in the corporate operation process."

Hello, this is Sangyoung Entertainment. We are speaking about the results of the tax investigation concerning our agency's actor, Lee Min-ki.

First, we sincerely apologize for causing concern to many people due to this matter.

Lee Min-ki has always complied with tax laws and faithfully fulfilled his tax obligations since his debut. During the recent tax investigation process, he transparently submitted relevant materials and cooperated diligently with the investigation.

The outcome of this tax investigation resulted from a difference in tax law interpretation between the tax authorities and our agency regarding cost handling standards in the corporate operation process. We clearly state that there was no intentional omission of income or any fraudulent tax evasion whatsoever.

We respect the investigation results of the National Tax Service and have promptly paid the assessed tax collection in accordance with relevant procedures.

Once again, we sincerely apologize for causing concern to many people, and we will more closely inspect our tax and accounting management systems to prevent similar incidents in the future. We will continue to comply with laws and principles and faithfully fulfill our tax obligations.

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