Park Yoo-chun, Korean lawsuits concluded; tax payments to be completed within the year... "Reflecting on past wrongs" [Star Issue]

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Park Yoo-chun (40), a former member of TVXQ, announced that all long-standing lawsuits in Korea have been concluded.

According to reports last month by Japanese media Sports Nichi Annex, Park conveyed this news through his agency.

Previously, he was involved in a 500 million won damages lawsuit filed by his former agency for breach of exclusive contract. Additionally, in 2023, his name appeared on the National Tax Service's list of high-value habitual tax defaulters, revealing that he had defaulted on approximately 400 million won in taxes.

The agency stated, "All various lawsuits in Korea that have been ongoing for a long time have been safely concluded." His attorney also confirmed, "The legal dispute with the former agency has been settled."

Furthermore, a payment plan was submitted to the National Tax Service, and payments are being diligently fulfilled. The agency explained, "Full payment is scheduled to be completed within this year."

Regarding this matter, Park Yoo-chun also issued a direct statement. He said, "I deeply apologize for causing you much worry and trouble due to trials and tax issues in Korea over a long period. I am reflecting on my past wrongs, learning from them, and growing through life. Although there are still many immature and insufficient aspects, I am striving to cherish the time given to me and gradually fill those gaps." He shared his current feelings.

To fans, he said, "I am grateful for your trust and patience until I could emerge from this long period of darkness. From now on, I will strive to show you better sides and will surely repay your support."

He also added, "There may be new pains and difficulties ahead. Nevertheless, I will keep in my heart the gratitude toward those who support me and work hard to overcome them. I would appreciate it if you could watch over me with warmth."

Meanwhile, after being involved in a sexual harassment scandal in 2016, Park Yoo-chun was arrested in 2018 on drug use charges and sentenced to one year in prison with a two-year probation period the following year. This led to his effective expulsion from the domestic entertainment industry following a press conference where he stated, "If I used drugs, I will retire from the entertainment world." Since then, he has continued his entertainment activities in Japan.

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