Gwangju Seo-gu 'Visiting Youth Tax School' Receives Positive Response

Published 10 Nov.2023 15:08(KST)

Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (Mayor Kim Ikang) has successfully concluded the ‘Visiting Youth Tax School’ held for middle and high school students in the district, receiving great enthusiasm from the students.

Seo-gu announced that following the first half of the year’s tax school conducted for 170 students at Sangmu Middle School and Sangil Girls' High School, the second half of the program was held from the 6th to the 10th for 88 third-year students across four classes at Geumho Middle School.

Youth Tax School.
Photo by Seogu

Based on the survey results from the first half, the curriculum was enhanced using quizzes and videos tailored to the students’ level, covering topics such as ▲types and concepts of local taxes ▲what happens if taxes are not paid? The program explained the types of taxes, payment methods, and situations arising from delinquency.

In particular, the tax quizzes attracted active interest from students, and practical tips on property tax and other useful information for daily life were presented in an easy-to-understand manner using illustrations and real-life examples.

Students who participated in the education expressed satisfaction, saying, “We were able to learn about taxes, which are usually difficult, in an easy and fun way through quizzes,” and “We hope these classes continue to develop well so that more students can attend.”

In a survey conducted after the class, about 95% of respondents reported being very satisfied or satisfied. They showed particularly high satisfaction with learning new facts such as how the taxpayer changes according to the property tax reference date, delinquency procedures, and seizure enforcement.

A Seo-gu official said, “We thank the schools for their active cooperation and look forward to young people growing into mature citizens through fostering a sense of tax responsibility.”