Suncheon City Wins Grand Prize in Jeollanam-do Local Tax Administration Comprehensive Evaluation

First in the Nation: Introduction of Local Tax Kakao Notification Talk
and Easy Payment Service Marks Administrative Achievement

Exterior view of Suncheon City Hall. Provided by Suncheon City

Suncheon City (Mayor Noh Gwan-gyu) announced on May 29, 2025, that it has won the Grand Prize for the first time in the Jeollanam-do Local Tax Administration Comprehensive Evaluation.

This Grand Prize is the highest achievement Suncheon City has attained in the 21 years since the Jeollanam-do Local Tax Administration Comprehensive Evaluation was first implemented in 2005.

Previously, Suncheon City had only received the Excellence Award in 2022 and the Top Excellence Award in 2023 in the Jeollanam-do Local Tax Administration Evaluation. With this Grand Prize, the city has secured a project fund of 120 million won and a reward of 6 million won.

The Local Tax Administration Comprehensive Evaluation is an award given by Jeollanam-do to outstanding cities and counties among 22 local governments, based on a comprehensive assessment of three areas: expansion of local tax revenue, collection of non-tax revenue, and overall local tax administration operations.

The city drew nationwide attention as a benchmarking model by being the first in the country to introduce Kakao notification talk and easy payment services for local taxes.

In particular, the city received high marks for its citizen-centered and proactive tax administration, including local tax consultations with village tax accountants, awarding plaques of recognition to exemplary taxpayers, sending electronic documents via Kakao, and helping citizens claim unrequested acquisition tax reductions.

Mayor Noh Gwan-gyu stated, "This award is a valuable achievement made possible by the citizens who faithfully paid their taxes despite difficult local economic conditions, and by the dedicated efforts of our staff. We will continue to respond to citizens' trust with fair and transparent administration."

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