Actress Ha Ji Won and actor Gong Yoo were recently awarded with presidential citations for being prompt and faithful taxpayers. With this, the National Tax Service has appointed Ha Ji Won and Gong Yoo as honorary ambassadors.
The Ministry of Strategy and Finance held the 48th Taxpayer's Day ceremony at COEX on March 3. Goo Yoo, Ha Ji Won, and 315 model taxpayers, 66 tax administration supporters, 190 civil servants, and 8 outstanding institutions were present at the ceremony.
According to the Ministry, Ha Ji Won donated royalties from his books to disadvantaged neighbours, while properly paying her taxes. She was given a presidential citation for her efforts to contribute to the national finances.
Gong Yoo, on the other hand, was given a presidential citation for paying his taxes on time, and for being a role model as one of the country's top actors.