Suwon Publishes '60-Year History of Local Taxation'

Suwon City has published the 'Suwon City 60-Year History of Local Taxation,' which documents the trajectory of local taxation over 60 years since the city was elevated to city status in 1945.

The 60-year history of local taxation includes annual collection status, changes in household and per capita tax burdens, establishment and abolition of tax items according to historical periods, and tax rate changes.

It has organized the major historical developments of local taxation from ancient and Three Kingdoms periods through the Joseon Dynasty to the present.

The publication also includes photographs and illustrated materials related to Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, the Eight Scenic Spots of Suwon, and the history and origins of Suwon. It was produced as research material for local autonomy by including information on local tax revenue status and foreign local tax systems.

A city official said, "We plan to distribute it to eight libraries under the city and local government agencies across the nation, and utilize it as promotional material for Suwon City."