Today,  A tax accountant at YB Consulting, Mr Park Young-Boem, said:

Even before the facts were clearly revealed, amidst the media and the internet flooding with crude accusations of "moral laxity," we're forgetting one crucial fact: Cha Eun-woo is also a citizen of the Republic of Korea, a "taxpayer" entitled to the protection of the law.

There's a stark difference between "amended returns," which result in higher taxes due to simple accounting errors or misinterpretations of tax laws, and the more serious "tax evasion," which involves concealing assets and manipulating accounting records. The presumption of innocence should apply without immediately damaging an individual's reputation to the point of irreparable harm simply because someone is a celebrity.

The National Tax Basic Act of the Republic of Korea stipulates the "presumption of taxpayer integrity" and the "right to confidentiality." The tax audit process is strictly confidential in principle. What's needed now isn't emotional slinging. It's a mature civic consciousness that ensures the tax authorities are conducting a fair investigation and that Cha Eun-woo, as a taxpayer, is given a fair opportunity to explain himself and receive justice.

Cha Eun-woo is a citizen before he is a star. If everyone should be equal before taxes, then so should everyone's rights during tax audits. Just because he's famous, he should stop being guillotined by public opinion before he can exercise his legitimate right to defend himself. Cha Eun-woo also has the "taxpayer's right" to presumption of innocence and to pursue due process.

Source: https://www.sejungilbo.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=56963

🔔With this petition we are Calling for Action from:

National Tax Service (국세청): To conduct the review fully in accordance with law, ensuring fairness, proportionality, and transparency and to initiate a formal investigation into the leak and take appropriate corrective and disciplinary measures.

Ministry of National Defence (국방부):

1. to refrain from allowing external petitions or speculation to undermine the fairness and credibility of the military band selection process involving Cha Eun-woo 
2. for the videos of storytelling with Cha Eun Woo to be made public again, as withholding these from the public undermines his presumption of innocence.
3. to continue to make full use Cha Eun Woo's enlistment by continuing to use his talents in public facing events and media, as a representative of the MND, upholding his presumed innocence and his rights to a fair process, as any other soldier serving the nation. 

Korea Press Ethics Commission (신문윤리위원회) and Korea Press Arbitration Commission (언론중재위원회):  To review recent media coverage concerning Cha Eun-woo’s tax-related matters, with particular attention to accuracy, balance, and adherence to established journalistic standards;  whether the reporting in question complies with ethical guidelines, including fairness, proportionality, and responsible use of language, and appropriate guidance or corrective measures be taken where necessary.

Media outlets: Report responsibly, factually, and without speculation.

Brands & partners: Refrain from premature judgments or actions.

The public worldwide: Engage thoughtfully, uphold the presumption of innocence, and stand for justice.

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