Chairman Koo Jae-yi Meets with Korean Society of Tax Studies

Koo Jae-yi, the chairman of the Korea Tax Association, met with Yoon Seok-man, the president of the Korea Tax Society, and other society officials on April 3, 2026. The meeting took place in the reception room on the third floor of the Korea Tax Association building to discuss cooperation in activating tax research.

Leadership and Background of Chairman Koo Jae-yi

Chairman Koo Jae-yi currently serves as the 34th chairman of the Korea Tax Association, having recently won a second term. His reelection occurred during the 63rd regular general meeting of the Korean Tax Society, which was held at COEX in Seoul.

Koo’s professional background includes previous service as a member of the National Tax Service and as the president of the Korea Tax Research Forum. He holds a Ph.D. In law from Korea University and has a background in business administration from Gachon University.

Beyond his role at the association, Koo has been involved in government advisory capacities. He was appointed as an advisor to the new government’s State Planning Committee and serves as a member of the Tax and Finance System Improvement Task Force. He is also associated with the Special Committee on Financial Reform and represents GoodTax, a tax corporation.

Institutional Collaborations and Recognition

The Korea Tax Association has maintained several high-level engagements, and partnerships. On March 18, 2026, the association received a plaque of appreciation from Vice Minister Kim, who noted that the Korean Tax Society had actively promoted specific initiatives.

In addition to professional and governmental cooperation, the association has engaged in social welfare activities. On February 4, 2025, Chairman Koo Jae-yi and Chairman Song Pil-ho attended a signing ceremony at the Korean Association of Tax Accountants building in Seocho-gu, where the Korea Tax Association joined hands with Hope Bridge to spread sharing and support.

Strategic Focus on Tax Reform

The continued leadership of Koo Jae-yi is expected to provide momentum for the reform of the tax accountant association. The recent discussions with the Korea Tax Society on April 3, 2026, specifically focused on strengthening the collaboration between the association and academic entities to advance tax research.