South Korea’s National Tax Service (NTS) on Monday unveiled its 2026 tax administration operating plan, pledging to secure stable revenue while tightening enforcement against high-value and cross-border tax risks, as the government faces mounting fiscal pressure. The NTS said it aims to collect about $265.2 billion (381.7 trillion won) in taxes this year, up about $13.3 billion (19.1 trillion won) from the 2025 supplementary budget, while maintaining the overall scale of tax audits at around 14,000 cases.

The plan includes the launch of a dedicated tax delinquency management task force in March, expanded litigation resources for major national tax