Key facts
- Ahn Duk-su, 55, was tapped to lead South Korea's National Tax Service, the presidential office said.
- Ahn has headed the National Tax Service Seoul Regional Office since July 2026.
- Until June 2021, Ahn led the NTS Investigation Bureau, which probed suspected corporate tax evasion.
- The report said Ahn was recognized for targeting tax evasion tied to stock market manipulation.
- Ahn passed the national civil service examination in 1996 and studied economics at Korea University.
South Korea's presidential office tapped Ahn Duk-su on Friday, November 6, 2026, to lead the National Tax Service, Yonhap reported. The report described him as a veteran tax investigator with extensive experience in tax administration and protecting taxpayers' rights.
Ahn, 55, entered public service after passing the national civil service examination in 1996 and has built a decadeslong career in tax administration, according to the presidential office. He has headed the NTS Seoul Regional Office since July.