Korean Tax Chief under investigation for bribing predecessor
Han Sang- ryule , head of the National Tax Service, is suspected of having given an expensive painting to the wife of predecessor Jeon Goon- pyo in January 2007. Prosecutors are looking into whether Han was seeking a promotion in exchange of the gift. Jeon's wife recently put the painting on auction. The value is estimated at USD 22,000.
Incidentally the former Tax Chief is currently in jail serving a three and a half year sentence for taking bribes worth 7,000 won and $100,000 from the Busan tax commissioner.