Top tax officials from 18 countries began a four-day meeting in Seoul for the 53rd annual gathering of the Study Group on Asia-Pacific Tax Administration and Research (SGATAR), aiming to enhance tax administration and international cooperation. Hosted by South Korea’s National Tax Agency, the event brings together around 180 participants, including delegates from nations such as Australia, China, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, and representatives from 10 major international organisations. The meeting will address challenges in international tax administration, including digital tax transformation using artificial intelligence and big data, taxpayer data protection, and tax dispute resolution. Delegates will also discuss tax policy reforms to improve consistency across jurisdictions, reflecting the Asia-Pacific region’s growing role in the global economy.