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KREconomy2 days ago

JoongAng Ilbo applies for debt workout program, pledges restructuring efforts

JoongAng Ilbo Co., a major South Korean newspaper, has applied for a creditor-led debt workout program due to liquidity issues within its parent group, JoongAng Group. The company failed to meet an early repayment request for 22 billion won in commercial paper and now seeks restructuring through negotiations with its main creditor, Hana Bank. Meanwhile, five affiliated companies, including broadcaster JTBC and JoongAng Holdings, have initiated court-led rehabilitation proceedings. JoongAng Ilbo opposes the early repayment demand by Hanyang Securities, emphasizing the need for fairness in the重整

Major newspaper JoongAng Ilbo Co. said Friday it had formally applied for a creditor-led debt workout program amid liquidity problems across its parent group.

The company said it had officially filed for a debt restructuring program with its main creditor bank, Hana Bank, after failing to honor a request for the early repayment of 22 billion won ($14.38 million) worth of commercial paper.

"We will continue consultations with creditor banks, and faithfully prepare effective debt restructuring and business normalization measures," the company said.

Amid worsening liquidity problems at JoongAng Group, the parent group of JoongAng Ilbo, five group affiliates, including broadcaster JTBC and holding company JoongAng Holdings, filed for court-led rehabilitation proceedings over the weekend.

JoongAng Ilbo reiterated its opposition to the early repayment request by Hanyang Securities Co., saying debt restructuring should be carried out "in a fair and consistent manner for all creditors" as the workout process gets under way. (Yonhap)

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The Korea HeraldIndependentCenter2 days ago
JoongAng Ilbo applies for debt workout program, pledges restructuring efforts

JoongAng Ilbo Co., a major South Korean newspaper, has applied for a creditor-led debt workout program due to liquidity issues within its parent group, JoongAng Group. The company failed to meet an early repayment request for 22 billion won in commercial paper and now seeks restructuring through negotiations with its main creditor, Hana Bank. Meanwhile, five affiliated companies, including broadcaster JTBC and JoongAng Holdings, have initiated court-led rehabilitation proceedings. JoongAng Ilbo opposes the early repayment demand by Hanyang Securities, emphasizing the need for fairness in the重整

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