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Korea’s JoongAng Seeks Rehabilitation After Broadcaster Default

Korea’s JoongAng Seeks Rehabilitation After Broadcaster Default
Bloomberg Markets Monday 15 June 2026, 01:19 UTC By Haram Lim, Sohee Kim 1 min read
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Korea’s JoongAng Seeks Rehabilitation After Broadcaster Default South Korean media giant JoongAng Group has filed for court rehabilitation after its broadcaster defaulted on a loan, with the company hit by financial strain linked to its purchase of expensive sports broadcasting rights acquired at the peak of the media market. The group’s holding company plus major units including Contentree JoongAng and movie theater chain Megabox have filed for court rehabilitation at the Seoul Bankruptcy...

Korea’s JoongAng Seeks Rehabilitation After Broadcaster Default South Korean media giant JoongAng Group has filed for court rehabilitation after its broadcaster defaulted on a loan, with the company hit by financial strain linked to its purchase of expensive sports broadcasting rights acquired at the peak of the media market. The group’s holding company plus major units including Contentree JoongAng and movie theater chain Megabox have filed for court rehabilitation at the Seoul Bankruptcy Court, a spokesperson for the court told Bloomberg News on Monday.
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