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Homeplus faces supply disruptions as companies suspend shipments amid liquidity crisis
News | 2025.12.07
Homeplus faces supply disruptions as companies suspend shipments amid liquidity crisis
#Homeplus #MBK Partners #Supply disruptions
FSS proposes heavy sanctions against MBK Partners over investor fund violations in Homeplus case
News | 2025.11.23
FSS proposes heavy sanctions against MBK Partners over investor fund violations in Homeplus case
#Homeplus #MBK Partners #Heavy sanctions
MBK chairman apologizes for Homeplus fiasco during first appearance at Assembly audit
News | 2025.10.14
MBK chairman apologizes for Homeplus fiasco during first appearance at Assembly audit
#Homeplus #MBK Partners #Assembly audit
Home Plus crisis sparks political backlash against Korea’s top private equity firm
News | 2025.08.11
Home Plus crisis sparks political backlash against Korea’s top private equity firm
#Homeplus #MBK Partners
MBK chairman barred from leaving country amid Homeplus probe
News | 2025.05.19
MBK chairman barred from leaving country amid Homeplus probe
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MBK, Homeplus searched as executives face fraud investigation
News | 2025.04.28
MBK, Homeplus searched as executives face fraud investigation
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Current Status of the Management Control Dispute Litigation Involving Korea Zinc
Current Status of the Management Control Dispute Litigation Involving Korea Zinc
We hereby share the current status of lawsuits and key issues filed by Youngpoong and MBK against Korea Zinc during the hostile M&A process. Youngpoong and MBK have been persistently filing vexatious lawsuits and engaging in media tactics, thereby exerting…
The Council on Ethics recommends that Young Poong Corp be excluded from investment by the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG)
The Council on Ethics recommends that Young Poong Corp be excluded from investment by the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG)
(on Feb, 28, 2022)   The Council on Ethics recommends that Young Poong Corp be excluded from investment by the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) due to an unacceptable risk that the company is responsible for or contributes to…
No. 6: Appointment of Audit Committee member
No. 6: Appointment of Audit Committee member
Korea Zinc's Position: For No.6 - Candidate Kwon Soon Bum is currently serving as a member of the Audit Committee at Lotte Capital and is expected to provide valuable advice to the board of directors based on his legal expertise…
No. 2 ~ No. 5: Election of directors – KZ Position on MBK & YP’s Proposals
No. 2 ~ No. 5: Election of directors – KZ Position on MBK & YP’s Proposals
Korea Zinc's Position: Against Fourteen(14) Directors - Expanding the board from 13 to 27 members without BSM improvements suggests an attempt to seize control of the board - The proposed board size exceeds global recommendations, risking weakened governance - The lack…
No. 2 ~ No. 5: Election of directors: Seven (7) Directors (Korea Zinc’s Proposal)
No. 2 ~ No. 5: Election of directors: Seven (7) Directors (Korea Zinc’s Proposal)
Korea Zinc's Position: For 7 Directors - Expanding the board from 13 to 27 members without BSM improvements suggests an attempt to seize control of the board - The proposed board size exceeds global recommendations, risking weakened governance - Lack…
[Instruction] No. 2 ~ No. 5: The method of voting (Election of directors)
[Instruction] No. 2 ~ No. 5: The method of voting (Election of directors)
The director election voting method will follow one of four approaches, depending on the approval of 1-1 (cumulative voting) and  1-2 (director cap)  
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Homeplus faces supply disruptions as companies suspend shipments amid liquidity crisis
Homeplus faces supply disruptions as companies suspend shipments amid liquidity crisis
(Korea JoongAng Daily, Dec. 7, 2025)   Homeplus Dongdaemun branch in eastern Seoul holds a farewell sale on Nov. 30, before shutting down. [YONHAP]   Major consumer goods companies are suspending shipments to Homeplus as the retailer’s cash flow continues…
FSS proposes heavy sanctions against MBK Partners over investor fund violations in Homeplus case
FSS proposes heavy sanctions against MBK Partners over investor fund violations in Homeplus case
(Korea JoongAng Daily , Nov. 23, 2025)   A Homeplus supermarket in Seoul on Oct. 31 [NEWS1] The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has issued a preliminary notice of heavy disciplinary action against MBK Partners in relation to its acquisition of…
MBK chairman apologizes for Homeplus fiasco during first appearance at Assembly audit
MBK chairman apologizes for Homeplus fiasco during first appearance at Assembly audit
(Korea Times, Oct. 14, 2025)     Michael ByungJu Kim, chairman of MBK Partners, which owns Homeplus, answers lawmakers’ questions during his appearance at a National Assembly audit in Seoul, Tuesday. This marked his first appearance before an Assembly audit,…
MBK apologizes over Homeplus corporate rehabilitation
MBK apologizes over Homeplus corporate rehabilitation
(Korea Times, Sep. 24, 2025)   NPS recoups over half of Homeplus preferred share investment   A Homeplus store in Seoul, Aug. 31 / Yonhap   MBK Partners issued an official apology over Homeplus’ corporate rehabilitation, Wednesday, expressing deep regret…
Home Plus crisis sparks political backlash against Korea’s top private equity firm
Home Plus crisis sparks political backlash against Korea’s top private equity firm
(UPI, AUG. 11, 2025)   A banner hangs at the head office of MBK Partners in Seoul, calling fior the private equity fund to take responsibility for the Home Plus crisis. It was installed by the unioists of the discount…
MBK chairman barred from leaving country amid Homeplus probe
MBK chairman barred from leaving country amid Homeplus probe
(Korea Times, May. 19, 2025)   Investors, who face losses after purchasing Homeplus short-term bonds, hold a demonstration in front of MBK Partners' office in Seoul, March 19. They displayed a photo of MBK Chairman Michael Byungju Kim and demanded…
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