JK River Stone REIT Faces Delisting Risk, Continues Net Loss in Q1


  • Following an embezzlement incident in 2025, the Korea Exchange notified the company of a delisting decision; a provisional injunction suspending the effect has been filed with the Seoul Southern District Court, putting the liquidation procedure on hold
  • Consolidated Q1 2026 operating loss of KRW 429 million and net loss of KRW 842 million, though losses narrowed from the same period last year (operating loss KRW 1,458 million, net loss KRW 1,513 million)
  • Separate Q1 operating loss of KRW 93 million and net loss of KRW 680 million
  • Consolidated retained earnings deficit of KRW -11.2 billion; not yet capital impairment but accumulated deficits
  • Full impairment loss of KRW 11.9 billion recognized on financial assets at FVTPL (including bonds with warrants) from related parties
  • KRW 28.7 billion in new long-term borrowings from Hana Bank and others, secured by MD Hotel Dongtan and Goksan
  • Change in largest shareholder to JK Core Value Co., Ltd. and corporate name change to 'JK River Stone REIT'
  • Subsidiary MD Hotel posted a net loss of KRW 204 million in Q1, indicating need for improved hotel profitability
  • There are 6 pending lawsuits (consolidated) and 4 (separate)
  • No dividends paid; no share buyback or cancellation

KOSPI Filing Information


  • Filing: Quarterly Report (2026.03)
  • Company: STAR SM Real Estate Investment Trust (204210)
  • Submission: STAR SM Real Estate Investment Trust Incorporated
  • Receipt: 05-07-2026