The BORN Korea

At a glance

The BORN Korea filed 17 disclosures in the last 12 months, including 1 5% holder. The most recent key filing was on Aug 28: A major holder's stake fell from 74.53% to 74.28%.

Revenue for 2025 was ₩361B, down 22.2% on 2024. It made an operating loss of ₩23.7B. Debt was 23% of equity at year end. The latest interim report (2026 H1) shows revenue of ₩163B and operating loss of ₩9.8B.

The 2025 annual report lists 715 employees with an average tenure of 4.4 years and average pay of ₩49.1M, #1774 of 2,191 listed companies by average pay. Its 7 directors and auditors were paid ₩254M each on average. It paid ₩500 per common share in cash dividends, against ₩300 a year earlier (+66.7%). 백종원 and related parties held 73.80% at year end.

Of 1 recent 5%+ holder report, 0 raised and 1 cut a stake; the largest stake reported was 74.28% on Aug 28.

From the 2025 annual report

Staff: 715 (413 men, 302 women), of whom 22 on fixed-term contracts. Total pay for the year: ₩36B. Directors and auditors: 7, paid ₩1.8B in total.

Dividends (common shares)

Largest shareholder

백종원 holds 59.50%; with 2 related parties the group holds 73.80% of common shares at year end (from 74.40% at the start of the year).

Individuals paid ₩500M or more

Auditor: 삼일회계법인 · opinion: Unqualified.

Source: 2025 annual business report (DART). How figures are combined

Financial summary

5%+ holder reports