A Study on the Improvement of REITs in Korea
O Dong Il · Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society · 2004
Since 2001, REITs are introduced in Korea as a type of general REITs and CR-REITs. But REITs are not succefully settled down in Korea. The purpose of the study is to propose the way to activate REITs in Korea. We should make up for the weak points in the current REITs system. For the success of REITs the followings are prepared.: first, REITs give a current, stable dividend income. second, disclosure obligations should be satisfied. third, securities are registered with the SEC are required to make regular SEC disclosures. fourth, REIT manager should be skilled, experienced real estate professionals. sixth, REITs must distribute more percent of its taxable income to its shareholders. seventh, Ownership interests be more flexible.