건설업체의 폐업 현황과 회생 사례에 관한 고찰 - 2020년부터 2024년의 사례를 중심으로 -

The domestic economic situation is sensitive to changes in the international situation. We have experienced many times that the domestic price fluctuations fluctuate greatly due to external environmental changes such as epidemics such as the COVID-19 pandemic, wars between countries, and credit. The global economic growth rate in 2025 is expected to be lower than that in 2024, so the low growth trend is expected to continue. Considering the recent domestic and international economic environment, real estate market, and business environment, it is difficult to expect a significant improvement in the environment surrounding the construction industry in 2025, and construction investment is expected to decrease compared to 2024. The common reasons for recent closures of construction companies are, first, ‘increased financial costs’ due to ‘rise in interest rates’ following COVID-19, and second, ‘worsened profitability due to ‘unsold housing, etc.’ due to the overall ‘construction recession.’ The number of construction companies reporting closures by year is showing a gradual increase in both general construction and specialized construction sectors. The reason for the increase in closures in the construction industry can be seen as the fact that the construction industry is entering a downturn due to the ‘3 highs (high interest rates, high prices, and high exchange rates)’ phenomenon and the global economic downturn, making it difficult to recover working capital and reducing cash inflow, which makes it the first to be exposed to the decline in financial soundness in management. The number of corporate rehabilitation and bankruptcy cases filed with courts nationwide has increased compared to 2024, and seven mid-sized companies applied for court receivership in the first quarter of 2025. The court has concluded the rehabilitation procedures for ‘Hanil Construction’ and ‘Gyeongnam Enterprise Co., Ltd.’, and in the case of ‘Sambu Construction’, the rehabilitation procedure is in progress again after having concluded the rehabilitation procedure in the past. In conclusion, this paper makes several suggestions to promote corporate rehabilitation in order to seek stability and growth in the construction industry in Korea. First, in terms of the role of the court, it is suggested to seek and promote early termination measures for rehabilitation procedures, and second, in terms of the role of the government, it is suggested to strengthen the substance of government management. That is, we propose designating a real estate PF specialized supervisory agency, strengthening management and supervision, and establishing a compensation system, and, as a complement, promoting a quick resolution through mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The construction industry is a key industry that accounts for a significant portion of our country's GDP, so we must respond with an active and preemptive attitude.