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"Movie Viewing for 4,000 Won" Discount Ticket—Distributed Starting the 13th…Two Tickets per Person

Automatic two-tickets-per-person distribution through the apps of four major multiplex chains…When overlapping with benefits such as Culture Day, you can watch for 4,000 won
A Signal of Theater Industry Recovery—Massive Budget Injection Greatly Eases Viewer BurdenThe government has moved to deliver major support to bring new momentum to the struggling theater industry. The unprecedented discount tickets, distributed based on a supplemental budget of 27.
[Photo &] Discussion on “Holdback” in the Film Industry Heats Up…Minister Choi Hwi-young Formalizes Establishment of a Public-Private Consultation Body This Month

[Photo &] Discussion on “Holdback” in the Film Industry Heats Up…Minister Choi Hwi-young Formalizes Establishment of a Public-Private Consultation Body This Month

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announces a multi-year overhaul of film production support grants and the distribution of 60 won viewing discount tickets. A “winning bet” with 27.1 billion won injected, distributing 4.5 million “movie viewing discount tickets”
A Signal for Reshaping the Film Ecosystem: Launch of a Public-Private Consultation Body for “Holdback”“Choi Hwi-young”, Minister of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, zeroed in on the “holdback” system—an issue at the heart of sharp tensions between theaters and “OTT”.
“Watch a Movie for 10,000 Won”… CGV and Megabox Expand Discounts to Twice a Month

“Watch a Movie for 10,000 Won”… CGV and Megabox Expand Discounts to Twice a Month

“Culture Day” — Starting in May, watch a movie for 10,000 won on the second and last Wednesday of every month in the evening. Major cinemas and cultural organizations nationwide join in.
‘Movie Theater Discount’ Completely overhauled twice a month… ‘Culture Day’ evolvesThe three major South Korean multiplex operators, following the expanded rollout of ‘Culture Day’, will completely revamp the ‘Movie Theater Discount’ benefits so they can be used twice a month.
[Culture &] BTS Global Fans 'Entry Rush'... Ministry of Justice Activates Special Immigration Inspection Measures

[Culture &] BTS Global Fans 'Entry Rush'... Ministry of Justice Activates Special Immigration Inspection Measures

Ministry of Justice Expands Immigration Inspections at Incheon Airport for BTS Concert... Additional Inspection Counters and Early Shifts
'BTS' Gwanghwamun Comeback Concert, Ministry of Justice 'Special Immigration Inspection Measures' Fully ActivatedThe Ministry of Justice announced on the 18th that it is implementing 'special immigration inspection measures' in anticipation of the surge in global 'ARMY' (the fandom known as ARMY)...
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[Culture&] "BTS Concert, Test for Countering Scalping"…Government Promises All-Out Effort Before Revised Law

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Choi Hwi-young "Suspicious Cases Already Found, All Available Means Mobilized"…Launch of Public-Private Council for Preemptive Strike
"This BTS concert will be an important test for countering scalping."The government has declared a war against the rampant scalping, starting with the upcoming large-scale BTS concert. Minister Choi Hwi-young announced that all available means will be mobilized for thorough enforcement during the...
Government Posthumously Awards Gold Crown Cultural Medal to the Late Ahn Sung-ki...

Government Posthumously Awards Gold Crown Cultural Medal to the Late Ahn Sung-ki... "A Symbolic Figure of Korean Cinema"

Minister of Culture Visits the Mourning Place to Present the Award Personally
The government of the Republic of Korea posthumously awarded the Gold Crown Cultural Medal (1st class), the highest honor in the field of popular culture and arts, to the late 'national actor' Ahn Sung-ki, who passed away on the 5th.
The Late Lee Soon-jae Receives the Gold Medal of Culture... The Nation Recognizes His 70-Year Acting Career

The Late Lee Soon-jae Receives the Gold Medal of Culture... The Nation Recognizes His 70-Year Acting Career

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Choi Hwi-young Personally Delivers the Medal at the Mourning Hall, the Highest Honor for an Actor
The government honored the late actor Lee Soon-jae, who passed away on the 25th, with the first-class Gold Medal of Culture, celebrating his 70-year acting career.Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Choi Hwi-young personally visited the mourning hall set up at the Seoul Asan Medical Center in...
Crisis of Korean Cinema Resuscitation… Film Budget Increased by 80.8% Next Year

Crisis of Korean Cinema Resuscitation… Film Budget Increased by 80.8% Next Year

Largest Scale Since COVID-19, Strengthening Support for Film Industry Recovery
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on the 5th that the budget for the film sector in 2024 has been finalized at 149. 8 billion won, an increase of 66. 9 billion won (80. 8%) compared to this year.
Hong Seok-cheon, Yoo Jeong-su, Park Chang-jin and Other Figures Take the Stage as ‘6th Pride Gala’ Wraps Up!

Hong Seok-cheon, Yoo Jeong-su, Park Chang-jin and Other Figures Take the Stage as ‘6th Pride Gala’ Wraps Up!

An event held to mark ‘IDAHO (International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia),’ the day against international anti-LGBTQ hate.
The 6th Pride Gala, hosted by the nonprofit Singnaneun Center (Chairman Kim Jo-gwang-soo), was held with great success on May 22 at the Grand Ballroom of the FKI Hall in Yeouido, Seoul. At this event, held in commemoration of ‘IDAHO (International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia),’...
From Establishing a Publishing Company to Private Invitations… “Minister’s Commendation” for Park Jung-min, Whose Quiet Good Deeds Shone with Sincerity

From Establishing a Publishing Company to Private Invitations… “Minister’s Commendation” for Park Jung-min, Whose Quiet Good Deeds Shone with Sincerity

Recognized for contributions to improving cultural access rights and promoting welfare for people with visual impairments, earning the honor of a Minister’s Commendation With a heart for his father, he founded the publishing company “Mu-je” to produce audiobooks and donated 100% of all proceeds A model of thoughtful consideration, including privately inviting people to movies and musicals at his own expense and preparing materials in braille in advance
Actor Park Jung-min received a Minister’s Commendation from the Ministry of Health and Welfare for his contributions to improving cultural access rights for people with disabilities and promoting their welfare on the occasion of the 46th Day for Persons with Disabilities.