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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”.

‘3rd Samcheok Haerang Film Festival’, Opens on September 4…‘Blue Sea Myths and History’ Turns the Beach Into a Living Theme From September 4 to 5, for two days, ‘2026 3rd Samcheok Haerang Film Festival’—a leading maritime cultural festival of the Republic of Korea—will kick off in a big way at...

‘Movie Theater Discount’ Completely overhauled twice a month… ‘Culture Day’ evolves The 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.

The movie 'The King’s Affection' (hereafter referred to as 'The King’s Affection') is creating a box office sensation that is shaking up the tourism landscape in Yeongwol, Gangwon Province. As crowds flock to 'Cheongryeongpo', the main setting of the film and the exile site of King Danjong,...

"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...

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 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.

Actress Lee Joo-bin received the National Assembly Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee Chairman Award at the ‘7th Newsis Hallyu Expo’. On the 28th, at the ‘7th Newsis Hallyu Expo’ held at the Lotte Hotel in Sogong-dong, Seoul, Lee Joo-bin proved to be the next generation leader of Hallyu by...

The global popularity of the Netflix animation 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' (K-Demon) is leading to a surge in global interest in Korean culture. Users around the world, including those in the United States, are searching for Korean cultural elements featured in the film, such as kimbap, ramen, and...

Actor Park Bo-gum has been appointed as the Honorary Ambassador for Korean Tourism 2025, being selected as the representative face of Korea. This appointment, announced on the 23rd, is evaluated as a recognition of Park Bo-gum's perfect visuals and global recognition.