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#film censorshipDirector says film censorship delayed development of Korean cinema for decades
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- Film censorship delayed the development of South Korean cinema for more than 30 years and prevented world-class filmmakers like Bong Joon-ho from appearing, ... 16:41 Oct. 29 -
#JokerAward-winning 'Joker' tops 5 mln in attendance in S. Korea
SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- Venice-winning psychological thriller "Joker" topped 5 million admissions in South Korea on Tuesday, according to its distributor. The film, directed by Todd Phillips,... 16:23 Oct. 29 -
#Korean film 100 yearsFestival to celebrate Korean film's 100th anniversary kicks off in central Seoul
SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- A movie-themed cultural festival to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Korean cinema kicked off in downtown Seoul on Saturday. The two-day festival on the Gwanghwamun ... 11:00 Oct. 26 -
#London East Asia Film FestivalAsian film fest in London spotlights Korean cinema
LONDON, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- Launched four years ago with only seven movies, the London East Asia Film Festival (LEAFF) has now established itself as a key platform to introduce the region's vibrant... 09:00 Oct. 26 -
#NetflixNetflix's 'The King' rekindles debate over its theatrical release policy
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- As Netflix's upcoming film "The King" hit South Korean screens this week, the global media giant's theatrical release plans have again emerged as a hot potat... 11:47 Oct. 24 -
#screen regulation(News Focus) Gov't plan on screen regulation draws mixed views in film industry
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government's recent announcement of a plan to adopt an anti-monopoly regulation in the local cinema market has rekindled debate over the iss... 15:39 Oct. 22 -
#ParasiteBong Joon-ho's 'Parasite' racks up US$1.3 mln over weekend in U.S.
SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- Cannes-winning black comedy "Parasite" racked up nearly US$1.3 million over the weekend in the United States, industry data showed Monday. Directed by eclectic South K... 16:19 Oct. 21 -
#Gong Yoo(Yonhap Interview) 'Goblin' star Gong Yoo returns as ordinary husband in new film
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- In recent years, Gong Yoo has risen to be one of the most sought-after A-list celebrities in South Korea thanks to two mega hit films and one TV drama -- "Tr... 14:25 Oct. 21 -
#Jung Yu-mi(Yonhap Interview) 'Kim Ji-young, Born 1982' tells story of people around us, says actress
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Yonhap) -- In "Kim Ji-young, Born 1982," a film adaptation of the best-selling feminist novel of the same title, actress Jung Yu-mi plays an ordinary 37-year old woman ... 15:37 Oct. 17 -
(Movie Review) Story about daughter, woman, wife, mother resonates in androcentric society
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Yonhap) -- Ji-young (Jung Yu-mi) boils clothes of her two-year-old baby and prepares breakfast for her husband every morning. Then, she washes dishes and vacuums, with ... 14:41 Oct. 15 -
#cinema regulation(LEAD) S. Korea seeks to adopt ceiling on screen domination by big-budget films
(ATTN: ADDS more details in paras 8-12 and 15-16) SEOUL, Oct. 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is seeking to put a ceiling on the number of movie screens allotted for a single film in a bid to prevent a ... 17:52 Oct. 14 -
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S. Korea seeks to adopt ceiling on screen domination by big-budget films
SEOUL, Oct. 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is seeking to put a ceiling on the number of movie screens allotted for a single film in a bid to prevent a screen monopoly by big-budget blockbusters, the cu... 11:00 Oct. 14 -
#DansungsaTheater Dansungsa reborn as film museum
SEOUL, Oct. 14 (Yonhap) -- Dansungsa, the birth place of Korean cinema, will be reborn as a memorial hall later this month as part of campaign to commemorate the centennial of Korean movies, organi... 10:56 Oct. 14 -
#BIFFBusan film festival closes with eye on industry trends
BUSAN, Oct. 12 (Yonhap) -- The 24th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) came to a close on Saturday, successfully keeping up with changing market trends and staying afloat after years of setba... 15:40 Oct. 12 -
#BIFFBusan film fest runs smoothly but makes less-than-expected buzz
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Oct. 11 (Yonhap) -- Leaving buzzing and hectic days behind, the 24th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) is wrapping up its 10-day run Saturday. The festival, one of the... 14:19 Oct. 11 -
#BIFFPark Chan-wook preparing remake of French auteur's 'The Axe'
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Oct. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's renowned film director Park Chan-wook said Sunday that he is now working on his lifelong dream of remaking a Cannes-winning French auteur's come... 15:36 Oct. 06 -
#BIFF(Yonhap Interview) Korea-born French director gets glimpse of Philippines' migrant workers
By Kim Boram BUSAN, Oct. 6 (Yonhap) -- Yoon Sung-a, a 42-year-old Korea-born French director, has been regarded as a promising young filmmaker in the European film market. She made 10 short film... 09:00 Oct. 06 -
#BIFFJapanese director Kore-eda wants people feel brightness in his latest movie, 'The Truth'
By Kim Boram BUSAN, Oct. 5 (Yonhap) -- Cannes-winning Japanese auteur Hirokazu Kore-eda said Saturday that he wanted to impress people with a bright afterimage with his first foreign-language film.... 18:14 Oct. 05 -
#Yonfan(Yonhap Interview) Hong Kong filmmaker makes late-life conversion to animation with 'No. 7 Cherry Lane'
By Kim Boram BUSAN, Oct. 5 (Yonhap) -- Yonfan, a renowned film director from Hong Kong, has made a number of feature films that helped him win some critical acclaim on the international stage. I... 11:18 Oct. 05
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Netflix starts to eye Korea-made content
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Telco-cable TV mergers to reshape S. Korean media market
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Roaring K-pop boom reverses fate of declining CDs and other tangible albums
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BTS shatters cultural, language barriers with music
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Gov't plan on screen regulation draws mixed views in film industry
