All South Korea articles – Page 3
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NewsSouth Korea box office bounces back in H1 2026 led by ‘The King’s Warden’, ‘Project Hail Mary’
Theatrical revenue climbed 41.9% year-on-year, recovering to 94.2% of pre-pandemic levels.
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NewsKorean animation director Hur Bum-wook dies aged 43
The release of ‘Pig That Survived Foot-And-Mouth Disease’ by the rising filmmaker has been postponed.
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NewsNetflix sets theatrical releases for Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’
The film is set to open in South Korea, Australia, the US, Canada, UK-Ireland and Japan.
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NewsKorea to cap actor fees under 10% of budget for state-backed films
The initiative has been met with wariness by some in the industry.
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NewsPrime Video strikes major deal with CJ ENM to bring 100+ Korean titles to India
Titles include ‘The Legend of Kitchen Soldier’, ‘Yumi’s Cells’ and ‘My Bias, My Boss’.
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NewsNa Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ holds South Korea box office lead but down 50% on opening
The action thriller made the top 10 worldwide from its performance in a single territory.
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NewsNa Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ delivers Korea’s biggest box office opening of 2026
The action thriller earned $11.4m from 1.5 million admissions.
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News‘Colony’ director Yeon Sang-ho talks sequel plans through novel, video game
EXCLUSIVE: The film has proved a box office hit in South Korea and is set for a US release on August 28.
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NewsNa Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ opens strongly in South Korea after breaking pre-sale records
The action thriller premiered at Cannes.
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NewsHong Sangsoo’s ‘Nowhere To Lay My Eyes’ scores North America deal ahead of Locarno premiere
The family drama will debut in Locarno’s international competition.
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FeaturesNew York Asian Film Festival turns 25 with bold, “shameless” selection and star power
Key titles include ‘Colony’, ‘Hope’ and ‘Dear You’.
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NewsQueer Australian horror ‘Leviticus’ wins top awards at Bifan 2026
Further winners included Curry Barker’s ‘Obsession’.
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NewsSouth Korea cinema attendance leaps 75% for local films in first half of 2026
The figures were fuelled by strong performers such as ‘The King’s Warden’.
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NewsInteractive animated feature ‘Replica’ showcased at Bifan
Next Interactive Studio founder Ronan Wong is known for his work as an advisor on ‘Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle-‘.
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NewsLotte, Megabox cinema chains merger collapses in South Korea
It follows recent troubles for media giant and Megabox-owner JoongAng Group
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NewsBusan’s Asian Cinema Fund selects 12 projects for 2026
Filmmakers include Payal Sethi, Mehrnoush Alia, Aditya Ahmad and Shin Dongmin.
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News‘Obsession’, ‘Camp Miasma’ to compete at 30th Bucheon fantasy festival
The 11 titles in competition also include ‘Hokum’ and ‘Nightborn’.
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NewsNa Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ sells out in 200+ territories after Cannes premiere
Plus M Entertainment said it had achieved the highest overseas pre-sales in Korean film history.
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NewsSouth Korea launches committee to establish six-month theatrical window
Authorities aim to reach a deal by August.
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Reviews‘Colony’ review: ‘Train To Busan’ director Yeon Sang-ho returns with fun, forgettable zombie horror
The Seoul-set Cannes Midnight title stars Koo Kyo-hwan, Gianna Jun and Kim Shin-rock