South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korean Film Council (KOFIC) have launched a public-private consultative body to discuss setting a theatrical window for films. A bill currently in the National Assembly proposes a six-month window before films can be shown on streaming platforms. The committee includes officials and industry executives.
korea's culture ministry and film council set up a committee to talk about a six-month theatrical window. a bill in the national assembly wants movies to wait half a year before hitting streaming.
This move could reshape the Korean film industry by protecting theatrical revenues amid the rise of streaming. If passed, the six-month window would be one of the longest globally, potentially affecting global distribution strategies. The committee's formation signals serious government interest in balancing cinema and streaming.
if this passes, it's a big deal for how movies hit streaming in korea. six months is a long time. could set a precedent for other markets wrestling with the same cinema-vs-streaming tension.
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