Korean Officials & Industry Execs Launch Committee To Discuss Six-Month Theatrical Window

Liz Shackleton· May 29, 2026 · 7:42 AM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 34 views

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South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has initiated a committee to discuss a six-month theatrical window for films. This move aims to stabilize the local film industry, which has been struggling since the pandemic. The committee includes government officials and industry executives, with a goal to reach an agreement by August.

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▪The committee was launched to discuss a six-month theatrical window for films in South Korea.
▪Participants include government representatives and 22 filmmakers and executives from the Korean film industry.
▪The legislation aims to revive the struggling local film industry and stabilize revenue structures.

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▪ Korea Forms Committee to Hammer Out Six-Month Theatrical Window Deal — Variety

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Colony Showbox 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 in the Korean market. A bill is currently working its way through Korea’s National Assembly that calls for a six-month window for films before they can be shown on streaming platforms. In addition to government and KOFIC representatives, the first meeting of the committee held today will bring together 22 filmmakers and executives from across the Korean film industry. Participants include Korea’s Culture Minister Chae Hwi-yong and execs from film studios, distributors, cinema chains and IPTV platforms.

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