South Korea Launches Committee to Debate Six-Month Theatrical Window for Films

South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korean Film Council (KOFIC) have launched a 22-member public-private consultative body to negotiate a six-month theatrical window for films before they can be released on streaming platforms, Deadline and Variety reported. The committee, which includes filmmakers and industry executives from production, distribution, exhibition, and streaming sectors, held its inaugural session in Seoul. Variety noted the goal is to finalize a voluntary agreement by August 2026, without waiting for a related bill currently in the National Assembly.

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