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Civic groups urge caution on 150-day holdback, seek consumer participation
Consumer and civic groups urged the government to include consumers in a voluntary agreement on a film release holdback now under 추진 and to discuss movie ticket prices and settlement transparency. The groups said a uniform holdback period could limit consumer choice and called for broader talks on existing distribution issues, including telecom discounts and settlement details. They said they do not oppose the holdback system itself.
Telecommunications & Media
Film holdback talks near conclusion as sides clash over period
South Korea\'s government and the film industry are expected to wrap up discussions on movie holdbacks this month and sign a voluntary agreement. The joint public-private body has been discussing distribution reforms and coexistence measures among cinemas, OTT and other platforms. Separately, lawmakers are considering legislation to mandate a six-month holdback after theatrical runs. Consumer groups oppose a uniform period and say their views are not represented in the talks.
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Netflix renews MOU with KOCCA, KOFIC for fourth year to train K-content talent
Netflix said on April 29 it signed a business cooperation agreement with the Korea Creative Content Agency and the Korean Film Council on April 23 at its Seoul office. The three-way agreement, now in its fourth year, aims to train K-content specialists. Netflix and KOCCA jointly run the KOCCA x Netflix Production Academy, while Netflix is also expanding programmes for emerging creators with the Korean Academy of Film Arts.
