"No Lifting of the Screen Quota System"
Published: 04 Jan. 2003, 17:21
Kim also said, 'The Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MOCT) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade are searching ways to protect the industry from U.S. pressure. The MOCT is considering reducing the mandatory running days to 92 days but it is desirable to minimize the reduction of days.'
The film industry and various civilian organizations opposed the government's consideration of reducing screen quotas by saying, 'The government's stance is a surrender to U.S. cultural hegemonism.' Film industry workers held a demonstration protesting lifting the screen quota system. At 2:30 p.m. on December 4, 700 people including directors, students, actors, and actresses participated in this demonstration. They argued that the lifting will result in the destruction of the film industry base.
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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