How should governments respond when filmmakers face threats over films about contested history, as in South Korea's 'The Assassin(s)'?

📍 South Korea

On 5-6 October 2026 South Korea's culture minister condemned threats against the cast of 'The Assassin(s)', a thriller dramatising the 1974 attempt on President Park Chung-hee. Conservative groups say it distorts history, while 19 film industry groups distinguished criticism from pressure on individuals. The film passed 2.23 million admissions.

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🔗The Korea Herald — Culture minister calls threats against 'The Assassin(s)' cast an attack on democracy (Oct 6, 2026)

The Korea Herald — Culture minister calls threats against 'The Assassin(s)' cast an attack on democracy (Oct 6, 2026)Open link ↗

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Chae Hwi-young
Culture Minister, South Korea
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Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (South Korea)
Government ministry for film and culture policy

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