This week's conversation addresses the challenges faced by South Korea’s film industry, amid globally shifting entertainment preferences. The Korea Pro team discusses the impact of digital streaming services and changing consumer habits on South Korea's movie industry, and how the entertainment industry could adapt to such changes. The episode also discusses the aftermath of the assassination attempt on Lee Jae-myung, the opposition Democratic Party leader, especially focusing on the controversy surrounding the legal ambiguity in whether to disclose certain criminals’ identities and other personal information — such as suspects’ faces and their party affiliation. This week’s episode features the following members of the Korea Pro team: Editorial Director Jeongmin Kim (@jeongminnkim) Editor John Lee (@koreanforeigner) About the podcast: The KOREA PRO Podcast is a weekly 15-minute conversation hosted by Jeongmin Kim and John Lee, diving deep into the most pressing stories shaping South Korea — and dissecting the most complicated ones for professionals monitoring South Korean politics, diplomacy, culture, society and technology. Stay informed, stay ahead, and never miss a beat on Korean affairs that matter. Uploaded every Friday. This episode was recorded on Jan. 11, 2024. Audio edited by Lina Park