Korean Cinema Faces Challenges Amidst Rising Competition and Industry Shifts

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South Korea's entertainment industries, particularly cinema and K-pop, are facing significant challenges due to declining domestic revenues, changing consumer behaviors, and increased international competition, prompting government intervention and industry restructuring to sustain their global cultural influence.
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