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Police vow not to repeat tragedy after watching '1987'

Korean police and prosecutors used to be infamous for their coercive interrogation methods. During the period of dictatorship, many suspects were threatened, assaulted or killed by investigators, who always put orders from their superior officers above human rights.

Movies | 2018-01-05 16:47

Box Office Rankings

Domestic; United States

Movies | 2018-01-04 14:45

Now Showing Jan 5, 2018

Now Showing Jan 5, 2018Jumanji: Welcome to the JungleFour high school kids discover an old video game console and are drawn into the game's jungle setting, literally becoming the adult avatars they chose such as Dr. Smolder Gravestone (Dwayne Johnson) and Professor Oberon (Jack Black). What they discover is you don't just play Jumanji _ you must survive it. Directed by Jake K...

Movies | 2018-01-04 14:44

Fans of veteran actor killed in crash have two films to look forward to

Two movies starring a popular actor killed in a car accident in October will be released this year.

Movies | 2018-01-03 15:45

Fantasy movie 'Along With the Gods' strikes reality

“Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds” is a rare local film that will soon top the 10 million viewer mark _ a milestone in becoming a great box office hit in a country with a population of 50 million. The 40 billion won budget fantasy film, telling the story of the afterlife, includes everything that people expect in any blockbuster fantasy movie. The movie is loaded with Holl...

Movies | 2018-01-02 15:45

Top 10 Korean films of 2017

It's certainly been an interesting year for Korean cinema. While as a whole the films are not as strong as 2016, which was one of the best years in recent memory for Korean films, it nevertheless has produced a number of excellent features. Politics, the controversies (“Okja,” “Battleship Island”) and a new generation of emerging filmmakers make 2017 somewhat distinctive. Her...

Movies | 2017-12-29 14:24

'Along with the Gods” attracts 5.7 mil. audiences

Korean fantasy film “Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds,” directed by Kim Yong-hwa, has attracted 5.7 million movie-goers as of Friday, nine days after its opening on Dec. 20 in local theaters. According to the Korean Film Commission, about 1.2 million people watched the fantasy film on Christmas Day alone, topping the local daily box office. “Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds” attracted 1.26 million movie fans to the cinema on Christmas Eve.

Movies | 2017-12-29 14:19

1987: When the Day ComesIn 1987, protests begin when it is revealed a student activist who participated in pro-democracy demonstrations against the regime was tortured to death during police questioning. The police led by Chief Park (Kim Yoon-seok) initially seek to conceal the case, but a group of people attempt to bring the incident to light. Directed by Jang Joon-hwan. Won...

Movies | 2017-12-28 15:20

Box Office Rankings

[Domestic]Along With the Gods: The Two WorldsSteel RainThe Greatest ShowmanPocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!Monster Family[United States]Star Wars: The Last JediJumanji: Welcome to the JunglePitch Perfect 3The Greatest ShowmanFerdinand

Movies | 2017-12-28 15:15

Paterson; The Greatest Showman; Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds; Star Wars: The Last Jedi; Steel Rain

Movies | 2017-12-21 19:52

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Inter-Korean Summit in Pyongyang