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Local Films Drive Korean Box Office

Updated 2026-07-29 11:10 UTC 1 source Positive

Korean box office saw a significant recovery in the first half of 2026, with local films leading the way. Total revenue reached KRW579 billion ($399.1 million) on 57.05 million admissions, up 41.9% and 34.2% year-on-year.

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Local films drove Korean box office recovery in the first half of 2026, with total industry revenue reaching KRW579 billion ($399.1 million) on 57.05 million admissions, up 41.9% and 34.2% year-on-year, respectively, according to figures released by the Korean Film Council (KOFIC). Local titles acco
2026-07-29 10:57 UTC
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