{
  "id": 11438203,
  "title": "Film guilds ask for healthy debate on 'The Assassin(s)' without targeting filmmakers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/film-guilds-ask-for-healthy-debate-on-the-assassin-s-without",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T12:42:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20261002/film-guilds-ask-for-healthy-debate-on-the-assassins-without-targeting-filmmakers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Korean movie industry's main organizations have expressed serious worries over the growing personal attacks and potential dangers aimed at the cast and crew behind \"The Assassin(s).\" On Friday evening, the Producers Guild of Korea (PGK) and the Cinematographers Guild of Korea (CGK) released separate statements as the political debate surrounding the historical film crossed into dangerous threats against everyone involved in its creation. The PGK emphasized that while historical events allow for many interpretations, the present dispute has moved from criticism of the film itself to direct threats against the production company, director, actors, and production staff. The statement noted that revealing personal information about those who worked on the project, or pressuring them in their everyday lives, is an unacceptable escalation over and above legitimate criticism. Both guilds have strongly urged protesters to cease making threats, spreading false claims, and defaming individuals immediately.",
  "summary": "Major Korean filmmaking organizations have voiced deep concern over escalating personal attacks and safety threats targeting the cast and crew of \"The Assassin(s),\" calling for a rational dialogue that respects artistic freedom and protects creators from harassment. On Friday night, the Producers Guild of Korea (PGK) and the Cinematographers Guild of Korea (CGK) issued separate statements as…",
  "key_points": [
    "Korean film industry guilds alarmed by personal attacks on 'The Assassin(s)'",
    "Producers Guild of Korea and Cinematographers Guild release statements",
    "Threats against filmmakers, crew, and production staff deemed unacceptable"
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Film guilds ask for healthy debate on 'The Assassin(s)' without targeting filmmakers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/film-guilds-ask-for-healthy-debate-on-the-assassin-s-without-11441836",
        "published": "2026-10-02T13:02:03.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}