{
  "id": 11441836,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T13:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "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": "Korean film guilds have expressed deep concern over the escalating personal attacks and safety threats faced by the cast and crew of the historical thriller \"The Assassin(s)\". Both the Producers Guild of Korea and the Cinematographers Guild have issued statements, warning that the controversy has now crossed into territory of physical threats against those involved in the production.\n\nWhile historical events open up space for various interpretations, the current situation has gone beyond mere criticism of the film. It has transformed into a direct threat against the production company, director, cast, and crew. The Producers Guild of Korea emphasized that exposing personal details and family relationships of individuals involved in a project, or pressurizing them in their regular activities, is far beyond legitimate criticism and can never be justified.\n\nThe guilds have urged protesters to immediately cease making threats, defaming individuals, and spreading unverified claims.",
  "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…",
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      {
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-02T12:42:03.000Z"
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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."
}