{
  "id": 12787090,
  "title": "SGIFF stands by The Assassin(s) as festival opening film despite controversy and calls for withdrawal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/sgiff-stands-by-the-assassin-s-as-festival-opening-film-despite",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T04:31:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNA - Singapore",
    "slug": "cna-singapore",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/sgiff-assassins-korean-film-controversy-6441311"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The historical thriller, starring Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il and Lee Min-ho, has drawn criticism over its fictionalised portrayal of the 1974 assassination attempt that killed South Korea's first lady. It will screen at SGIFF on Oct 21 and 22.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "SGIFF stands by The Assassin(s) as festival opening film despite controversy and calls for withdrawal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/sgiff-stands-by-the-assassin-s-as-festival-opening-film-despite-12788333",
        "published": "2026-10-08T04:31:00.000Z"
      }
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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."
}