{
  "id": 7933242,
  "title": "(Movie Review) 'The Assassin(s)' paints vivid snapshot of 1970s Korea in tribute to those who lived through it",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/movie-review-the-assassin-s-paints-vivid-snapshot-of-1970s-korea-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T02:38:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260917005000315"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 1974, South Korea experienced a pivotal moment when a Korean Japanese assassin targeted then President Park Chung-hee, resulting in the death of the first lady. Director Hur Jin-ho's film, The Assassin(s), offers a glimpse into the lives of those affected by this event, focusing on journalists Kim Jae-hwan, rookie reporter Han Young-il, and police detective Park Cheol-gu. The film follows their investigation into the assassination, unearthing fragmented evidence and confronting a climate of censorship and intimidation. Despite the dangers, the trio remains steadfast in their pursuit of the truth. The film's restrained direction and meticulous attention to historical detail transport viewers to the tumultuous 1970s, making it a compelling exploration of modern Korean history and investigative journalism.",
  "summary": "SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The 1974 assassination attempt on then South Korean ...",
  "key_points": [
    "South Korea witnessed a pivotal assassination in 1974 targeting President Park Chung-hee.",
    "The film portrays the climate of censorship and intimidation during the 1970s Korean era."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The film's portrayal of journalists and a detective pursuing truth despite censorship and intimidation highlights the crucial role of investigative journalism in uncovering history and holding power accountable.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}