Korean Directors Rally Behind ‘The Assassin(s)’ as Political Firestorm Turns on Its Makers
Variety • 10/5/2026
Summary
The Directors Guild of Korea (DGK) has expressed support for the team behind “The Assassin(s),” a thriller directed by Hur Jin-ho that focuses on the 1974 shooting of first lady Yuk Young-soo. The film, currently leading the Korean box office, has faced political backlash from conservative politicians and online critics who accuse it of distorting historical events.
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