4 Angles Ep11
- 9 years ago
Special Treatment for "Avengers"?: Production Subsidy Debate
Hollywood blockbuster "Avengers: Age of Ultron" had its world premier in Korea. World-famous stars from the action adventure film visited Korea to court their fans, who were eagerly waiting to see the scenes shot right in the middle of Seoul. How was it possible for such a huge production to film in Korea? The answer is found in the Korean Film Council's incentive system for foreign films shooting in Korea. Thanks to the incentive system, the "Avengers" sequel is expected to get a refund of almost US$2.75 million. However, there are conflicting opinions about whether the incentive system was appropriate for the latest "Avengers" movie, which featured Seoul only as a background.
Too Young to Advertise Alcohol?
On April 23, the National Assembly's Health and Welfare Committee passed a revision that prohibits celebrities or sports stars under age 24 from appearing in alcohol ads, because celebrities can wield extensive influence on impressionable teenagers. But the Korean Constitution stipulates that anyone over the age of 19 can buy and drink alcohol. So the debate over the age limit rages on. Some people even point out that the overly strict age restriction violates the basic rights of the alcohol industry and celebrities. If the revised act passes the National Assembly's general session, young singer IU, who just turned 22 and is currently modeling for an alcohol brand, will be banned from alcohol commercials. 4Angles hears from both the supporters and opponents of the revised National Health Promotion Act.
How Much Is Your Passion Worth?
There is a term that exists only among young Koreans desperately looking for work: "passion wage." It's a familiar phenomenon for the underpaid and overworked young workers who endure long hours and measly pay just to work in a field they're passionate about. The issue of "passion wage" sparked an uproar when the monthly wages of interns and apprentices working for a
Hollywood blockbuster "Avengers: Age of Ultron" had its world premier in Korea. World-famous stars from the action adventure film visited Korea to court their fans, who were eagerly waiting to see the scenes shot right in the middle of Seoul. How was it possible for such a huge production to film in Korea? The answer is found in the Korean Film Council's incentive system for foreign films shooting in Korea. Thanks to the incentive system, the "Avengers" sequel is expected to get a refund of almost US$2.75 million. However, there are conflicting opinions about whether the incentive system was appropriate for the latest "Avengers" movie, which featured Seoul only as a background.
Too Young to Advertise Alcohol?
On April 23, the National Assembly's Health and Welfare Committee passed a revision that prohibits celebrities or sports stars under age 24 from appearing in alcohol ads, because celebrities can wield extensive influence on impressionable teenagers. But the Korean Constitution stipulates that anyone over the age of 19 can buy and drink alcohol. So the debate over the age limit rages on. Some people even point out that the overly strict age restriction violates the basic rights of the alcohol industry and celebrities. If the revised act passes the National Assembly's general session, young singer IU, who just turned 22 and is currently modeling for an alcohol brand, will be banned from alcohol commercials. 4Angles hears from both the supporters and opponents of the revised National Health Promotion Act.
How Much Is Your Passion Worth?
There is a term that exists only among young Koreans desperately looking for work: "passion wage." It's a familiar phenomenon for the underpaid and overworked young workers who endure long hours and measly pay just to work in a field they're passionate about. The issue of "passion wage" sparked an uproar when the monthly wages of interns and apprentices working for a