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Korean creatives want a bigger slice of the streaming pie

by Jean Mackenzie
Nov 15, 2024
Netflix has stormed the Korean market with billions of dollars of investment, bringing the industry global recognition, but leaving creators feeling short-changed.
Hwang Dong-hyuk (left) and Lee Jung-jae (right) attend Netflix's FYSEE Showcase Photocall for "Squid Game" Season 2 at the TUDUM Theater in Hollywood.
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The scariest part of Halloween: supply chains

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Oct 2, 2023
Consumers may spend a record $12.2 billion this year — that's the treat. But sellers may need tricks to bring their goods to market.
Analysts expect monster Halloween sales this year.
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How Korean culture became a global phenomenon

by Kristin Schwab
Nov 18, 2021
The nation's pop culture is a government-funded export that has grown into the "Korean wave."
Rapper RM from BTS is featured on a mural in Seoul. The boy band helped build momentum for the "Korean wave."
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Netflix, Walmart team up to sell merch from "Squid Game" and other shows

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Oct 11, 2021
A dedicated e-commerce hub will sell merchandise for Netflix's most popular shows, including a "Stranger Things" cassette player.
Walmart will be pairing with Netflix to launch a merchandise e-commerce hub.
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How "Squid Game," a Korean drama from Netflix, became a global hit

by Kristin Schwab
Oct 8, 2021
American audiences have become increasingly interested in foreign films and shows.
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