Korea Musical Theater Association Chief: Record growth masks profit crisis, demands urgent policy push

Lee Jong-gyu, who was recently reelected to a third term as chairman of the Korea Musical Theater Association, describes the Korean musical industry as being at a critical juncture. While Korean musical revenue last year reached approximately 498.8 billion won ($330 billion) — just shy of the 500 billion won milestone — that success masks structural problems demanding immediate policy support. “Korean musicals are growing dynamically, driven by the talent and effort of our private producers, cre

By The Korea Herald