"Minimizing Damage to the Film Industry" ... Korean Film Council Launches Dedicated COVID-19 Response Task Force
On the 22nd, when the government strongly urged for 'social distancing' to overcome COVID-19, a movie theater in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul was quiet. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@
View original image[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kang Woo-kwon] The Korean Film Council (Chairman Oh Seok-geun) announced on the 27th that it will operate a dedicated response window responsible for minimizing the damage to the film industry caused by the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) and providing necessary support services.
Accordingly, the 'Korean Film Council COVID-19 Dedicated Response TF' has been established, assigning 4 staff members including 1 head and 3 team members to serve as a communication channel that identifies the COVID-19 related damage situation in the film industry and guides support measures.
The dedicated TF is responsible for receiving and compiling damage status reports from the film industry, reviewing and establishing support plans for the film industry, providing information on related support systems, and handling consultations and support tasks related to damages. It will also oversee tasks previously handled directly by the working team on-site, such as supporting theater disinfection and conducting damage surveys by sector.
The Korean Film Council has so far implemented emergency measures to support COVID-19 damage, including extending the payment deadline for the Film Development Fund levy, exempting late fees, and providing disinfectants and quarantine support for movie theaters.
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A Korean Film Council official stated, "With the operation of the COVID response TF, we will minimize overall damage to the film industry caused by COVID-19, swiftly seek practical support measures to preserve jobs for film professionals and ensure safe cultural enjoyment for the public, and actively implement them."
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