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MKC Thought Leader's Corner

Welcome to the MKC Thought Leaders' Corner! In this feature we ask the top experts on Korean cinema a pressing question regarding the Korean film industry each month.

May

Has Korean cinema's representation of North Korea changed over the years?

Experts: Colette Balmain, Rex Baylon, Jason Bechervaise, Pierce Conran, David Desser, Mike Hostench, Kyu Hyun Kim, Kyung Hyun Kim, Simon McEnteggart, David Oxenbridge, Paul Quinn, Fabien Schneider

April

How do you feel about remakes of Korean films?

Experts: Colette Balmain, Rex Baylon, Paolo Bertolin, Pierce Conran, Phil Hoad, Mike Hostench, Kyu Hyun Kim, James Marsh, Simon McEnteggart, Darcy Paquet, Paul Quinn, Marc Raymond, Fabien Schneider, Kieran Tully

March

Are you noticing any trends in Korean films these days?

Experts: Colette Balmain, Rex Baylon, Christopher Bourne, Chocoshrek, Pierce Conran, Mike Hostench, Paul Quinn, Kieran Tully

February

How valuable are stars in the Korean film industry?

Experts: Colette Balmain, Rex Baylon, Jason Bechervaise, Pierce Conran, Phil Hoad, Hong Bo Mi, Mike Hostench, James Marsh, David Oxenbridge, Paul Quinn, Marc Raymond, Fabien Schneider, Goran Topalovic, Kieran Tully, Tom Vick

January

Given the enormous success of Korean cinema in 2012, is there any cause for concern over a rise in streamlined productions as quality gives way to financial interests?

Experts: Colette Balmain, Rex Baylon, Jason Bechervaise, Pierce Conran, Mike Hostench, James Marsh, Daniel Martin, David Oxenbridge, Darcy Paquet, Paul Quinn, Fabien Schneider, Goran Topalovic, Kieran Tully