South Korean TV Drama Industry Seeks $746 Million in Support as Output Declines
Twelve South Korean industry groups warned on Wednesday that the country's television drama production base was at risk and called on the government to set up a 1 trillion won ($746 million) investment fund to support production of Korean dramas, known as K-dramas. K-dramas have been hugely popular globally, but the number produced has fallen from 141 titles in 2022 to about 115 in 2025, according to research by Korea IR Service.
