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Culture minister says lifting of China’s Hallyu ban remains fragile

🗓️ 2/12/2026, 6:02:41 AM⏱️ 1 min read👀 7 views💬 0

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  • 1Speaking at a press briefing in Seoul, Chae acknowledged that while par
  • 2Culture Minister Chae Hwi-young said Thursday that progress toward easing China’s so-called “Hallyu ban” remains uncertain, cautioning against overly optimisti…
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Culture minister says lifting of China’s Hallyu ban remains fragile

Culture Minister Chae Hwi-young said Thursday that progress toward easing China’s so-called “Hallyu ban” remains uncertain, cautioning against overly optimistic expectations within the entertainment industry. Speaking at a press briefing in Seoul, Chae acknowledged that while parts of the industry anticipate a gradual lifting of restrictions on Korean cultural content in China, there has been little tangible advancement so far. China informally restricted Korean cultural imports in 2016 followin

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