Asia | Pay the writers
South Korea’s writers and directors play Squid Game
The people behind the country’s TV and film boom are not profiting from it
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Editor’s note (February 9th 2024): This article was updated to include details of Mr Hwang’s production company and deal for Squid Game’s second season.
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This article appeared in the Asia section of the print edition under the headline “Pay the writers”
Asia February 10th 2024
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