South Korean Screen Sector Generates $17.1 Billion in 2025, Boosting Global Influence
South Korea's film, TV, and streaming industry generated a gross domestic product of $17.1 billion in 2025, according to a report by the Motion Picture Association (MPA). The sector supported 291,100 jobs, with a significant portion of employment in micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, indicating a deeply integrated production ecosystem. The findings, produced by Oxford Economics, were presented at the National Assembly in Seoul, highlighting the industry's role as a key driver of the national economy. The report also noted that for every $1 billion generated by the industry, an additional $2.1 billion was created elsewhere. South Korea's influence in the global entertainment market continues to grow, with K-pop and shows like 'Squid Game' achieving international success. Major studios such as Netflix, Paramount Pictures, and Warner Bros. Discovery have heavily invested in local production. 
