Subscription Squeeze: Rising OTT Prices Deepen Burden for Korean Households

SEOUL, June 24 (Korea Bizwire) — As inflation continues to pressure South Korean consumers, a new wave of subscription price hikes across major streaming platforms—dubbed “streamflation”—is intensifying household budget strain and fueling public backlash. Netflix Korea recently raised its ad-supported standard plan from 5,500 won to 7,000 won per month and its basic plan from [...]