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Netflix is making a compelling case that streaming doesn't just entertain — it moves people. New research from the company found that sixty-seven percent of surveyed members internationally expressed interest in visiting South Korea, a figure Netflix attributes directly to the emotional pull of its Korean storytelling, not just the scenery.
That finding lands at an interesting moment for the global television business. In Spain, the industry is actively renegotiating its relationships with platforms like Netflix, as international buyers grow more selective. Movistar Plus is doubling down on Spanish originals, Atresmedia is deepening its Netflix partnership, and Mediterráneo Mediaset is pushing harder on international sales — a sign that regional producers everywhere are learning to navigate a more competitive streaming landscape.
Meanwhile, Taiwan's president Lai Ching-te announced a significant boost to defence spending, framing it explicitly as a deterrent rather than preparation for conflict. The move reflects a broader tension across the Indo-Pacific, where the line between technological investment, economic sovereignty, and military readiness is growing harder to draw.
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