Box office hit ‘Salmokji’ turns spooky reservoir into daredevil draw

A deserted reservoir in Yesan, South Chungcheong Province, is emerging as an unlikely tourist draw following the box office success “Salmokji,” and the rural county hopes to capitalize on this rare spotlight while managing safety risks. According to the Korean Film Council, the horror film released on April 8 surpassed 810,000 cumulative admissions as of Wednesday morning, topping the box office. This marks the fastest pace among films released in 2026, and it has already passed its break-even p

By The Korea Herald