Stem Cell Scandal Movie Casts Doubt on Integrity of Press

September 29, 2014

(Korea JoongAng Daily) – So the stakes were set high for Yim Soon-rye’s latest film “Whistle Blower,” inspired by the infamous Hwang Woo-suk scandal that shook the nation in 2005 when it was discovered that the scientist’s stem cell research was fraudulent and unethical.  As controversial as the incident was – and still is – the film is drumming up anticipation and concern even before opening. And some potential viewers appear to be ready and waiting to criticize the filmmakers for distorting the truth about what really happened.