All South Korea articles
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NewsHur Jin-ho addresses ‘The Assassin(s)’ controversy at Singapore film festival opening
South Korea’s opposition party had called for the withdrawal of the film over accusations of historical inaccuracies.
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NewsYeon Sang-ho’s ‘Paradise Lost’ sold to 118 territories after Toronto, Busan premieres
The psychological thriller will receive its US premiere at the Hawai‘i International Film Festival.
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NewsMajid Majidi’s ‘Midday Meal’ wins Busan Award as festival hits biggest audience since 2015
Further winners include Taiwanese director Lee Yun Chan for ‘To Be Ordinary’
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News‘The Assassin(s)’ backlash will reduce risks in Korean filmmaking, say sellers in Busan
The political thriller has faced controversy over decades-old conspiracy theories.
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NewsMongolian satire ‘Zogsool’ leads Busan Vision Awards with four prizes
Further winners included ‘Beyond Love′s Horizon’ and ‘Full Moon’.
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NewsTaiwan’s Tsai Ming Liang filming next ‘Walker’ in Jeonju
Lee Kang-Sheng returns as a slow-moving figure, clad in a monk’s robe.
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NewsFive nations launch Asian Producers Alliance in Busan
The coalition includes South Korea, Indonesia, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
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FeaturesMy Screen Life: Korean exec Paul D Kim talks industry challenges and Sean Baker ambitions
The founder and CEO of Hive Filmworks on the challenges facing the Korean film industry, the conservative mindset of investors, and the project he would pitch to Sean Baker
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NewsShowbox launches Yeon Sang-ho’s 'Devotion’ and ‘Exorcism Chronicles’ sequel at ACFM
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Devotion’ is led by ‘Hellbound’ star Moon Geun-young.
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NewsChina’s Blossoms boards ‘The Intern’ remake as its first Korean title
EXCLUSIVE: The sales company is also launching a trio of recently released Chinese titles led by ‘Traces Of Justice’.
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NewsBong Joon Ho’s ‘Ally’ sets South Korea release for July 2027
The move fuels speculation that the animated feature is aiming for a Cannes premiere.
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Reviews‘Beach Fictions’ review: A woman’s experiences reshape her day in elegant South Korean time-shift debut
Lim Hayeon’s absorbing first feature bows in Busan competition
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NewsHive Filmworks boards first non-Korean film with Japan’s ‘Wandance’
The film stars Jo from Japanese boy band &Team, based on the hip-hop manga series of the same name.
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NewsFolk horror ‘Maiden Home’ starring Asmara Abigail heads to Busan market with Plus M
EXCLUSIVE: The Korea-Indonesia feature will be directed by Sinn Kirin.
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FeaturesJuly Jung on the challenges of making ‘Dora’ and taking the film from Cannes to Busan
The South Korean filmmaker revealed the inspirations behind her third feature.
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Reviews‘Long Long Night’ review: Heartfelt South Korean animation conveys a hard-hitting yet hopeful environmental message
Youm Kyu-bock’s feature debut plays Busan competition following a Toronto premiere
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Reviews‘Shaving’ review: A woman is haunted by her abusive past in frustrating Korean psychological horror
Kim Jung-hoon’s follow-up to 2013’s ‘Tinker Ticker’ bows in Busan competition
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Reviews‘The Table: Day And Night’ review: Busan opener set in Korean coffee shop relies heavily on its performances
Kim Jong-kwan’s follow-up to 2016’s ‘The Table’ stars Shim Eun-kyung and Han Sun-hwa
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NewsMichelle Yeoh honoured on starry opening night of Busan film festival 2026
Those walking the red carpet included Michelle Yeoh, Fan Bingbing, Hirokazu Koreeda, and Alfonso Cuarón.
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FeaturesBusan film festival director talks Oscars impact, A-list status and future of Korean cinema
The festival has gained A-list status and will see the winner of its burgeoning Competition strand qualify for the Oscars.