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NewsHong Kong New Wave icon Ann Hui to receive Busan's Camellia Award
The Camellia Award honours contribution to elevating the status of women in the film industry.
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NewsMichelle Yeoh named Busan’s Asian Filmmaker of the Year
The actress will attend BIFF with ‘It’s My Time’, her first Chinese-language film in almost a decade
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News‘Hope’ takes major hit from ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ at Korea box office
Na Hong-jin’s sci-fi thriller has been dethroned by the Marvel blockbuster.
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NewsBusan’s Asian Project Market reveals 2026 selection including Reza Rahadian, Kangdrun, Mouly Surya films
Renowned producers attached to the selection include Sylvia Chang, Anthony Chen, Patrick Mao Huang and Philippe Bober.
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NewsSouth Korea box office bounces back in H1 2026 led by ‘The King’s Warden’, ‘Project Hail Mary’
Theatrical revenue climbed 41.9% year-on-year, recovering to 94.2% of pre-pandemic levels.
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NewsKorean animation director Hur Bum-wook dies aged 43
The release of ‘Pig That Survived Foot-And-Mouth Disease’ by the rising filmmaker has been postponed.
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NewsNetflix sets theatrical releases for Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’
The film is set to open in South Korea, Australia, the US, Canada, UK-Ireland and Japan.
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NewsKorea to cap actor fees under 10% of budget for state-backed films
The initiative has been met with wariness by some in the industry.
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NewsPrime Video strikes major deal with CJ ENM to bring 100+ Korean titles to India
Titles include ‘The Legend of Kitchen Soldier’, ‘Yumi’s Cells’ and ‘My Bias, My Boss’.
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NewsNa Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ holds South Korea box office lead but down 50% on opening
The action thriller made the top 10 worldwide from its performance in a single territory.
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NewsNa Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ delivers Korea’s biggest box office opening of 2026
The action thriller earned $11.4m from 1.5 million admissions.
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News‘Colony’ director Yeon Sang-ho talks sequel plans through novel, video game
EXCLUSIVE: The film has proved a box office hit in South Korea and is set for a US release on August 28.
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NewsNa Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ opens strongly in South Korea after breaking pre-sale records
The action thriller premiered at Cannes.
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NewsHong Sangsoo’s ‘Nowhere To Lay My Eyes’ scores North America deal ahead of Locarno premiere
The family drama will debut in Locarno’s international competition.
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FeaturesNew York Asian Film Festival turns 25 with bold, “shameless” selection and star power
Key titles include ‘Colony’, ‘Hope’ and ‘Dear You’.
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NewsQueer Australian horror ‘Leviticus’ wins top awards at Bifan 2026
Further winners included Curry Barker’s ‘Obsession’.
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NewsSouth Korea cinema attendance leaps 75% for local films in first half of 2026
The figures were fuelled by strong performers such as ‘The King’s Warden’.
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NewsInteractive animated feature ‘Replica’ showcased at Bifan
Next Interactive Studio founder Ronan Wong is known for his work as an advisor on ‘Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle-‘.
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NewsLotte, Megabox cinema chains merger collapses in South Korea
It follows recent troubles for media giant and Megabox-owner JoongAng Group
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NewsBusan’s Asian Cinema Fund selects 12 projects for 2026
Filmmakers include Payal Sethi, Mehrnoush Alia, Aditya Ahmad and Shin Dongmin.