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South Korean Director Hong Sang-soo Takes Home Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize at Berlin International Film Festival

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Berlin, Germany – South Korean director Hong Sang-soo received the prestigious Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival for his latest film, “A Traveler’s Needs.” The ceremony, held at Berlinale Palast, saw the jury announce Hong’s win, which is considered the festival’s second-highest honor after the Golden Bear. This marks Hong’s second Grand Jury Prize, following his victory with “The Novelist’s Film” in 2022. During the award ceremony, Hong expressed his gratitude in English to the jury and humorously questioned what they saw in his film, drawing laughter from the … Read more

Korean Director Hong Sang-soo Takes Home Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize at Berlin International Film Festival

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SEOUL, South Korea – Korean director Hong Sang-soo emerged victorious at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival in Germany, as his latest film “A Traveler’s Needs” was awarded the prestigious Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize. The acclaimed director, known for his prolific filmography, secured the festival’s second highest honor with his 31st feature film, which stars acclaimed French actress Isabelle Huppert as a French language teacher for two Korean women. In his acceptance speech, Hong humorously expressed his gratitude to the jury, saying, “I’d like to thank the jury. I don’t know what you saw … Read more

South Korean Fighter Aircraft Secrets Allegedly Leaked by Indonesian Employees: Calls to Strengthen Military Information Protection Laws

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SEOUL, South Korea – Indonesian employees at Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) are being investigated for their alleged involvement in attempting to leak classified information about South Korean fighter aircraft. The incident has sparked calls for stricter laws regarding the disclosure of confidential military data, currently pending approval at the National Assembly. KAI, the developer behind the KF-21 fighters, identified the employees’ attempt to retrieve removable drives containing sensitive data last month. The Defense Counterintelligence Command, National Intelligence Service, and Defense Acquisition Program Administration are currently conducting a thorough investigation into the suspected theft. Representative Hong … Read more

South Korean Filmmaker Jason Yu Takes Home Top Prize at Gerardmer Festival for ‘Sleep’

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GÉRARDMER, France – South Korean filmmaker Jason Yu was awarded the prestigious Grand Prix at the Gerardmer International Fantastic Film Festival for his debut feature film, “Sleep.” The film, a comedy horror, tells the story of a couple whose lives are disrupted by the husband’s sleepwalking habits that turn into nightmarish experiences for his wife. In addition to Yu’s win, other notable films received recognition at the festival. “Amelia’s Children,” directed by Portuguese filmmaker Gabriel Abrantes, received the Jury Prize. The film follows a man who discovers his true family after believing himself to be … Read more