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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

Korean Filmmaker Takes Home Top Prize at International Fantastic Film Festival

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GERARDMER, France – Korean filmmaker Jason Yu has been awarded the prestigious Gerardmer International Fantastic Film Festival Grand Prix for his debut feature film, “Sleep.” This comedy horror film explores the disruption caused in a young couple’s lives after the husband’s nightmarish sleepwalking habits terrorize his wife. The annual Gerardmer festival, held in northeastern France, specializes in films from the fantasy, science fiction, and horror genres. The Grand Prix win for “Sleep” signifies Yu’s remarkable achievement in this field. The festival’s judging panel recognized the film’s unique blend of comedy and horror, as well as … Read more

South Korean Securities Firms’ Domestic Brokerage of US-Listed Bitcoin ETFs May Violate Regulatory Acts

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Seoul, South Korea’s financial regulator has raised concerns about domestic brokerage of a U.S.-listed bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) by Korean securities firms. The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) stated that such activity may potentially conflict with the country’s Virtual Asset User Protection Act and the Capital Markets Act. However, the FSS did not provide further details on these potential conflicts. In South Korea, recent discussions around cryptocurrency regulations have been taking place. Authorities have revealed plans to create regulations that would require public disclosure of officials’ cryptocurrency holdings. This move aims to promote transparency and … Read more