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Won Il appointed creative director for Unesco World Heritage Committee meeting in Busan

Music producer Won Il has been appointed creative director for official events at the 48th Unesco World Heritage Committee session in Korea, the Korea Heritage Service announced on Monday.

2026-04-06

Second time alarm? Hong’s pre-World Cup 'experiments' cast doubt on success in return as manager.

Korea returned battered and broken, its World Cup outlook even darker than before, from the hurricane that was its European trip, as coach Hong Myung-bo’s latest tinkering “experiments” did little to steady the ship.

2026-04-02

Rising indie film director died after assault, says family

Indie film director Kim Chang-min, who was reported to have died after collapsing from a cerebral hemorrhage last October, was belatedly revealed to have actually died from an assault, his bereaved family said Tuesday.

2026-03-31

Jeong Jin-woo, veteran director, producer, dies at 88

Director Jeong Jin-woo, a key figure in Korean cinema's formative years, has died, according to his family. He was 88. Jeong passed away at a hospital in Seoul at around 8 p.m. Sunday.

2026-02-09

Netflix taps Super Bowl, Oscars director for BTS's March 21 Gwanghwamun show and livestream

Hamish Hamilton, the British director known for leading major global broadcasts such as the Super Bowl halftime show, will direct BTS’s upcoming performance at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul on March 21, Netflix announced on Wednesday.

2026-02-04

Kim Chang-min, indie film director, dies aged 40

Indie film director Kim Chang-min died on Friday at the age of 40. His organs were donated to four people, his family said Sunday. Kim died of a cerebral hemorrhage at 1 p.m. on Friday. Born in 1985, he is known for his work on indie movies.

2025-11-09

'No Other Choice' racking up more awards for Park Chan-wook at Sitges

Director Park Chan-wook took home the Best Director award at the 58th Sitges Film Festival for his latest film “No Other Choice,” further solidifying his reputation as one of Korea’s most acclaimed filmmakers.

2025-10-20

Hospital director and surgeon admit to killing fetus during trial hearing

A hospital director and a surgeon accused of killing a near-term fetus after a C-section admitted to all charges during their first trial hearing on Thursday.

2025-09-18

Hong Sang-soo named jury member for 78th Cannes Film Festival

Director Hong Sang-soo will serve as a jury member for the 78th Cannes Film Festival.

2025-04-29

'Squid Game' director Hwang Dong-hyuk to receive honor at Gotham Television Awards

Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, best known for Netflix hit “Squid Game” (2021-), is set to be a recipient at the Gotham Television Awards in the Creator Tribute category on June 2.

2025-04-25