On June 12, local time, South Korean President Yoon Seok-wook invited Park Chan-wook, who won the best director at Cannes, Song Kang-ho, who won the best actor, as well as filmmakers such as director Lim Kwon-taek, Jung Woo-sung, and Park Hae-il to the Presidential Office Building for dinner.
According to Yonhap News Agency, South Korean President Yin Xiyue promised at a dinner with filmmakers that the government would spare no effort to support Korean films to take off again, and on the spot instructed officials of the culture, sports, tourism and culture and sports departments to actively discuss plans to expand the film development fund.
Yin Xiyue said at the banquet: "Now, Korean films have received excellent evaluations in the international market for their artistic and popular quality. This is our national character and potential for development. The main purpose of our culture and art policy is to provide support, but not Intervention, if you actually need any help, we will listen carefully to the words of those who are busy at the film site, and in order to promote the development of the film industry, as long as everyone needs help, we will try our best to actively help.”
In addition to financial support, Yin Xiyue also mentioned tax incentives, invigorating the financial system and expanding film investment.
It is reported that Kim Dong-ho, chairman of the Gangneung International Film Festival, directors Park Chan-wook, Im Kwon-taek, and actors Song Kang-ho, Jung Woo-sung, and Park Hae-il were invited to attend.
At the end of May, Park Chan-wook won the Best Director Award at the Cannes Film Festival for "Resolve to Break Up", Song Kang-ho won the Best Actor Award at the Cannes Film Festival for "The Broker", and Yin Xiyue sent a congratulatory message to the two.
(produced by Xu Miaoqiao)
Responsible editor: [Luo Pan]