Korea Joongang Daily
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[NEWS IN FOCUS] ‘Dumb phones’ and wired headsets are back in style in Korea

Feature phones and wired headsets are making a comeback in Korea, with actress Han So-hee's endorsement fueling their popularity. Sales of these retro devices have surged, with prices increasing due to high demand from young buyers.

2023-12-19

Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' coming to Korea August 15

Director Christopher Nolan’s new feature film “Oppenheimer” will open in Korean theaters on August 15, distributor Universal Pictures announced Tuesday. Written and directed by Nolan, who directed the massive hit films...

2023-05-09

Park Chan-wook's 'Decision to Leave' leaves without an Oscars nomination

Korean director Park Chan-wook’s “Decision to Leave” failed to make the final list of nominations for the Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards in the announcement Tuesday evening, though critics say the exclusion from the Oscars...

2023-01-25

Instagram's NFT posts to be expanded to Korea

Instagram announced Monday that it will allow users to post non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in more than 100 countries around the world, including Korea.

2022-08-08

Filmmaker Hong Sang-soo wins Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize at Berlin International Film Festival

Filmmaker Hong Sang-soo won the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize at the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival for his 27th feature film “The Novelist’s Film” on Wednesday. "I really didn't expect this big prize. I'm very surprised. Thank you all the...

2022-02-17

'Street of Movies' to hit local theaters in September

Film “Street of Movies”(translated), starring actors Han Sun-hwa and Lee Wan, will hit local theaters in September. The movie, directed by Kim Min-keun, follows a film location manager and a director who used to be lovers. The pair meet again in...

2021-08-05

'The Man Standing Next' to compete at 93rd Academy Awards

The film noir “The Man Standing Next” has been selected to compete for the Best International Feature Film for the 93rd Academy Awards, its film distributor Showbox said on Thursday. Thirteen films were in the running for the competition category...

2020-10-22

Lee Choong-hyun's thriller set to premiere worldwide on Netflix on Nov. 27

Director Lee Choong-hyun's mystery thriller starring actors Park Shin-hye and Jeon Jong-seo titled “The Call” is set to premiere worldwide on Netflix on Nov. 27, the over-the-top giant confirmed Tuesday. “The Call” is about two women in different...

2020-10-20

Yoon Dan-bi’s 'Moving On' wins award at Nyaff

Director Yoon Dan-bi’s “Moving On” won the Uncaged Award for Best Feature Film in the 19th New York Asian Film Festival (Nyaff), the Onu Film reported Sunday. The Uncaged Award goes to rookie directors for their debut or second feature film.

2020-09-13