Korea is aging rapidly, with those aged 65 and older making up 19.2% of the population, marking the country’s entry into a super-aged society. Senior citizens, elderly people, or simply grannies and grandpas—they...

Korean indie films have a rich and illustrious history. Emerging in the 1980s, they have flourished across various formats and genres, ranging from politically charged documentaries to thrillers and horror....

This year’s Busan International Film Festival faced criticism for choosing Uprising as its opening title, amplifying concerns that Netflix—its financier and distributor—exerts excessive influence over...

BIFF – the Busan International Film Festival – has long been a flagship event synonymous with the rise of Korean cinema. However, in recent years, the festival has been plagued by scandals and disputes....