KOFIC Signs Four-Way Partnership to Build AI Talent Pipeline for Film and Media Industry

The Korean Film Council (KOFIC; Chairman Han Sang-jun) signed a memorandum of understanding on March 24 with MBC C&I (President Do In-tae), the Busan Film Commission (BFC; Steering Committee Chairman Kang Sung-gyu), and the Bucheon International Fantastic ...

KOFIC Joins Barrier-Free Cultural Initiative Pilot, Bringing Seniors into Accessible Film Production

The Korean Film Council (KOFIC, Chair Han Sang-jun) participated in the launch ceremony of the "Barrier-Free Cultural Companionship" pilot program on March 16 at the Jinju Pyeonggeo Community Social Welfare Center, reaffirming its commitment to expandi...

"What Are We to Each Other?" : 2026 KAFA Graduation Film Festival Opens March 13

The Korean Academy of Film Arts (KAFA), operating under the Korean Film Council (KOFIC; Chair Han Sang-jun), will hold its 2026 KAFA Graduation Film Festival from Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15 at Megabox Sinchon in Seoul, followed by a screening on...

Independent Cinema Beyond the Theater: Community Screenings and Youth Film Education Open New Pathways

Indieground — established by the Korean Film Council (KOFIC, Chair Han Sang-jun) to improve the distribution and circulation environment for Korean independent and art-house cinema — is expanding its free support programs for community screenings and education...

KOFIC Launches Naming Contest for Its Official Web Magazine

The Korean Film Council (KOFIC, Chair Han Sang-jun) has announced a public naming contest for its official web magazine, currently titled Korean Film, marking the first step in a broader editorial and digital relaunch planned for 2025.Submissions are open from...

Korean Box Office Holds the Line as Domestic Films Struggle and Premium Formats Surge in 2025

South Korea's total box office revenue reached KRW 1.047 trillion in 2025, a 12.4% decline from the previous year, with total admissions of 106.09 million — down 13.8% year-on-year. While the market has now sustained the KRW 1 trillion / 100 million admiss...

KOFIC Unveils 2026 Support Programs: Bigger Budgets, New Frontiers in AI and Co-Production

The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) has announced its major support program guidelines for 2026, rolling out a significantly expanded funding package designed to help the domestic film industry recover from prolonged post-pandemic challenges. The revamped programs...

Cultivating the Future of Independent Cinema Distribution

Indieground, established by the Korean Film Council (KOFIC, Chairman Han Sang-joon) to strengthen the distribution infrastructure for Korea's independent and art-house cinema, is now accepting applications for the 7th cohort of its Distribution Academy fro...

Berlin Selects Korean Cinema, KOFIC Stands Behind It

The Korean Film Council (KOFIC, Chairman Han Sang-joon) has seen its support and education initiatives validated on the international stage. Of the four Korean films invited to the 76th Berlin International Film Festival, opening February 12, three are directl...

KOFIC Unveils Study on North American Market Entry and Co-Production Strategies for Korean Cinema

The Korean Film Council (KOFIC, Chairman Han Sang-joon) has released a comprehensive study outlining strategies to strengthen Korean cinema's presence in the North American market through enhanced co-production frameworks. The research, titled "Strateg...