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BIFF comes to a close after welcoming more than 200,000 attendees

The Busan International Film Festival closes Thursday after posting its highest visitor numbers since 2015, bolstered by a larger film slate and global stars such as Michelle Yeoh and Maggie Gyllenhaal.

2026.10.15

역사왜곡 논란 휩싸인 영화 '암살자(들)' (서울=연합뉴스) 진연수 기자 = 육영수 여사 피격 사건을 다룬 영화 '암살자(들)'을 둘러싼 논란이 확산하는 가운데 28일 국민의힘 일부 의원들은 '표현의 자유로 정당화될 수 없는 역사 왜곡'이라며 가세했다. 국민의힘 장동혁 대표는 이날 페이스북에 '노무현 대통령을 건드리면 줄줄이 고소·고발 당한다. 박정희 대통령 모욕은 '표현의 자유'다'라며 비판했다. 사진은 이날 서울의 한 영화관에 걸린 '암살자(들)' 홍보물. 2026.9.28 jin90@yna.co.kr/2026-09-28 15:03:44/

Film industry says audiences, not politicians, should judge artistic works amid row over 'The Assassin(s)'

Korean directors and film industry officials attending BIFF urged politicians to let audiences make up their own minds about the controversial historical movie, as Singapore’s film festival reaffirmed plans to screen it.

2026.10.8

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Global stars light up Busan red carpet for 31st BIFF — in pictures

Hyun Bin, Fan Bingbing and other international stars walked the red carpet as the 31st Busan International Film Festival began Tuesday.

2026.10.6

Kim Min-ha holds a microphone before a Busan International Film Festival backdrop.

With BIFF opener ‘The Table: Day and Night,’ small moments stir big thoughts on life

Director Kim Jong-kwan’s latest film examines how seemingly insignificant moments make us human.

2026.10.6

Officials representing the Busan International Film Festival participate in a ceremony in Busan on Oct. 5.

Busan film fest kicks off with 'A-list' status for 1st time

BIFF begins its 10-day run with 247 films, major international guests and its first recognition among the world's top film festivals.

2026.10.6

Actors from ‘The Assassin(s)’ to skip BIFF events as controversy swirls around film

Accusations of historical distortions continue to roil with the film’s producer opting out of the festival over safety concerns.

2026.10.2

Alfonso Cuarón to make first Korea visit at Busan International Film Festival this October

The Oscar-winning Mexican director will present “Gravity,” lead a master class and join a star-packed festival lineup.

2026.9.18

BIFF names Chinese auteur Zhang Yimou as Competition jury chief

The acclaimed Chinese director will head the seven-member jury at Asia’s largest film festival in Busan next month.

2026.9.17

Yim Si-wan selected as host for BIFF's closing ceremony

The actor-singer will emcee the Busan International Film Festival's closing ceremony on Oct. 15, while Kim Min-ha will host the opening on Oct. 6.

2026.9.4

Busan International Film Festival to open with biggest lineup since 2019

Some 240 films from 59 countries will screen during the event’s 10-day run, which kicks off on Oct. 6.

2026.9.1

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BIFF

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BIFF comes to a close after welcoming more than 200,000 attendees

Film industry says audiences, not politicians, should judge artistic works amid row over 'The Assassin(s)'

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Global stars light up Busan red carpet for 31st BIFF — in pictures

With BIFF opener ‘The Table: Day and Night,’ small moments stir big thoughts on life

Busan film fest kicks off with 'A-list' status for 1st time

Actors from ‘The Assassin(s)’ to skip BIFF events as controversy swirls around film

Alfonso Cuarón to make first Korea visit at Busan International Film Festival this October

BIFF names Chinese auteur Zhang Yimou as Competition jury chief

Yim Si-wan selected as host for BIFF's closing ceremony

Busan International Film Festival to open with biggest lineup since 2019