Korean Film Festival 2022 ends today

Showcasing the brilliance of globally acclaimed Korean films, the three-day Korean Film Festival 2022 was inaugurated at the National Museum Auditorium in the capital’s Shahbagh on Wednesday.

State Minister for Cultural Affairs KM Khalid joined the opening ceremony of the festival organised by the Korean Embassy.

South Korean Ambassador to Bangladesh Lee Jang-Keun and National Museum Director General Md Kamruzzaman also spoke.

“Bangladesh and South Korea have many similarities in history, tradition and culture. Based on our similarities and strong diplomatic ties, cultural exchange between the two nations can be one of the means of strengthening mutual cooperation. And this festival is a testament to that,” Khalid said.

“2023 will mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and South Korea. To celebrate the occasion, cultural exchange between the two countries will be increased through special events.”

Khalid expressed deep grief over Halloween stampede in Seoul, the capital of South Korea on October 29. A one-minute silence was observed at the ceremony.

The embassy has selected these five films for this year’s festival from various genres of Korean films, including comedy, thriller, action and animation, which will reflect and showcase various aspects of Korean history, society and modern culture.

Today on the last day of the festival ‘Underdog’ will be screened at 11am and ‘The Edge of Shadows’ at 3pm.

The festival began with ‘Escape from Mogadishu’ at 6pm after the opening of the festival at the National Museum Auditorium.

Two movies ‘Dude in Me’ and ‘The Battle of Zangsari’ were screened at the festival on Thursday.