From meditation on grief to immigrant narratives The 26th Jeonju International Film Festival South Korea's premier showcase for independent and art-house cinema bringing 224 films from 57 countries to the cozy North Jeolla Province city through May 9 This year's lineup features 80 world premieres amid a spectrum of narrative innovations and cultural perspectives For those making the pilgrimage to Jeonju — the historic city known as much for its culinary heritage as its cultural significance — here are three standout films that exemplify the ethos of thoughtful Tickets can be purchased through Jeonju IFF's official website (English interface available) especially during the festival's opening days the unflinching chronicler of British working-class life returns with a work of remarkable emotional precision In what may be her finest performance since her Oscar-nominated turn in Leigh's "Secrets & Lies" (1996) a woman whose corrosive rage has calcified around unprocessed grief The film opens with Pansy jolting awake with a gasp — a fitting introduction to a character perpetually at war with the world Her husband Curtley (David Webber) and adult son Moses (Tuwaine Barrett) move through their immaculately kept home like hesitant guests while her more ebullient sister Chantelle (Michele Austin) attempts to penetrate Pansy's formidable defenses observational style allows spaces for revelation without forcing epiphanies The restrained visual composition — Pansy's immaculate living spaces contrasted with Chantelle's warmly cluttered home — speaks volumes about emotional states without overstatement What might have been merely an unpleasant character study in lesser hands becomes a profound meditation on the nature of suffering through Leigh's unfailing empathy and Jean-Baptiste's tour-de-force performance "Hard Truths" screens at Megabox Jeonju Gaeksa on May 2 at 10 a.m. In Japanese-French filmmaker Koya Kamura's feature debut a seaside Korean border town in winter becomes both setting and metaphor for a story of cultural dislocation and unfulfilled yearning Adapted from Elisa Shua Dusapin's award-winning novel the film follows Soo-Ha (Bella Kim in her screen debut) a young woman of mixed Korean-French heritage who works at a guesthouse in off-season Sokcho When enigmatic French artist Yan Kerrand (Roschdy Zem) arrives seeking inspiration their tentative interactions disturb Soo-Ha's carefully maintained composure Kamura constructs a delicate visual framework where landscapes mirror inner isolation situated within viewing distance of North Korea creates a liminal space where identities become as porous as borders whose father disappeared before she was born Kerrand's arrival prompts an uncomfortable reckoning with her fragmented sense of self almost to a fault — the relationship between these two figures unfolds less through dramatic confrontations than through silences glances and the physical spaces surrounding them it sidesteps the predictable conventions of cross-cultural romance offering instead a layered examination of alienation creativity and the fundamental human longing to be truly seen by another "Winter in Sokcho" plays at CGV Jeonjugosa on May 2 at 9:30 p.m. Korean-Canadian filmmaker Jerome Yoo's dreamlike feature debut presents an immigrant family's displacement as both geographical and subliminal reality Set in rural British Columbia during the 1990s the film follows widowed father Sonny Lee (Kim Jae-Hyun) who relocates with his teenage son Hajoon (Nam Da-Nu) and young daughter Hana (Jin Sein) after being recruited to cull feral dogs that threaten local livestock Yoo structures the narrative in three distinct chapters each focusing on a different family member's experience of grief and dislocation This fragmented approach mirrors the disorientation of the immigrant experience itself — the characters process death and uprooting differently creating psychological fissures even as they share the same house Yoo's visual sensibility proves remarkably assured for a debut feature The film's surrealist approach reveals itself through stark imagery where boundaries between humans and animals merge with recurring canine figures that function both as ominous portents and as metaphors for displaced identity particularly Kim's portrayal of a father whose stoic focus on survival masks his inability to process loss anchor the film's more expressionistic elements "Mongrels" screens at CGV Jeonjugosa on May 2 at 5:30 p.m. Films worth catching at this year's Jeonju film fest Korean cinema's dust-covered dystopias Discover Seoul's hidden spots and the stories they hold Korea.net hosts networking event for Honorary Reporters Accord with Japan to protect both nations' people abroad A bilateral agreement with Japan will bolster cooperation in protecting the nationals of both nations abroad Click here to read more about the latest summit between leaders of both countries Talks with NZ seek to upgrade ties to 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together to promote French films and TV programmes among foreign audiences An ambulance at a hospital in Daejeon on April 17 [JOONGANG ILBO] All Headlines North Korea Sports Top News Most Viewed Korean Newspaper Headlines Today in Korean History Yonhap News Summary Editorials from Korean Dailies May 4 (Yonhap) -- Two workers died and three others were hospitalized after inhaling toxic gas at a paper mill in the southwestern city of Jeonju Authorities said they received a call at 9:44 a.m that a worker fell into a manhole at the factory and lost consciousness from gas exposure Two workers were found collapsed near the manhole and were transported to a hospital in cardiac arrest but died Another man in his 40s who was inside the manhole was rescued and taken to a hospital Two others who were on a nearby ladder complained of dizziness and were also hospitalized Authorities believe the accident occurred when one of the workers entered the 3-meter-deep manhole filled with paper sludge prompting his colleagues to follow in an attempt to rescue him All five workers were South Korean nationals shows a manhole at a paper mill in the southwestern city of Jeonju where two workers died from exposure to toxic gas All News National Economy/Finance Biz Culture/K-pop Images Videos Korean Newspaper Headlines Korea in Brief Useful Links Weather Advertise with Yonhap News Agency is so famed for its food that it’s designated a UNESCO City of Gastronomy serving subtle twists on classic dishes from bibimbap to rice wine This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK).If you were to get directions to Hyundai-ok Head down the central alley of Nambu Market wicker baskets and Tupperware; turn right at the cafe advertising both hot and cold coffee; then go left at the junction where two ladies chop onions sitting right outside a restaurant serving blood sausage Or you could just follow the sound of hammering two cooks stand at a metal counter enthusiastically pounding mounds of garlic with meat tenderisers adding the pulp along with sliced leeks and chilli to steaming pans behind them It’s barely 9am but already the main service is over — there are just a few customers inside as I take my place at the counter alongside guide Dan Grey “That’s the only choice here.” Opting for ‘no squid’ I’m swiftly presented with a small metal pot containing a lightly steamed egg; a platter of kimchi seaweed and pickled turnip; and a large black ceramic bowl of broth with beansprouts and rice bobbing beneath the surface (Related: 6 Surprising Things You Didn't Know About North Korea) Taking my cue from the two women happily slurping at a nearby table, I tuck in, first pouring the egg into the broth. It’s so rich in flavour it borders on meaty, and spicy enough that my nose starts to run after a few spoonfuls. “You can see why we call it haejang-guk — hangover soup,” says Dan. “The heat takes away the headache and the steam is like a sauna for the face.” Open between 6am and 2am in Jeonju’s main market, Hyundai-ok has been reviving the locals with beansprout soup since 1979. It’s a formula that needs no tweaking, as the queues that form at 7am every weekend attest. The stalls in, and spilling out of, the market also show a solid commitment to tradition: there are ones devoted to pak choi, pig’s head soup and steamed snails, and workshops producing great slabs of pressed tofu and vats of sesame oil. Opened in 1979 by chef Kim Nyun-im, Gajok Hoegwan is now run by her daughter Kim Yang-mi, a cheerful woman in jeans and Crocs who comes over to chat as I eat. The intricacy of the dish is explained when she tells me her mother was inspired by the unique place her city holds in the country’s history books. Jeonju was the hometown of the royal Joseon dynasty, who ruled the wider region between 1392 and 1910. Kim Nyun-im took that culinary heritage and added her own stamp to the recipe, perfecting it over many years. “Bibimbap is a traditional food in this area, but this is Joseon style,” Kim Yang-mi explains, gesturing at the side dishes and brass bowls. “My mother wanted to reintroduce the culture into the cuisine — serve the right food in the right location.” It could be a philosophy for Jeonju itself — and with a line-up of chefs ever ready to build on the tradition, no visitor is likely to leave feeling neglected. Stockfood","dsc":"Akara originally came from the Yoruba people who lived in Nigeria and Benin; but can now be found in regions such as the Caribbean and South America.","rchDsc":{"markup":"Akara originally came from the Yoruba people who lived in Nigeria but visitors shouldn’t overlook its street kitchens serving everything from local seafood to sweet the Philadelphia cheesesteak dates back to 1930.","ttl":"Philadelphia cheesesteak cooking","rchDsc":{"markup":"A basic concoction of meat the Philadelphia cheesesteak dates back to 1930 a global real estate investment firm managing NPS's entrusted assets is opening a liaison office in Jeonju and commencing operations This marks the second time an international real estate asset management firm has established an office in Jeonju.  attended the opening ceremony of Tishman Speyer's Jeonju liaison office on the afternoon of the 24th of March in Manseong-dong The event was also attended by Tishman Speyer's CEO Co-Head of Global Equity Capital Markets; Graham Mackie Head of Asia ex-China and India; and Alex Koh The establishment of a Jeonju liaison office underscores Tishman Speyer's commitment to strengthening its long-term partnership with NPS as well as its capabilities in South Korea and the Asia-Pacific region.  Through this office Tishman Speyer will provide strategic support to NPS including identifying global real estate investment opportunities across diverse sectors and offering in-depth capital market analysis and advisory services "Our partnership with the National Pension Service has been driven by our shared commitment to innovation and diversification," said Tishman Speyer CEO "Establishing Tishman Speyer's first Jeonju office is the natural next step in our long-standing relationship with NPS." we now have a stronger foundation for close collaboration with Tishman Speyer we look forward to Tishman Speyer working more closely with the pension fund and contributing to the development of the local community." With roots in a family business dating back over a century operator and investment manager of top-tier real estate in 37 key markets across 11 countries with over 1,200 professionals managing a total of approximately $65 billion in assets The company has been entrusted with managing NPS's real estate investment assets since 2011 Tishman Speyer today announced that the firm has refinanced The Spiral Tishman Speyer today announced it has successfully refinanced its iconic Rockefeller Center campus via a $3.5 billion CMBS loan Banking & Financial Services Real Estate Corporate Expansion Do not sell or share my personal information: ShareSaveCommentLifestyleTravelExploring South Korea: A Journey Through Seoul, Jeonju And BusanByJudy Koutsky Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights 09:29am EDTShareSaveComment@font-face{font-family: "Schnyder"; src: url("https://i.forbesimg.com/assets/fonts/schnyders/schnyders-bold-webfont.woff2") format("woff2") 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From the vibrant streets of Seoul to the historical charm of Jeonju and the coastal beauty of Busan each corner of South Korea offers something different Whether you’re looking for cultural immersion is a form of popular music originating in South Korea “K-pop & K-drama are always a big drive and with recent social media trends, people are asking for more ‘trendy’ excursions,” says Rebecca Barry, Senior South Korea Product Executive, InsideAsia Tours An example of this would be the Color Analysis excursion where travelers are matched to colors that would complement their skin tone and then informs their makeup and fashion choices Korea in general is always changing and Seoul changes the fastest “There’s always a new trend—Salt Bread seems to be having a moment right now—or new popular area to explore,” says Barry is a city where skyscrapers coexist with ancient palaces where the latest trends emerge while centuries-old traditions persist Seoul is the perfect gateway for exploring the best of Korea it’s a mix of history and culture with ultra-modern A unique way to explore this city is with an e-bike tour A popular route takes you to Gwanghwamun square These are some of the city's most iconic landmarks and you’ll also ride past bustling markets and local parks Kimchi cooking classes are popular in Korea No visit to Seoul is complete without diving into its culinary culture and nothing embodies Korean cuisine more than kimchi Taking a kimchi-making class is an engaging way to connect with Korean traditions This hands-on workshop introduces you to the history and cultural significance of kimchi you’ll learn how to prepare this famous fermented dish using authentic ingredients and techniques The class also delves into the different varieties of kimchi and their regional variations It’s a fun and educational experience that leaves you with a new appreciation for Korean food culture After a day of exploring, a good overnight accommodation is G3 Hotel G3 Hotel has contemporary amenities with easy access to shopping districts The hotel’s rooftop garden is a good spot to relax with a drink while taking in panoramic views of the city G3 Hotel’s proximity to public transportation makes it convenient for exploring Seoul’s vibrant neighborhoods and cultural sites Jeonju is the cultural capital of South Korea and is famous for its well-preserved Hanok Village built in the hanok style with curved roofs and wooden architecture offers a glimpse into Korea’s rich cultural past Staying here allows you to experience the ambiance of a traditional Korean home complete with futon beds and wooden sliding doors The guesthouse’s central location in the Hanok Village means you are surrounded by historical sites Donning a hanbok (traditional Korean attire) and strolling through the village’s narrow lanes is a popular activity for travelers The guesthouse also provides cultural programs such as tea ceremonies and calligraphy classes This dynamic port city offers a perfect blend of urban excitement and natural beauty delve deeper into Korean cuisine by joining a cooking class This interactive three-hour session provides an excellent introduction to the city’s flavors you’ll learn to prepare some of Korea’s most iconic dishes The highlight of the experience is the market visit you’ll be guided step-by-step through the preparation and cooking process ending with a group meal where you can savor the dishes you’ve created It’s a good way to connect with local culture while expanding your culinary skills Another good way to explore Busan is with a full-day guided tour that takes you to the city’s top attractions The tour covers an array of diverse sights from the bustling Jagalchi Fish Market to the tranquil Haedong Yonggungsa Temple You’ll also visit the Gamcheon Culture Village famous for its colorful murals and maze-like alleyways that overlook the sea where you can soak up the sun or take a leisurely walk along the shore Situated near Haeundae Beach, the L7 Haeundae Hotel is a good overnight accommodation and a popular spot for both leisure and business travelers It has great views of the coastline and modern amenities The hotel features an outdoor pool overlooking the beach Planning a trip to South Korea can be overwhelming. InsideAsia is a specialist travel company that creates tailored journeys across Asia Whether you’re cycling through Seoul’s historic neighborhoods each moment is an opportunity to discover something new and different Life&Culture Jeonju film fest opens 26th edition 10-day cinema showcase in Jeonju features 80 world premieres North Jeolla Province — The Jeonju International Film Festival kicked off its 26th edition Wednesday with 224 films from 57 countries scheduled to screen across multiple venues in Jeonju The festival's opening ceremony at the Sori Arts Center drew film enthusiasts who filled the venue hours before the event The red carpet welcomed an array of film professionals who is the festival's "programmer of the year," former Wonder Girls member-turned-actor Ahn So-hee and director Bae Chang-ho known for his 1987 hit romance "Our Joyful Young Days." who have both previously appeared in films screened at the festival executive committee co-directors Min Sung-wook and Jung Jun-ho spoke about the festival's focus on independent cinema and experimental approaches The festival presented a posthumous special achievement award to screenwriter Song Gil-han accepted the award and became visibly emotional as he shared memories of his late father "When my father was on his deathbed with occasional bouts of delirium he often thought of the hospital room as Jeonju and everything he said was related to film," the Song said he'd tell everyone to keep their heads up and press on." Following organizing committee chair and Jeonju Mayor Woo Beom-ki's official declaration opening the festival who stars in two films screening at the festival — "Save" and "Clear"— delivered the opening performance festival organizers held a special press screening of the opening film Romanian director Radu Jude's "Kontinental '25," followed by a press conference with the film's lead actors the smartphone-shot drama follows a bailiff experiencing a moral crisis in the aftermath of a homeless man's death upon being forced out of a shelter The film won the Silver Bear for best screenplay at February's Berlin International Film Festival "'Kontinental '25' is a bold film shot on smartphone that reflects what kinds of images suit our era," co-director Min Sung-wook said during the postscreening press conference "We're pleased to introduce it as an alternative film freed from constraints typically imposed on large-scale productions which aligns with Jeonju IFF's identity of seeking alternatives since its inception." who plays an ethnic Hungarian bailiff in Romania described working with Jude as "a wonderful experience." "We had a long preparation meeting online since we live in different cities," Tompa said during the press conference the shooting was very short — about 12 days The press conference touched on the ethnic tensions that form a key theme in the film with a Hungarian journalist asking about Romanian-Hungarian relations who is Hungarian and divides her time between Berlin and Cluj responded by noting recent political developments there have been elections and the extreme right is rising in Romania now," she said The far right is rising in the whole of Europe." Eighty films will make their world premieres at Jeonju Towards Democracy" will present six documentaries examining the erosion of democratic institutions and governance worldwide offering reflections on contemporary political challenges The festival concludes May 9 with the documentary "In the Land of Machines," from director Kim Ok-young which follows three Nepali migrant workers in South Korea The plan to unify the candidacies of conservative People Power Party presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo and former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo faces a rocky road From booking beds to building AI: Yanolja Cloud CEO reimagines travel Amazon Prime sign deal to increase K-content access Korea mark 60 years of ties with sculpture Netflix's 'The Devil’s Plan' returns with star-packed season 2 Seoul to host inaugural 'MyK Festa' in June 'Smile at me': Cancer-fighting senior influencer inspires with strength Yoo Seung-ho returns to stage as Brutus in reimagining of 'Julius Caesar' [Photo News] Korea gears up to celebrate Buddha's birthday Respect wanes: Teaching no longer highly coveted job in S Lee Jae-myung leads in hypothetical three-way race with Han Duck-soo Costco’s steep membership hike tests loyalty of Korean shoppers South Koreans get creative with Parents’ Day gifts # Park lost his sunglasses he was wearing during a trip to Jeonju Hanok Village and claimed insurance money from the insurance company under a "special contract for damage to carry-on items" when his camera was damaged even if insurance companies subscribe to related special agreements lost sunglasses are not subject to compensation he informed that it is possible to pay repair costs (excluding self-payment) for damaged cameras # After canceling the schedule after suffering a toe fracture during a family trip to Vietnam Song hurriedly returned home and underwent surgery at a domestic hospital Since I had signed up for traveler's insurance I expected to receive the full cost of treatment the insurance company notified that "there is an indemnity medical insurance that has been previously subscribed," and that travel insurance can only pay some medical expenses by applying the principle of proportional compensation # Kim canceled the hotel he had booked due to a delay in his flight from Hong Kong to London he claimed insurance money under the insurance company's "Special Agreement on Flight Delayed Cost." However the insurance company refused to pay the insurance money because it was not an accommodation fee incurred while waiting for an alternative flight Special attention is needed as the need to subscribe to traveler's insurance is increasing and related complaints are also increasing the supervisory authority guided the precautions related to traveler's insurance According to the Financial Supervisory Service on the 3rd if consumers are subscribed to other real-life medical insurance they cannot be compensated for even if they subscribe to additional domestic medical expenses guaranteed by traveler's insurance it is necessary to check whether or not you are subscribed to indemnity medical insurance before subscribing to insurance the Traveler Insurance's 'Special Agreement for Loss Medical Expenses' compensates for cases of receiving treatment or prescribing medicine from (overseas) medical institutions due to injuries or diseases while traveling it should also be noted that service costs such as emergency service fees that do not belong to medical institutions are not subject to compensation The "Special Agreement on Flight Delay Costs" also compensates only the actual amount of damage to the extent that it is directly necessary while waiting for delays and alternative flights during travel inevitable expenses such as food and beverage expenses but expenses for purchasing daily necessities that are not related to travel are not subject to insurance payments "Indirect damage" such as fees incurred by changing or canceling the reserved travel schedule is also not subject to compensation traveler's insurance's 'special agreement for damage to portable items' compensates for damage compensation that must objectively prove the theft is possible You must report it to the police station and obtain documents to prove the theft." The "Special Agreement on Additional Costs for Interrupted Accidents During Overseas Travel" compensates for additional costs incurred when returning home after suspending the scheduled travel schedule due to natural disasters or wars while traveling abroad You will not be eligible for compensation if you have performed an alternative schedule locally without a travel interruption or if there is no additional cost incurred by the travel interruption ※ This service is provided by machine translation tool Two workers who were working in a paper factory manhole in Jeonju five workers who were working at a paper factory manhole in Palbok-dong were taken to the hospital in cardiac arrest The other three workers are being treated at the hospital They were all known to have come to work for machine maintenance and cleaning Police are trying to figure out the exact circumstances of the accident believing that colleagues who found A when he went into a 3-meter-deep manhole and collapsed had an accident during the rescue operation By 2025-04-02T08:47:00+01:00 South Korea’s Jeonju International Film Festival (April 30-May 9) has unveiled the international competition titles for its 26th edition which will open with Radu Jude’s Berlinale award-winner Kontinental ’25 and close with local documentary In The Land Of Machines The festival will feature a total of 224 films from 57 countries and host 80 world premieres After winning a Silver Bear for best screenplay at the Berlinale Romanian dark comedy Kontinental ’25 has been set as the opening film JIFF programmer Moon Sun-kyung said the use of iPhone cinematography in Jude’s film “aligns with our festival’s spirit of alternatives and independence” Closing film In The Land Of Machines is a documentary about three Nepali migrant workers living in South Korea it is set to receive its world premiere at JIFF Revealing its selection of 10 international competition titles the festival said it had received 662 films from 86 countries More than 200 were documentaries – a figure the festival said reflected a tough production climate for filmmakers in the wake of the pandemic The competition lineup includes Deming Chen’s documentary Always, fresh from winning the top DOX:Award prize at CPH:DOX The US-France-China co-production follows a young boy from a poor family in China’s Hunan province who discovers poetry Suhel Banerjee’s CycleMahesh recounts the journey of a young man who travels 2,000km home on his bicycle during the pandemic The film won best first feature at IDFA in October Dile Que No Soy Malo) from US filmmaker Joel Alfonso Vargas is a coming-of-age story that heads to Jeonju after premiering at Sundance and screening in Berlin Also from Berlin is Yuri Semashko’s The Swan Song Of Fedor Ozerov the story of a young musician obsessed with finding a sweater he believes grants magical songwriting powers which won a jury award when it played in Forum at the Berlinale in February Ulysses by Japan’s Hikaru Uwagawa is a three-part film that tells stories of daily life in Madrid San Sebastian and Obon while Cherub by Canada’s Devin Shears is about an overweight straight man who submits a photo of himself to a gay magazine for ‘big men and their admirers’ Further titles include French feature Ollie by Antoine Besse; documentary Resistance Reels by Alejandro Alvarado Jodar and Concha Barquero Artes; Sugarland by Austria’s Isbella Brunacker; and Then All are Asian premieres except Resistance Reels and Sugarland the Korean competition section will also comprise 10 titles and festival organisers said there had been an increased number of LGBTQ+ films both submitted and selected about a North Korean defector who can finally reveal his gay identity about a high school student who develops a crush on her classmate There are also stories that centre on “found family” dramas such as Bang Miri’s Save and Yum Sim-kyoung’s Sua’s Home Singer and actor Lee Jung-hyun of Decision To Leave and Peninsula has been selected as JIFF’s programmer of the year who also debuts as a filmmaker at this year’s Jeonju with short Going Flower Viewing The Swan Song Of Fedor Ozerov (Lith-Ger)Dir Bookmark this page to keep track of all the latest festival dates Company’s latest foray into genre will open theatrically on October 10 CAD $90,000 in cash and prizes presented at Friday’s ceremony in Toronto Bookmark this page and keep track of the latest film release dates in the UK & Ireland EXCLUSIVE: Film shoots in Dublin and Dundalk this summer Oscar winner proposing federal tax incentives Screen International is the essential resource for the international film industry access to the Screen International archive and supplements including Stars of Tomorrow and World of Locations Site powered by Webvision Cloud Life&Culture Jeonju film fest unveils Masters section lineup From Mike Leigh’s latest to Quay Brothers’ long-awaited return lineup showcases legacy alongside bold experimentations The 26th Jeonju International Film Festival has unveiled its Masters section lineup featuring 15 films from acclaimed auteurs and emerging talents for the April 30 to May 9 run Headlining the selection is Mike Leigh's character study "Hard Truths," starring Marianne Jean-Baptiste as a caustic London housewife harboring deep emotional wounds The film marks Jean-Baptiste's reunion with Leigh after her Oscar-nominated role in the 1996 film "Secrets & Lies." Identical twin animators the Brothers Quay end a 20-year feature hiatus with stop-motion fever dream "Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass," while Japanese New Wave holdout Adachi Masao delivers "Escape," a nuanced character portrait chronicling a militant's five decades of life on the run Canadian experimentalist Guy Maddin teams with collaborators Evan and Galen Johnson for political satire "Rumours," featuring Cate Blanchett and Charles Dance as leaders facing an impending apocalypse at a G7 summit Francois Ozon brings the psychological thriller "When Fall Is Coming," while Christopher Petit and Emma Matthews present the documentary "D is for Distance," a deeply personal chronicle of their son's battle with epilepsy through intimate footage and third-person narration The lineup includes festival circuit veterans like experimental filmmaker James Benning with "Little Boy," and Romanian director Andrei Ujica whose "TWST - Things We Said Today" offers an unconventional approach to documenting the Beatles' 1965 Shea Stadium appearance without showing the actual performance British avant-garde filmmaker John Smith turns the camera on himself in "Being John Smith," using his common name to explore identity and anonymity "The Girl Chewing Gum" and "The Black Tower," will also be screened Canadian director Denis Cote returns to documentary with "Paul," which follows a depressed man who finds purpose performing housework for dominant women His experimental short "Days Before the Death of Nicky" will also be shown Two posthumous documentaries from French New Wave pioneer Jean-Luc Godard—"Scenarios" and "Expose du film annonce du film 'Scenario'" — round out the program These works offer rare glimpses into the auteur's filmmaking techniques and creative process "We've approached this lineup like diamond miners searching for overlooked talents," programmer Moon Sung-kyung said "It is Jeonju's answer to the question of a film festival's role in our times while also pointing toward where film festivals should head." The 26th Jeonju International Film Festival will take place from April 30 to May 9 across multiple venues in Jeonju's cinema district Your Ads Privacy ChoicesIMDb Rooftop lounge at Shilla Stay Jeonju in Jeonju Dishes served at Shilla Stay Jeonju's rooftop lounge [SHILLA STAY] Exterior of Shilla Stay Jeonju [SHILLA STAY] Life&Culture Asian submissions surge for Jeonju International Film Festival Chinese entries lead with 91 films among 328 Asian submissions Jeonju International Film Festival has received 662 submissions from 86 countries for its upcoming International Competition Asian films dominated the entries with 328 submissions followed by Europe (269) and North America (110) China led individual countries with 91 entries while India and Iran submitted 65 and 48 films Narrative films made up the majority with 380 entries The festival also received 50 experimental films five animated features and 15 entries in other categories the number of films qualifying for preliminary judging has increased this year," said Jun Jin-soo "The surge in Asian submissions is worth noting We aim to showcase ambitious works from emerging directors worldwide despite challenges the industry faces." Jeonju International Film Festival stands as one of South Korea's leading film festivals championing independent and experimental cinema as a key platform for emerging global talents The International Competition section focuses on first and second-time directors presenting Asian premieres Ten finalists will compete at the festival which is set to run from April 30 to May 9 Last year's Grand Prize went to Pokropek's "The Major Tones," a Spanish-language fantasy that follows a 14-year-old girl who discovers that a metal plate in her prosthetic arm is receiving messages in Morse code The festival continues to accept submissions for its Korean Competition and Short Film sections until Jan Issues with signing in? Click here Need help signing in? 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Click here to register Please check your spam or junk folder just in case To read this full article you need to be subscribed to Newsline a global real estate investment firm managing the National Pension Service (NPS)'s entrusted assets This marks the second time an international real estate asset management firm has established an office in Jeonju “Our partnership with the National Pension Service has been driven by our shared commitment to innovation and diversification,” said Rob Speyer “Establishing Tishman Speyer's first Jeonju office is the natural next step in our long-standing relationship with NPS.” we look forward to Tishman Speyer working more closely with the pension fund and contributing to the development of the local community.” Glossary, videos, podcasts, research in the Resource Center Upload your latest press release or suggest a story idea to our editorial team We use cookies and other tracking technologies to personalize your user experience on our site and perform site analytics. By clicking on “I accept”, you consent to our Privacy Policy A still from "Kontinental ’25," the opening film for the 26th edition of the Jeonju International Film Festival [JIFF] Posters for the 26th edition of the Jeonju International Film Festival [JIFF] Jeonju Mayor Woo Beom-ki holds a drone soccer ball during an interview with the JoongAng Sunday at his office in Wansan District will officially sponsor the Jeonju International Film Festival for four consecutive years a special production of "Song Gil-han's Special Edition Note" will be presented during the festival featuring tributes to the late writer Song Gil-han who left a mark on the Korean film industry Moleskin announced that it will participate as an official sponsor in the 26th Jeonju International Film Festival which will be held from the 30th to the 9th of next month which marks its 26th anniversary this year introduces the charm of experimental films through 224 works and programs from 57 countries under the slogan "We Always Cross the Line." Song Gil-han's memorial screening will provide a place to honor his cinematic legacy through his unpublished work "Bhikkuni." Song Gil-han is considered to have opened a new horizon in Korean film by capturing the spirit of the times in movies amid severe censorship including director Lim Kwon-taek's "Jjakko" (1980) Moleskin specially produced "Songgil Writer's Special Edition Note," which sheds light on his artistic vision and philosophy The cover of the note was engraved with a projector-motif logo to express the continuity of the film festival and included symbolic colored circular graphics a bandage printed with photographs of Song Gil-han The Moleskin Song Gil-han Writer's Special Edition Note will be provided to audiences and guests who visited the memorial screening site for Song Gil-han on May 3 and will also be limited to some buyers on the Moleskin official online store during the festival Words & photographs Mark Parren Taylor She turned to me with a sigh and indicated the splendid spectacle The kind of light that the peninsula enjoys from the hustle of capital Seoul in the north all the way down (nearly 500km) to the volcanic beaches on subtropical Jeju Island off the south-west coast gazing at a neighbourhood of traditional hanok dwellings that was spread around us The light spilled across the low-slung swallowtail roofline and streamed along alleyways and into courtyards It was as sweet and smooth as the cup of makgeolli fermented rice wine in front of me From the fourth-floor roof terrace of the Lahan Hotel (one of the tallest structures in the ‘village’ and fortunately tucked away on its eastern fringe) the lamplight of Jeonju’s new town could just be made out the contemporary city has many attractions – tourists decamp after dark to Daga-dong district for hipster cafes and some distinctly retro eateries But the focus of every visit to Jeonju is this quarter of 700 or more century-old hanok Hanok are traditional cottage-like dwellings built in several styles depending on the status of the original occupants and today many of Jeonju’s hanok are the domain of homestays and cafes Hakindang’s attic offers views across the village There’s been a settlement in this sheltered valley in the country’s west for more than two millennia It was the seat of power for one of the kingdoms that shared the Korean peninsula in the tenth century and later was the birthplace of the Joseon Dynasty all-ruling for 500 years until 1910 when Japanese colonialists took hold Hakindang is a traditional hanok house that now offers Korean-style homestay today’s one square kilometre maeul (as such villages are known) is centred on Gyeonggijeon shrine The helmet-domed towers of Jeondong Cathedral (built in 1914) mark its western boundary at a makeshift market on the banks of the Jeonju Stream which slips around the southern edge of the village Sellers turned up with garden-grown chillies fistfuls of herbs and plastic bowls slopping with freshwater winkles and loach (of which they were clearly proud) A woman loaded a box of tangerines onto her ageing husband’s back “So he’s good for something!” They all laughed except the bearer who watched his step on the narrow slab bridge connecting the contemporary city with old village behind South Korea enjoys total interconnectedness: physically via leading-edge technology and superfast trains (Seoul folk can cover the 200km south to Jeonju in as little as 92 minutes) and abstractly Korean daytrippers value time spent mixing their 21st-century pleasures (such as streetfood and e-scooters) with a hearty serving of cultural inheritance seems to inspire visitors of all ages to parade in hired traditional hanbok dress for at least part of the day A woman’s hanbok costume comprises a jeogori (blouse or jacket) and a chima (wrap-around skirt) Traditional hanok houses are made from all natural materials including wood The carefully placed ingredients of a good bibimbap should be well mixed together before eating Gi Jung Hwang is the master of Gyodong Dawon teahouse and serves tea made using leaves grown in his plantation in a nearby valley Jeonju is best known as a culinary capital As the spiritual home of bibimbap – that iconic dish of rice meat and fermented veggies – visitors come for a taste of old-school and new-wave versions I joined the crowd and wandered the lanes munching on a crispy deep-fried croquette stuffed with steamy bibimbap It probably tasted even better for those dressed to the nines in 19th-century costume playfulness and good food that has made Jeonju the fourth most popular domestic destination for Korean tourists – more than ten million make their way here each year Gyodong Croquette’s streetfood comes in various guises including a Jeonju bibimbap-stuffed baguette Yet despite this ongoing fascination with their history the taste for (quick) coffee has pushed traditional tea to the sidelines visitors’ itineraries don’t have the space for a contemplative cup of cha In the 1980s dozens of teahouses huddled around these lanes Master Gi Jung Hwang carefully showed me the leaves grown in a valley just 20 minutes out of town His hwangcha yellow tea is lightly fermented it blooms into a deep but delicately floral drink with a remarkable golden lustre – the same colour as the setting sun As I sat on the floor at the low wooden table In his hushed teahouse the clock stopped ticking The stone-and-wood Pungnam Gate is all that’s left of Jeonju’s old fortress walls Hanguk-jip Restaurant (119 Eojin-gil) has been making a definitive version of bibimbap since 1952 The local style is to serve beef-broth-boiled rice with namul toppings (uniquely including a mung bean jelly called hwang pomuk) in a brass bowl This elegantly presented offering must all be thoroughly combined (along with a good dollop of gochujang chilli paste) until it’s a big messy mishmash – bibimbap means ‘mixed rice’ streetfood counter Gyodong Croquette (126 Gyeonggijeon-gil) stuffs deep-fried buns (and fresh baguettes) with bibimbap and other iconic Korean flavours including galbi (grilled rib) Tucked down an alley and set in a tranquil courtyard Gyodong Dawon teahouse (65-5 Eunhaeng-ro) is a calming space for the reflective enjoyment of a superior cup of tea The restorative brews of Daho teahouse (12-3 Taejo-ro jujube red date and ginger; the accompanying plates of dagwa sweet potato and burdock snacks are equally satisfying Up to five KTX high-speed (Jeolla Line) trains connect Seoul Station and Jeonju Some 12 services daily operate from Seoul’s Yongsan Station and take between 92mins and 2hr 15mins The final train of the day returns to Seoul’s Yongsan at 11.13pm (arriving at 12.40am) Fares cost around 35,000 won (£22) one way The maeul is a five-minute taxi ride from Jeonju station (ask for Gyeonggijeon which is pronounced ‘Kee-ung-gee-john’); the fare should cost around 6,000–8,000 won (£4–5) e-scooters and fat-tyre electric bikes can be hired at various shops Old-school pushbikes are available for free for guests of some hotels Jeonju’s hanok village is interesting to explore throughout the seasons July and August can be oppressively hot (with downpours) Winters are sometimes sub-zero if frequently bright and clear Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) are reliable with the red leaves and blue skies of October perhaps the ideal time to visit as part of a strategic expansion to strengthen its partnership with South Korea’s National Pension Service (NPS) and help foster the development of Jeonju’s financial sector The Hines Jeonju office will be the primary liaison center for NPS-related work in South Korea and globally enabling Hines and NPS to deliver long-term value to their stakeholders “The opening of this liaison office lays the foundation for closer collaboration with Hines,” said Kim Tae-hyun “Based on our nearly 15 years of partnership with Hines we look forward to contributing together towards the growth of the local Jeonju community and the development of its financial services industry.” ranging from three basement floors to 11 floors above the ground It has also set up a buffet restaurant 'café' The 11-story rooftop lounge overlooking Jeonju Hanok Village has a traditional "Modern Korean Food Bar" reflecting Hanok The roof top is designed with the motif of dots The Bar space is a modern reinterpretation of the muzzle During the day when natural light permeates the calm atmosphere is combined with indirect lighting at night to create a dreamy atmosphere The signature menu "Juan-sang" consists of seasonal ingredients and back ribs tteokbokki are served on one table In line with the meaning of "setting up to serve alcohol," he also worked on color harmony and plating The menu consists mainly of Jeonju specialties and can be changed according to the season we prepared side dishes that go well with traditional liquor such as fried bacon and red pepper and fried bacon and kimchi Liquor presents makgeolli-based cocktails for customers who want a unique experience which is enjoyed like a sherbet by mixing pear drinks Shilla Stay Jeonju will hold a "Welcome Jeonju" event to mark its opening The 'Welcome Jeonju' event is a number event related to Shilla Stay Jeonju such as △1 △ 10 △ 11 △ 12 △ 16 In commemoration of the first Shilla Stay in Jeollabuk-do one accommodation ticket will be presented to the first check-in customer after wearing hanbok Shilla Stay Jeonju is adjacent to Jeonju Hanok Village making it easy to experience traditional culture all check-in customers will be provided with chamomile makgeolli or fig makgeolli as a welcome drink at the rooftop on the 11th floor a month-long lucky draw event will also be held 12 will receive a signature bear doll from Shilla Stay Mask packs will be given to customers who have drawn the remaining numbers If you upload a photo of the hotel with a required hashtag on your personal Instagram you will receive a accommodation ticket (2 people) and a tumbler (8 people) through a lottery Shilla Stay Jeonju has also released a package to revitalize local tourism It will showcase the "Photo Hall X Shilla Stay Next to Gyeonggijeon" containing tickets for the photo studio next to Gyeonggijeon and the "Jeonju Bean Sprout Soup Restaurant Tour 1st including meal tickets for Hyundaiok Jeonju City Hall The two products will be available until February next year it also released a "Grand Opening Package" consisting of one night in the room "We will continue to develop room packages linked to local tourism products to help revitalize tourism in Jeollabuk-do." Drone balls fly during a game at Jeonju World Cup Stadium in North Jeolla Players inspect a drone ball before a game in a video provided by the Camtic Institute of Technology Korean players cheer after scoring a goal during the pre-World Cup drone soccer tournament held in Songdo in a video provided by the Camtic Institute of Technology April 10 (Yonhap) -- A single wagon of a cargo train derailed at Jeonju Station on Thursday causing service disruptions on the southwestern line halting trains on the Jeonju-Iksan section of the southwestern Jeolla Line This file photo unrelated to the article shows cargo trains Police logo is seen at a precinct in Seoul [NEWS1] Hyundai could convert its factory in Jeonju (North Jeolla Province) This plant would then become a base for the company’s hydrogen buses and trucks According to a report from The Korea Economic Daily the President and Head of Hyundai’s domestic production division recently met the company’s labour union leaders Dong-seock acknowledged the declining operating rate of the Hyundai Jeongju plant The Hyundai Jeongju plant operates at about 40% of its annual capacity and its low capacity utilisation is not a new issue Labor Today reported in 2021 that repeated shutdowns and worker transfers were problems at the domestic plant The Korea Economic Daily suggests in its report that the influx of low-cost electric buses from China and European-made trucks poses a challenge for the country’s commercial vehicle manufacturing industry electric buses imported from China recorded a sale of 638 units in South Korea approximately 28% more than domestically manufactured electric buses (500 units) Chinese companies sold 1,372 large-size e-buses in the country capturing 50.9% of its electric bus market That was the first time Chinese-origin models trumped domestic models in this category models imported from Europe registered 3,037 units in sales in 2023 closing in on the sales of locally manufactured ones – 3,677 units The Hyundai Jeonju plant, founded in 1995, manufactures 14 different vehicle models, including trucks and buses. One of its most advanced models is the Hyundai Xcient Fuel Cell the world’s first series-production heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell truck The Korea Economic Daily report says that the factory will start manufacturing car transport trucks and trailer transport trucks derived from this model by the end of the year Hyundai makes hydrogen buses also at its Jeonju plant it increased the annual production capacity of these vehicles from 500 to 3,100 units Hyundai will develop new hydrogen express buses and low-floor metropolitan shuttle buses and manufacture them at this factory kedglobal.com, hankyung.com (in Korean), labortoday.com (in Korean) I agree with the Privacy policy electrive has been following the development of electric mobility with journalistic passion and expertise since 2013 we offer comprehensive coverage of the highest quality — as a central platform for the rapid development of this technology Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker LG Chem to sell water filter business to Glenwood PE for $692 million Mirae Asset to be named Korea Post’s core real estate fund operator Meritz backs half of ex-manager’s $210 mn hedge fund StockX in merger talks with Naver’s online reseller Kream KT&G eyes overseas M&A after rejecting activist fund's offer Hyundai launches 2024 Xcient Pro heavy truck model Hyundai Motor unveils XCIENT fuel cell tractor in N.America Hyundai Motor sells hydrogen-powered truck Xcient in S.Korea We use cookies to provide the best user experience Please review our Privacy Policy to learn our cookie policy Jeonju hanok (traditional Korean houses) village in Jeonju Jeonju bibimbap is a staple dish in North Jeolla [JOONGANG ILBO] Shilla Stay announced on the 7th that it will open its 16th Shilla Stay in Jeonju a "city of food," on the 10th of next month Shilla Stay Jeonju has a total of 210 rooms and auxiliary facilities such as a buffet restaurant "Cafe," a rooftop lounge and a laundry room with 3 basement floors and 11 floors above ground it has rooms such as a family room (60 rooms) for family customers a traditional concept rooftop lounge that reflects the interior elements of hanok will be created to showcase Jeonju's gastronomy tourism in Jeonbuk as well as Jeonju is expected to be revitalized is one of the representative historical and cultural tourist destinations in Korea and is a tourist city consistently visited by domestic and foreigners as a historic site with more than 300 cultural resources including Jeonju Hanok Village and Jeondong Cathedral which was also selected as a UNESCO food creative city is also famous for enjoying the taste of traditional Korean cuisine it has attracted attention from foreign tourists thanks to its global K-food popularity "We expect to gain huge popularity among travelers who want to enjoy food and history tours due to its geographical location which is an hour and a half KTX ride from Seoul to Jeonju and a 10-minute drive from Jeonju Station to Shilla Stay." Shilla Stay operates 16 hotels in Seoul and across the country