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S. Korean Film Featured on Obama’s Annual Movie List

SEOUL, Dec. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — Former U.S. President Barack Obama selected “Burning”, a South Korean movie directed by Lee Chang-dong, as his movie of the year. USA Today reported on Friday that Obama posted lists of books, movies, and songs on his Facebook and Instagram account as part of his personal tradition which began [...]

‘Burning’ Among Semi-finalists for Oscar’s Best Foreign-language Film

SEOUL, Dec. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — “Burning” has become the first South Korean film to be shortlisted for the Foreign Language Film award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Academy said on its website on Monday (U.S. time). The movie, by director Lee Chang-dong, was among nine foreign language Oscar contenders, [...]