President Moon's 'Congratulatory Message' to Director Bong Joon-ho: "Pride and Courage to Our People Overcoming Hardships"

"Moving the Hearts of the World with the Most Korean Stories"... "The Result of 100 Years of Efforts in Our Cinema"

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] President Moon Jae-in sent a congratulatory message on the 10th to Director Bong Joon-ho, who won four Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director for the film Parasite, saying, "I am proud of Director Bong Joon-ho, the actors, and the staff. I especially thank you for giving pride and courage to the people who are overcoming difficulties together."

President Moon emphasized, "'Parasite' moved the hearts of people around the world with the most Korean story, and proved its capabilities to the world through unique and detailed directing, sharp dialogue, screenplay, editing, music, art, as well as the actors' performances."

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President Moon said, "The 'four Academy Awards' following last year's 'Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival' is the result of the accumulated efforts of everyone who has made Korean films over the past 100 years," adding, "I am very pleased that Korean cinema is starting a new 100 years by standing shoulder to shoulder with world cinema."

President Moon stated, "'Parasite' is cheerful yet sad, new and excellent in terms of social messages, and successful," adding, "It makes us rethink the emotion and power that a single film can give. The government will also work together so that our filmmakers can freely express their imagination and produce films without worries."

Congratulatory message from President Moon Jae-in to Director Bong Joon-ho.
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President Moon said, "I am already curious about the 'next plans' of Director Bong Joon-ho, the actors, and the staff. Once again, congratulations on the awards, and I will always support you together with the people."

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