Kim Young-jin, Myongji University Professor, Appointed New Chairman of the Korean Film Council

"Seeking Practical Support Measures to Overcome COVID-19 Challenges"

Kim Young-jin (56), a professor in the Department of Film at Myongji University, was elected as the new chairman of the Korean Film Council on the 12th. His term will last until January 3rd of next year.

Chairman Kim is a film scholar who gained prominence as a leading critic while working as a reporter for the film weekly magazine 'Cine21' and as an editorial board member of 'Film 2.0'. He served as a professor in the Department of Film at Myongji University while concurrently working as the chief programmer for the Jeonju International Film Festival. Last year, he also directed a short film that was submitted to the Bucheon Fantastic Film Festival.

His connection with the Korean Film Council dates back to January of last year. Serving as vice chairman, he coordinated and mediated the positions of filmmakers affected by the spread of COVID-19. He also served as the planning chairman of the 'Post-COVID Film Policy Promotion Team,' leading the establishment of new film policies.

Chairman Kim stated, "I will seek practical support measures to overcome the difficulties caused by the spread of COVID-19." He promised, "I will focus my capabilities to present a blueprint that actively responds to the rapidly changing film industry as a whole."

Previously, the chairman of the Korean Film Council was appointed by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism. This year, according to the revision of the 'Act on the Promotion of Films and Video,' the chairman was elected by secret ballot at a regular meeting. The vacant vice chairman position will be filled by Choi Jae-won, a committee member who produced films such as 'The Age of Shadows' and 'The Attorney.'

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