The 88-year-old Korean industry luminary, who founded the festival in 1996 and made his own feature directorial debut last year, will accept the prize at the Oct. 6 opening ceremony.

The 88-year-old Korean industry luminary, who founded the festival in 1996 and made his own feature directorial debut last year, will accept the prize at the Oct. 6 opening…

Busan festival names founding director Kim Dong-ho as Korean Cinema Award winner for 2026.