Korean Film Council Appoints Jang Kwang-soo as New Executive Director: "To Communicate Closely with the Film Industry"

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The Korean Film Council (Chairman Han Sang-jun, hereinafter KFC) has appointed Jang Kwang-soo as its new Executive Director.

The KFC approved the appointment of Jang Kwang-soo as Executive Director at its 12th regular committee meeting held on the 26th of last month for 2026.

Executive Director Jang Kwang-soo graduated from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and joined the Korean Film Council in 1993. Over 33 years, he gained practical experience working at the KFC headquarters, as well as at affiliated institutions including Namyangju Film Studio and the Korean Film Academy. Starting his career at Namyangju Film Studio, he served as head of the sound recording team and director of the Namyangju Film Studio, contributing to the establishment of Korea's film production infrastructure and the operation of filming facilities. He also led various initiatives to support creators, revitalize the independent and art film ecosystem, and expand the base of film culture as head of the Creative Support Team and Ji Won-sa-eop (Head).

Executive Director Jang stated, "I will lead the secretariat steadily to turn the crisis in the film industry into an opportunity and enable the council to grow as a comprehensive support organization for film and video."

He added, "Based on my experience in production sites and support programs, I will work closely with the film industry to address current issues and lay the foundation for sustainable development of the Korean film industry."

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