"I would like to express my deepest consolation to the Victims."
Jung Woo-sung, the host of the 24th Busan International Film Festival opening ceremony, expressed his condolences to the citizens affected by Typhoon.
Actor Jung Woo-sung and Lee Sang-soo took charge of the opening ceremony of the 24th Busan International Film Festival at the Udong Film Hall in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 3rd.
Jung Woo-sung announced the beginning of the festival after welcoming the introduction and saying, "We welcome you to the 24th Busan International Film Festival, Asia's best film festival." "I am sorry for the damage caused by Typhoon," he added in a low voice. "I will give my deepest condolences to Victims."
Several damage has been caused by the impact of the 18th Typhoon Meatak, which recently hit the southern region. The 24th Busan International Film Festival also had a busy time preparing measures such as canceling the eve event on the 2nd and borrowing alternative KTX in preparation for the flight cancellation. Fortunately, from the morning of the 3rd, the opening ceremony of the festival could be held safely from the influence of Typhoon.
The 24th Busan International Film Festival will be held until the 12th, with the opening film of the Kazakhstan-Japan joint film "The Horse Thieves, the Way of Time", featuring 303 films from 85 countries around the world. The closing film is 'To Yoon Hee' directed by Lim Dae-hyung, starring Kim Hee-ae.
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