The Korean Cultural Centre in Nigeria (KCCN) has reiterated its dedication to deepening cultural ties with Nigeria by showcasing Korean music, film, and creative expression.
Speaking at the opening of the 13th Korean Film Festival in Abuja on Friday, the Centre’s Cultural Event Manager, Ms Yunjin Lee, said the initiative aims to strengthen mutual understanding and foster people-to-people connections between both countries.
The three-day film festival, which began on Thursday, featured Korean movies such as ‘Untouchable Lawmen’, ‘Sunset in My Hometown’ and ‘We are Brothers’.
Lee said, “The essence of this festival is to deepen the cultural ties between Nigeria and Korea through quality and enjoyable entertainment to Nigerians in Abuja.”
“We are not bringing only entertainment to Nigerians, but to show what Korea looks like, especially since the movie ‘Sunset in My Hometown’ showcases the countryside of Korea. You can see the scenery and how people live there,” she said.
According to her, the kind of movies they show in this festival cannot be seen on any movie platform.
Lee said, “Through watching these movies, Nigerians would get to know more about Korea, its people, happenings and the movie industry.
“We will continue to strengthen the cultural relationship between Nigeria and Korea through such festivals and other activities organised by the KCCN. We have chosen five different movies to screen for three days.”
The film festival will end on Saturday