{"id":121895,"date":"2025-10-11T16:48:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-11T13:48:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indexeconomic.com\/?p=121895"},"modified":"2025-10-11T16:48:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-11T13:48:20","slug":"sharjah-international-film-festival-12-celebrates-korean-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indexeconomic.com\/?p=121895","title":{"rendered":"\u201cSharjah International Film Festival 12\u201d Celebrates Korean Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF) celebrated South Korea yesterday (Friday) as the Guest of Honour for its 12th edition. This event offered audiences a window into the depth and creativity of Korean cinema, known for its powerful human stories and exceptional productions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">As part of this year\u2019s programme, the festival hosted various interactive workshops and panel discussions highlighting Korean culture and its universal philosophy, showcasing how art and creativity can transcend language and cultural barriers. The \u201cGreen Carpet\u201d screening featured the Korean film 2:15 PM by director Seryeong Jung, telling the story of a ten-year-old girl who meets another child isolated from the world, discovering together the warmth of human connection and its power to break barriers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">A panel discussion titled \u201cA Journey Through Korean Cinema: From Korea to the World\u201d explored the reasons behind the global rise of Korean cinema and its influence on young audiences worldwide. Held at VOX Cinemas, City Centre Al Zahia, the session featured the experiences of Korean school students who created their own films, reflecting the creativity and imagination that define contemporary Korean cinema.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Moderated by the Korean Club in the UAE, the session featured remarks from Ralm Lee, Director of the Busan International Film Festival, who noted that Korean cinema\u2019s success \u201cdid not happen overnight.\u201d She said, \u201cK-pop and Korean dramas like Squid Game became global phenomena, reflecting the growing influence of Korean culture and cinema. This success is the result of years of experimentation and creative effort. My visit to Sharjah\u2019s festival showed me how much Korea and the UAE share, especially in values and a forward-looking vision for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Korean filmmaker Shin Seo-yeon shared that her journey began with short films during high school, inspiring her to continue in the field. Expressing her joy at screening her film in Sharjah, she added, \u201cCultural differences between the UAE and Korea highlight the uniqueness of both nations, each expressing its identity in its own way. I look forward to greater cultural collaboration in cinema. During COVID-19, global audiences discovered Korean cinema through streaming platforms, and today we\u2019ve become part of one global culture, where technology and AI make creativity and connection easier than ever.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Alaa Al Awadi, a member of SHOGO \u2013 the Korean Club in the UAE \u2013 said, \u201cOur role is to build bridges between Korea and the UAE through culture, music, and cinema. Our collaboration with SIFF helps bring more Korean films to local audiences.\u201d She added that the club was born out of a growing passion for Korean culture, from K-pop to Korean cuisine, which has become a global trend thanks to social media, influencers, and rising international curiosity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Meanwhile, the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park hosted a series of hands-on workshops where festival visitors explored the many facets of Korean culture, from its traditions and values to its art, music, and cuisine. 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