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- Park Chan-wook, the South Korean film director, will be the jury president for the 79th Cannes International Film Festival, May 12–23, 2026.
- He is the first Korean in this role.
- Chan-wook is known for Oldboy (Grand Jury Prize, 2004) and The Handmaiden.
- Iris Knobloch praised his talent and noted that the festival will announce its official selection in mid-April 2026.
- Chan-wook expressed anticipation for the festival and cinema's role in fostering solidarity.
