The final Korea Joa travelogue reflects on departure day, emotional farewells, and lasting memories. It includes an interview with KOFICE’s Minju Kwon, highlighting the project’s success in promoting Korean culture globally, documenting media coverage, and fostering international collaboration, with hopes for future editions and reunions of Korea Joa participants. [Read More]
The Hangul Celluloid 2015 Korea Joa Travelogue
In 2015 Hangul Celluloid’s Paul Quinn joined 14 other cultural influencers from around the globe for a journey hosted by KOFICE – the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange. Here you can find Paul’s account of the trip.
Korea Joa Introduction | Welcome Dinner | BIFF 2015 Opening Ceremony | The Silenced screening + Q&A | Haedong Yonggungsa | Gyeongbokgung Palace | Korean Folk Village / Naver | Korean Film Archive | Departure and interview
Korea Joa Project – a visit to the Korean Film Archive
Hangul Celluloid’s Paul Quinn enjoys a visit to the Korean Film Archive (KOFA) in Seoul, exploring its museum, library, and film vault. Highlights include exhibits on Korean cinema history, women in film, restoration techniques, props, and interactive displays, emphasizing KOFA’s role in preserving, promoting, and sharing Korean films with global audiences. [Read More]
Korea Joa Project – Korean Folk Village and a visit to the Naver building
This Korea Joa diary entry recounts a visit to the immersive Korean Folk Village in Yongin, where iconic films and dramas were shot, and the state-of-the-art Naver building, showcasing innovative workspaces and the V APP for fan interaction, emphasizing how Korean cinema and technology intersect with broader cultural experiences. [Read More]
Korea Joa Project – Gyeongbokgung, Korean Food & Culture Academy and Namsan Tower
Back in Seoul, the Korea Joa Project team enjoys a day in Seoul, from exploring Gyeongbokgung Palace to a hands-on bulgogi and japchae cooking class at the Korean Food & Culture Academy, before ending with panoramic city views and dinner at Namsan (N Seoul) Tower. [Read More]
Korea Joa Project – Haedong Yonggungsa and Gwangalli Beach
This entry recounts a Korea Joa Project day in Busan, moving from post-BIFF reflections to a visit to the seaside Haedong Yonggung Buddhist temple and its unexpected sense of serenity, before concluding with a night ferry around Gwangalli Beach, taking in Busan’s illuminated skyline and coastal beauty. [Read More]
Korea Joa Project – ‘The Silenced’ BIFF 2015 screening and Q&A
This diary entry covers a Korea Joa Project day in Busan, from a milmyeon lunch to Megabox Haeundae screenings of The Silenced and Ode to My Father. It focuses on a rewatch of The Silenced and a post-screening Q&A discussing its genre shift, character relationships and directorial intent. [Read More]
Korea Joa Project – Busan International Film Festival opening ceremony
This travelogue recounts the hectic arrival at the 2015 Busan International Film Festival Opening Ceremony, navigating crowded entrances and last-minute confusion before finally reaching seats on the red carpet. Exhaustion gives way to excitement as film stars appear, captured in an on-the-ground red carpet video that conveys the atmosphere better than words. [Read More]
Korea Joa Project – the welcome dinner
The first Korea Joa Project travelogue recounts arrival in Seoul, early nerves eased by a smooth journey, and the opening orientation and welcome dinner. Participants from nine countries met KOFICE officials, received an overview of upcoming events, and heard from Director General Kim Deok-jung on promoting Korean culture through online media. [Read More]
Hangul Celluloid joins the KOFICE ‘Korea Joa Project’
Hangul Celluloid has been selected by KOFICE to join the 2015 Korea Joa Project, taking part in a two-week cultural immersion in Korea. Coverage will include BIFF, film and drama sites, K-Pop events, and Korean culture, shared through written reports, videos, and interviews. Follow the travelogue here. [Read More]