Abuja: The Korean Cultural Centre in Nigeria (KCCN) has reiterated its commitment to enhancing cultural relations with Nigeria by providing music and movies to Nigerian audiences. Ms Yunjin Lee, the Cultural Event Manager of the Centre, emphasized this commitment at the 13th Korean Film Festival held in Abuja.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the three-day film festival, which commenced on Thursday, featured a selection of Korean films including ‘Untouchable Lawmen’, ‘Sunset in My Hometown’, and ‘We are Brothers’. Lee highlighted the festival’s goal of deepening cultural ties between Nigeria and Korea through quality entertainment. She noted that the event was not just about entertainment but also an opportunity for Nigerians to witness Korean life, particularly through the film ‘Sunset in My Hometown’, which showcases the Korean countryside.
Lee further explained that the films featured in the festival are unique and not available on typical movie platforms, offering a special kind of entertainment. By watching these movies, Nigerians would gain insights into Korean culture, the people, and the movie industry. She affirmed KCCN’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the cultural relationship between the two countries through the festival and other activities.
The film festival, which concluded on Saturday, featured five different movies over the three days, focusing on comedy and romantic comedy genres. Meanwhile, Nigerian attendees expressed their satisfaction with the films and the messages conveyed. Ms Ada Idoko, a movie enthusiast, described the festival as refreshing and entertaining, noting that ‘Untouchable Lawmen’ highlighted the presence of corruption in power structures and the need for societal reform.
Stephen Ayuba, another movie enthusiast who attended the festival with his classmates, praised KCCN for organizing the event, emphasizing the enjoyment and continuous entertainment provided by the movies. Attendees also participated in a raffle draw, leaving with various gifts.
