July 4, 2024

BIFAN launches 11-day genre film showcase

The Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) kicks off Thursday, with around 150 film celebrities and notable figures expected to grace the opening event.

The opening ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. at Bucheon Art Center in Bucheon, locate…

Seoul shares rise over 1 pct on rate-cut hope

South Korean stocks finished more than 1 percent higher to hit this year’s high Thursday as investor sentiment was boosted by revived hopes for a rate cut in the United States and Samsung Electronics’ upcoming earnings guidance.

The benchmark Korea C…