President Lee Holds a Meeting with Korean Filmmakers in France... Mentions Strengthening Support for Culture and the Arts

President Lee Jaemyung, who is on a state visit to France, met with Korean figures from the film industry on the 7th in connection with the 'Lumière Summit,' an international summit on the film and video industry held locally, and discussed the direction of cultural and artistic policy. The meeting was held in SaintPauldeVence, France, under the theme 'Next Scene, Talking About the Future of Kcontent,' and was attended by directors Lee Changdong and Jeong Juri, actors Jeon Doyeon and Sol Kyunggu, and Kim Minyoung, Netflix AsiaPacific Vice President in charge of content. President Lee said he would implement policies that can be felt on the ground in the cultural and artistic field, while also addressing the issue of polarization alongside the growth of the Korean film industry. He said the government should support films with low commercial viability and the small and mediumscale production environment. Director Lee Changdong introduced SOFICA, France's tax incentive program for film investment, and suggested that Korea also needs similar support. President Lee replied that he would look into the matter. Afterwards, President Lee attended an official luncheon with French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife.