Park Chan-wook Named Jury President for 79th Cannes Film Festival

South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook will preside over the jury at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in May 2026, becoming the first Korean and second Asian director to hold this role. Park, known for films like Oldboy, Thirst, The Handmaiden, and Decision to Leave, has a longstanding Cannes association, earning multiple awards including Best Director in 2022. Festival officials praised his visual mastery and storytelling, highlighting his impact on contemporary cinema and South Korean film's global presence.