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Director Park Chan-wook's new film "No Other Choice" has been selected to compete for the prestigious Golden Lion at this year's Venice International Film Festival.

This marks the first time in 13 years that a Korean film has been invited to the festival's main competition since the late director Kim Ki-duk's "Pieta," which won the Golden Lion in 2012.

Starring Lee Byung-hun and Son Ye-jin, "No Other Choice" follows the story of an employee who, after being suddenly laid off, struggles to find a new job to support his family.

This marks Park's return to the Venice competition after 20 years.

Tourist arrivals to Jeju Island from January to July this year have surpassed seven million, according to the Jeju Tourism Association.

The number of foreign tourists, in particular, rose by more than 14% compared to the same period last year.

With nearly 1.6 million passengers expected to pass through Jeju Airport during the peak summer vacation season, the association plans to boost efforts to further support the local tourism industry and enhance travelers' convenience.

The 2025 Gwangju Design Biennale will run in the southern city from August 30 to November 2.

Now in its 11th edition, this year's event is themed "You, the World: How Design Embraces Humanity," highlighting the value and significance of inclusive design.

The biennale will feature works by more than 220 artists and 80 organizations from 11 countries, showcasing design as a powerful way to perceive and embrace the world around us.

Alongside the exhibition, an international symposium and experimental projects exploring real-world applications of inclusive design will also be held.

That's all from me. Stay tuned to the Kulture Wave.