Park Chan-wook has been appointed as the jury chairman for the upcoming 79th Cannes International Film Festival, scheduled to take place from May 12 to 23 in Cannes, France, marking a historic first as a Korean individual in this role. This news has been widely reported by various foreign media outlets including the Associated Press on June 26. Park, who first gained international recognition at Cannes in 2004 with his film 'Oldboy', has since earned several prestigious accolades at the festival. These include the Jury Prize for 'Thirst' in 2009 and the Best Director award for 'Decision to Leave' in 2022, which solidified his reputation as a significant figure in the global cinema, often referred to as 'Kanne Park'. Previously, other notable Korean figures have served on the Cannes jury, including directors Shin Sang-ok in 1994, Lee Chang-dong in 2009, and actors Jeon Do-yeon in 2014, Song Kang-ho in 2021, and Hong Sang-soo in 2025. Park's appointment is seen as a significant cultural milestone for Korea, reflecting the growing recognition of Korean cinema on the international stage.