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The Korean Film Council, widely known as KOFIC, is the public institution that helps turn Korean cinema into a supported, measured, and globally marketable industry. Operating under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, it oversees policy support, training, research, exhibition infrastructure, and international business-facing programs that give the film sector more than just creative momentum.

KOFIC's importance shows up in the systems behind the headlines. Its official materials position the council as a foundation-builder for production, distribution, education, and overseas exchange, while KoBiz and the KOBIS box-office system help make Korean film legible to buyers, programmers, and local exhibition players such as CGV and Megabox. That blend of public policy and market infrastructure is a big reason Korean cinema can move with both cultural prestige and business clarity.

For HITKULTR, KOFIC is not just a state body in the background. It is part of the machinery that keeps Korean film scalable, exportable, and visible.

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What is the Korean Film Council?
The Korean Film Council, or KOFIC, is the public institution that supports and develops South Korea's film industry. It operates under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and works across policy, funding support, exhibition, education, research, and international promotion for Korean cinema.
What does KOFIC do for Korean films?
KOFIC helps Korean cinema across policy planning, production support, distribution, exhibition, research, and overseas outreach. Its official materials also tie the council to training programs, box-office infrastructure, and market-facing tools that help the industry function as both a cultural field and a scalable business.
Is KOFIC the same as KOBIS or KoBiz?
No. KOFIC is the parent institution, while KOBIS and KoBiz are platforms connected to its work. KOBIS is the Korean Box Office Information System used for theatrical data and reporting, while KoBiz is the Korean Film Biz Zone used for global industry news, outreach, and business information.
Why does KOFIC matter internationally?
KOFIC matters internationally because it helps Korean films travel. Through overseas promotion, business matching, market information, and support programs, it gives global buyers, festival programmers, and trade media clearer access to Korean cinema and the companies working behind it.
Who is KOFIC under?
KOFIC operates under South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. That matters because the council combines public-sector authority with film-specific industry programs, making it one of the key institutions behind how Korean cinema is supported, measured, and promoted at home and abroad.

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