Hit Film 'Dongmakgol' to Vie for Oscar

"Welcome to Dongmakgol", the country's highest-grossing film of the year, is the nation's official entry for Best Foreign Film at the 78th Academy Awards in February.

The Korea Film Council on Friday said its Academy Awards review committee has selected Bae Jong's blockbuster for its mastery, distribution success and popularity.

No Korean movie has been nominated for the Oscar.

Reported by KBS World Radio

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