The Busan International Film Festival elected Jung Han-seok as the new executive director, during the 3rd board meeting and 2nd interim general meeting held at the Busan Cinema Center on the 20th.

The Executive Director Recommendation Committee of the Busan International Film Festival (hereinafter referred to as the Committee) meticulously reviewed suitable candidates who could ensure the stable operation and future vision of the festival through two rounds of public recruitment for the executive director position from January to March 2025. Chairman Park Kwang-soo recommended Jung Han-seok, a programmer, as the final candidate to the board of directors from the two candidates recommended by the Committee. On March 20, the board of directors approved the election proposal for Jung Han-seok during the interim general meeting.

Through the recommendation process, the Committee stated, "Candidate Jung Han-seok has a thorough understanding of the internal and external environment of the festival and various circumstances, possessing the capabilities to further develop the festival."