Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefSouth Korean media were quick to celebrate the Oscar win, as best supporting actress in “Minari,” for veteran Yuh-jung Youn.
It was a first ever acting win for a Korean actor. Official Chinese media, on the other hand, were much quieter about the triple triumph for “Nomadland” by Chloe Zhao.The Korea Herald newspaper ran a splash story and picture as the lead in its English language edition on Monday morning local time.
The Korea Times did the same and included a Yonhap news agency follow-up story titled “Korean Film Industry People Shine At Oscars For Second Year In A Row.”The Korean Film Council did not immediately update its website, but used its KobiZ Twitter account to announce the facts: “Youn yuhjung.
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