{
  "id": 18240167,
  "title": "Korean, Chinese filmmakers seek common ground beyond politics through AI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/korean-chinese-filmmakers-seek-common-ground-beyond-politics-through-18240167",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-05T03:42:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20261105/korean-chinese-filmmakers-seek-common-ground-beyond-politics-through-ai"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Political tensions and historical differences continue to divide the nations of Korea and China, but a group of young filmmakers from each country see hope for fostering understanding through the universal language of storytelling. The pair emerged as winners of the China-Korea Artificial Intelligence (AI) Video Competition, an initiative organized by the Chinese Embassy in Seoul. The competition challenged participants to use AI to create short films that celebrate the unifying power of ordinary acts of kindness between Koreans and Chinese citizens.\n\nOne of the grand prize winners, Liu Jiakai, a seasoned filmmaker from China, drew his inspiration from a tale shared by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Liu's winning film tells the story of an unlikely friendship that blossomed between two individuals from the two nations, highlighting the transformative potential of empathy and cooperation. The Chinese government awarded Liu and his fellow winner, a Korean filmmaker, a combined total of 15,000 yuan (3.08 million won) each, along with a round-trip ticket to a destination serviced by China Southern Airlines. Together, these directors aim to bridge the gap between their two countries by weaving compelling narratives that emphasize the shared values and bonds that transcend political divides.",
  "summary": "Despite political tensions and historical differences between their countries, two filmmakers from Korea and China believe stories of ordinary people helping one another can offer a path toward greater understanding. The directors, who won the top prizes at the China-Korea Artificial Intelligence (AI) Video Competition, drew inspiration from little-known acts of solidarity between Koreans and…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}