Director Park Chan-wook successfully concluded his tenure as the first-ever Korean jury president for the competition section at the 79th Cannes International Film Festival. During the post-closing ceremony press conference held on May 23, 2026, in Cannes, France, Park garnered significant attention for his witty remark that he did not want to award the Palme d'Or because he had never received one himself. Alongside his fellow jurors, including Demi Moore, he oversaw the selection process, ultimately awarding the Palme d'Or to director Cristian Mungiu for the film 'Fjord'. Park praised the winning works for their exceptional artistic achievements and their ability to foster understanding between diverse perspectives. | Director Park Chan-wook successfully concluded his tenure as the first-ever Korean jury president for the competition section at the 79th Cannes International Film Festival. During the post-closing ceremony press conference held on May 23, 2026, in Cannes, France, Park garnered significant attention for his witty remark that he did not want to award the Palme d'Or because he had never received one himself. Alongside his fellow jurors, including Demi Moore, he oversaw the selection process, ultimately awarding the Palme d'Or to director Cristian Mungiu for the film 'Fjord'. Park praised the winning works for their exceptional artistic achievements and their ability to foster understanding between diverse perspectives.