Seoul:Korean auteur Lee Chang-dong's film "Possible Love" has been named the best film of the year by an association of South Korean film critics. This accolade comes as the film continues to garner international recognition, having previously won the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize at the Venice International Film Festival.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the film's lead actress, Jeon Do-yeon, was also awarded best actress at this year's Korean Association of Film Critics Awards. "Possible Love" marks Lee's return to feature filmmaking after an eight-year hiatus, exploring the complex lives of a laid-off worker, his wife, a documentary maker, and her wealthy husband.

Director Na Hong-jin's science fiction film "Hope" also received significant recognition, winning three awards best director, best actor for Zo In-sung, and best cinematography. This highlights the film's critical acclaim within the industry.

Other notable winners include Park Ji-hoon, who received the best new actor award for his role in "The King's Warden," the most-watched film in South Korea this year. Seo Su-bin was named best new actress for her performance in "The World of Love."

Additionally, the films "The Assassin(s)," "The King's Warden," "The World of Love," "Salmokji Whispering Water," "Good News," "People and Meat," "1980 Sabuk," and "Pavane" were recognized as the top 10 notable Korean films of the year, alongside "Possible Love" and "Hope."

The winners were selected from films released between October of the previous year and September of the current year, with the awards ceremony scheduled for November 4.