VIDEO Liam Neeson visits Seoul to promote Korean War film 'Operation Chromite'

By Lee Jin-a

Hollywood actor Liam Neeson is in Korea to promote his new movie, “Operation Chromite,” set for release on July 27.

“I am glad to be back in Korea,” Neeson said at a press conference at the Conrad Seoul, Wednesday. “It was my honor to participate in this movie.”

Neeson attended the press conference with Korean actor Lee Jung-jae, director John H. Lee and production company Taewon Entertainment CEO Jung Tae-won.

“Operation Chromite” depicts an amphibious invasion leading to a battle that resulted in a decisive victory for the United Nations Command and turned the tide in the 1950-53 Korean War. On Sept 15, 1950, the U.N. and South Korea captured Incheon, leading the South to recapture Seoul two weeks later.

Neeson plays General Douglas MacArthur, who commanded U.N. troops during the war. Lee plays Jang Hak-soo, a South Korean navy lieutenant who helps the general.

Neeson, 64, is an Irish actor best known in Korea for the “Taken” franchise.