A still from “Operation Chromite” (Official website)

War drama film “Operation Chromite” topped the Korean box office on the first day of its release, according to the Korean Film Council on Thursday.

On Wednesday, the movie attracted 477,033 viewers across 899 theaters, while “Train to Busan” ranked second with 422,303 moviegoers. The apocalyptic thriller “Train to Busan” released on July 20 set opening day and single day viewership records for all films ever screened in Korea.

The American spy action film “Jason Bourne,” which also opened Wednesday, took the third spot with an audience of 308,976 people.

Directed by Lee Jae-han, “Operation Chromite” stars Lee Jung-jae and Irish actor Liam Neeson. It is based on the Battle of Inchon during the Korean War.

By Kim Yu-young (ivykim@heraldcorp.com)