Once vilified as “anti-American” and “left wing” by critics in South Korea, he has been releasing one blockbuster after another tackling serious social issues through dark comedy.
Author: CHOE SANG-HUN
Oscar for ‘Parasite’ Quenches Koreans’ Long Thirst for Recognition
As Bong Joon Ho’s film received Academy Awards for best picture and best director, the honors set off cheers and a burst of pride in a country fearful of being overlooked.
North Korean Leader’s Aunt Re-emerges After Husband’s Execution
Kim Kyong-hui resurfaces as Kim Jong-un emphasizes his bloodline to consolidate his people’s loyalty.
South Korea Discharges Soldier Who Underwent Sex-Change Surgery
In a first for the country, an active-duty South Korean soldier faced a military panel that decided whether she was fit to serve after a gender-reassignment operation.
North Korea Bans Foreign Tourists Over Virus, Tour Operator Says
The spread of the virus from China is bad news for Kim Jong-un; North Korea depends on Chinese tourists for cash.
‘Chewing Gum Tycoon’ of Lotte Group, Shin Kyuk-ho, Dies at 98
Mr. Shin transformed a small business in postwar Tokyo into a corporate giant spanning South Korea and Japan.
‘Chewing Gum Tycoon’ of Lotte Group, Shin Kyuk-ho, Dies at 98
Mr. Shin transformed a small business in postwar Tokyo into a corporate giant spanning South Korea and Japan.
The American Mustache Ruffling Feathers in South Korea
The facial hair of Ambassador Harry B. Harris Jr., who is Japanese-American, reminds many South Koreans of Japan’s colonial rule.
South Korean Leader Considers Letting Its Tourists Visit North Korea
Kim Jong-un has been trying to attract more foreign tourists to ease the pain of sanctions; South Korea says it may allow visits to the North.
What Kim Jong-un’s Latest Threats Say About His Trump Strategy
With an election and impeachment trial pending in the United States, North Korea’s leader added elements of caution in his threat of “shocking” action.