There is a lot of extreme emotion in Korean film. It's because there are a lot of extremes in Korean society.

In the mid 1990s the Korean film industry was really open-minded.

When you first think of making a monster movie you have to realize that a lot of people may be down on you because there is a big prejudice against such films.

As a director, or just a film fan who wants to enjoy the festival, Cannes is the worst place to be. But it must be a paradise for distributors and importers.

No matter where I am working, I cannot make a film without 100% creative control and final cut. If there is such a guarantee, I can work anywhere.

I really hate the creature film convention that says you have to wait until the end to see the monster. One hour and all you've seen is just the tip of the creature's tail.

In Korean films there is only really a strong tradition of melodramas.