I tend not to use the humor which would only apply to Koreans, or which would only affect the Koreans, as much as I can.

I guess I probably make violent films partly because I can't express my anger in my real life very well.

I hate jeans for no reason.

I believe 'love' is very nice to hear, but it's used so much that it's come to a point where it's almost meaningless.

As I grow older I spend more time with my wife, and gradually my interest in the woman's world is growing.

I don't really believe in the auteur theory.

When I was growing up, we were taught in school that North Koreans, and especially the North Korean leadership, were all devils.