Actually, I can't stand watching violent scenes in films; I avoid watching horror films. I don't tend to watch action films mainly because I find them boring, but I watch the films of David Cronenberg and Martin Scorsese, usually in a state close to having a heart attack. I'm a complete coward. I make violent films as a result of my sensitivity to violence - in other words, my fear of violence.

Actually, I can't stand watching violent scenes in films; I avoid watching horror films. I don't tend to watch action films mainly because I find them boring, but I watch the films of David Cronenberg and Martin Scorsese, usually in a state close to having a heart attack. I'm a complete coward. I make violent films as a result of my sensitivity to violence - in other words, my fear of violence.

Sometimes you need these warm, human moments - something that feels close - to help things along.

Certain subjects may no longer be taboo in cinema. But there are ways to treat them that still create shock.

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

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.

Whenever I visit a city, I like to see what classical music concerts are on offer.