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

I'm not the kind of director who aims to send a message out.

A film set is a workplace for me; it's my office, and nobody really wants to be in a stressful work environment.

I did have a feminist side to me, just not in such a pronounced way.

I am not going to do a film based on a bad scenario just to make a big Hollywood film or work with Hollywood stars.

If you are watching my films and wondering, am I missing humorous speak because I'm not Korean? Am I missing out? You don't have to worry, because you're only missing probably about a few cents worth out of your ticket price.

There's a humble beauty about listening to period instruments that I like.