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What is Park Chan-Wook known for?

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Park Chan-Wook is known the world over as one of South Korea’s greatest filmmakers. Several of his films have received international acclaim, including Boksuneun naui geot (2002; Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance), Oldeuboi (2003; Oldboy), Chinjeolhan geumjassi (2005; Lady Vengeance), Ah-ga-ssi (2016; The Handmaiden), Heojil kyolshim (2022; Decision to Leave), and Eojjeolsuga eobsda (2025; No Other Choice).