TagChoi Dong-hoon

How have Korean crime films evolved while reflecting the realities of Korean society and the anxieties of their respective eras?

In this blog post, I will examine the evolution of Korean crime films from the 1960s through 2012 and discuss how these films—focusing on major works such as ‘Public Enemy’, ‘Memories of Murder’, ‘A Tale of Crime’, ‘The Chaser’, ‘Mother’, and ‘Unjust Deal’—have reflected changes in Korean society and the public’s sentiments...