Category Archives: Hong Kil Dong

Review: Pyongyang Nalpharam

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

Museum curator: “Our traditional martial art was established as Thaekkyon in Ri Dynasty through Koryo’s. Regionally its practitioners were nicknamed differently. Eg, Chaebi and Jebi…” Mr Ko: “… and those around Mount Taesong were called Pyongyang Nalpharam… “ I loved the feel … Continue reading →

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Review: Hong Kil Dong

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

Although not directed by him, or made while he was still resident in the country, Hong Kil Dong (1986) bears all the hallmarks of a Shin Sang-ok production. By that I mean this film, unlike practically every North Korea film … Continue reading →

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