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In the lasting days of the Cold War.
South Korea, 1993. An agent of the National Intelligence Service is sent to Beijing to infiltrate a group of North Korean officials with the ultimate goal of obtaining information about their nuclear program.
The Spy Gone North (2018) is a drama, history and thriller film directed by Yoon Jong-bin, released on August 8, 2018 with a runtime of 2h 18m. It stars Hwang Jung-min, Lee Sung-min, Cho Jin-woong and Ju Ji-hoon. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 225 ratings.
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Hwang Jung-min
as Heuk Geum-seong / Park Seok-yeong
Lee Sung-min
as Ri Myeong-woon
Cho Jin-woong
as Choi Hak-seong
Ju Ji-hoon
as Section Chief Jeong Moo-taek
Jeong So-ri
as Lee Hong-seol
Kim Hong-pa
as Kim Myung-soo
Ki Joo-bong
as President Kim Jong-il
Kim Eung-soo
as Department Head Kim
Chae Yong
as Hwang Byeong-cheol
Park Sung-woong
as Han Chang-joo
Park Jin-young
as Kim Jang-hyeok
Nam Moon-chul
as National Assembly Member Park
Directed by Yoon Jong-bin, written by Kwon Sung-hui and Yoon Jong-bin, produced by Kuk Su-ran, Han Jae-duk and Son Sang-bum.
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 225 ratings.
Along with impressively slick cinematography via Choi Chan-min and some outstanding production design (Taipei stands in for Beijing and North Korea), the film provides some fascinating insights into Korean history following the Cold War and the transition from a tightly-controlled to a more democratic South Korea. You don’t need to know much about Korean politics to enjoy ‘The Spy Gone North’; you only need an…
Reviewed on September 9, 2019
The Spy Gone North masterfully adapts the true story of ex-spy Park Chae Seo, offering a gripping espionage thriller grounded in real-world politics. With flawless cinematography, compelling performances, and impressively realistic sets (all filmed in South Korea), the film delivers both suspense and substance. This is a must-watch for fans of spy dramas craving authenticity and cinematic excellence. Read the full…
Reviewed on September 29, 2025
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The main cast of The Spy Gone North (2018) includes Hwang Jung-min, Lee Sung-min, Cho Jin-woong, Ju Ji-hoon and Jeong So-ri. The film was directed by Yoon Jong-bin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Spy Gone North was released on August 8, 2018 and runs for 2h 18m.
The Spy Gone North (2018) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 225 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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