Lee Chang-dong (born July 4, 1954) is a South Korean film director, screenwriter, and novelist. He received the Special Award for Directing at the 2008 Asian Film Awards and was nominated for the Golden Lion and the Palme d'Or. Lee served as Minister of Culture and Tourism in the South Korean government from 2003 to 2004.

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