Also known as: Gongjak (from the cited Wikipedia lead)
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The Spy Gone North (Korean: 공작; RR: Gongjak) is a 2018 South Korean spy drama film directed by Yoon Jong-bin. It stars Hwang Jung-min, Lee Sung-min, Cho Jin-woong and Ju Ji-hoon. The film is loosely based on the true story of Park Chae-seo, a former South Korean agent who infiltrated North Korea's nuclear facilities. It was released in theaters on August 8, 2018.
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The Spy Gone North (공작) — verified Korean film. Released 2018. Directed by Yoon Jong-bin. 4 verified cast.
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Genre: spy film, action film, drama film
Original language: Korean, Standard Chinese, Japanese
Title: The Spy Gone North
Director: Yoon Jong-bin
Release Date: August 8, 2018
Location: South Korean
Released: 2018
Country: 대한민국
Subject: 1990년대 안기부 간첩 '흑금성'
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Wikipedia lists the Korean name as 공작 (2018년 영화); KoreaAPI uses 공작 (chosen by source authority).
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The Spy Gone North (Korean: 공작; RR: Gongjak) is a 2018 South Korean spy drama film directed by Yoon Jong-bin. (Wikipedia lead; name cross-verified via Wikidata Q30607228 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC; Wikipedia The Spy Gone North 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC; TMDB 517991 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC, as of 2026-09-07, via KoreaAPI).
When was The Spy Gone North released?
The Spy Gone North was released in 2018 (verified via Wikidata Q30607228 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC; Wikipedia The Spy Gone North 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC; TMDB 517991 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
Who stars in The Spy Gone North?
Cast includes Hwang Jung-min, Lee Sung-min, Cho Jin-woong, Ju Ji-hoon (verified via Wikidata Q30607228 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC; Wikipedia The Spy Gone North 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC; TMDB 517991 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
Who directed The Spy Gone North?
The Spy Gone North was directed by Yoon Jong-bin (verified via Wikidata Q30607228 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC; Wikipedia The Spy Gone North 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC; TMDB 517991 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What is The Spy Gone North's genre?
The Spy Gone North — Genre: spy film, action film, drama film (verified via Wikidata Q30607228 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC; Wikipedia The Spy Gone North 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC; TMDB 517991 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What is The Spy Gone North's original language?
The Spy Gone North — Original language: Korean, Standard Chinese, Japanese (verified via Wikidata Q30607228 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC; Wikipedia The Spy Gone North 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC; TMDB 517991 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What is The Spy Gone North's title?
The Spy Gone North — Title: The Spy Gone North (verified via Wikidata Q30607228 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC; Wikipedia The Spy Gone North 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC; TMDB 517991 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What is The Spy Gone North's director?
The Spy Gone North — Director: Yoon Jong-bin (verified via Wikidata Q30607228 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC; Wikipedia The Spy Gone North 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC; TMDB 517991 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What is The Spy Gone North's release date?
The Spy Gone North — Release Date: August 8, 2018 (verified via Wikidata Q30607228 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC; Wikipedia The Spy Gone North 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC; TMDB 517991 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What is The Spy Gone North's location?
The Spy Gone North — Location: South Korean (verified via Wikidata Q30607228 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC; Wikipedia The Spy Gone North 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC; TMDB 517991 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What is The Spy Gone North's released?
The Spy Gone North — Released: 2018 (verified via Wikidata Q30607228 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC; Wikipedia The Spy Gone North 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC; TMDB 517991 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What is The Spy Gone North's country?
The Spy Gone North — Country: 대한민국 (verified via Wikidata Q30607228 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC; Wikipedia The Spy Gone North 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC; TMDB 517991 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What is The Spy Gone North's subject?
The Spy Gone North — Subject: 1990년대 안기부 간첩 '흑금성' (verified via Wikidata Q30607228 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC; Wikipedia The Spy Gone North 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC; TMDB 517991 2026-09-07 22:11 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
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