Joint Security Area

Two North Korean soldiers are killed on the border between North and South, triggering an investigation by a neutral party in the conflict.

Along the partition line that divides Korea at the 38. Parallel North, a demilitarized zone has been established. With the largest number of landmines anywhere in the world, the zone is also a permanent war zone between capitalism and (in lack of a better term) communism. 

JSA opens as an “incident” has occurred in the zone. The investigator who is sent to look into the matter, suspects that there has been contact, over some time, between North Korean and South Korean soldiers. Soon it is revealed that the four soldiers in question have developed a unique friendship.

A major box office hit upon its release in South Korea, JSA is a superbly acted thriller which deals intelligently with moral dilemmas, comprising reverie, suspense, humour, and politics into a beautifully and deftly composed whole.

Film fra Sør Arkiv 2019

Korean Culture Day

In collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Norway, we invite you to experience some of the best Korean cultural events Oslo has to offer. 

The program includes a variety of films, performances, activities, and food.

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