Movie director Kim Ki-duk, best known for his 1964 film “Barefooted Youth” (1964), died of lung cancer, Thursday. He was 83 years old.
Kim was diagnosed with lung cancer and has been fighting the disease since last April.
Kim was born in Seoul in 1934 and first debuted with his film “Five Marines” in 1961, going on to produce 60 movies in 16 years.
His most popular works are “Barefooted Youth” starring Shin Seong-il and Um Aing-ran, “Yongary: Monster from the Deep” (1967) and “124 Troops” (1970).
After directing his last piece “The Glorious 9th Inning,” Kim taught at Seoul Institute of the Arts. He also served as head of the drama, film and dance departments at the National Academy of Arts of The Republic of Korea since 2015.
In 1962, Kim won named the “Best New Director” at Daejong Award and received the Okgwan Order, the nation’s highest cultural honor from the government.
He is not to be confused with Kim Ki-duk born 1960, famous for 2012 film “Pieta” among others.