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The Spy Gone North (2018)

7.4 | Aug 08, 2018 (KR) | Drama, History, Thriller | 02:18
http://www.cj-entertainment.com/movie/spy-gone-north
undercover agent spy based on true story political campaign beijing, china nuclear threat political corruption 1990s 2000s inter-korean relations national intelligence service (nis)
Budget: 17 000 000 | Revenue: 3 175

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.

Featured Crew

Director, Screenplay
Martial Arts Choreographer
Digital Intermediate
Editor
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Executive Producer
Original Music Composer
Producer
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Sound Supervisor

Cast

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Hwang Jung-min
Heuk Geum-seong / Park Seok-yeong
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Lee Sung-min
Ri Myeong-woon
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Cho Jin-woong
Choi Hak-seong
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Ju Ji-hoon
Section Chief Jeong Moo-taek
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Jeong So-ri
Lee Hong-seol
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Kim Hong-pa
Kim Myung-soo
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Ki Joo-bong
President Kim Jong-il
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Kim Eung-soo
Department Head Kim
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Chae Yong
Hwang Byeong-cheol
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Park Sung-woong
Han Chang-joo

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Reviews

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Alunauwie
10 | Sep 29, 2025
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 review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)