Jeong Seo-kyeong | |
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정서경 | |
Born | 1975 South Korea |
Education | Seoul National University Korea National University of Arts |
Occupation | Screenwriter |
Years active | 2002–present |
Organization(s) | Korea Television and Radio Writers Association (KTRWA) |
Honours | Presidential Commendation |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 정서경 |
Revised Romanization | Jeong Seo-kyeong |
McCune–Reischauer | Jeong Sŏkyŏng |
Jeong Seo-kyeong (Korean: 정서경; born 1975) is a South Korean screenwriter. In 2002, she debuted as an independent film director and scriptwriter with the short film, Electricians. She is best known for her works with critically acclaimed director Park Chan-wook such as Lady Vengeance (2005), I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK (2006), Thirst (2009), The Handmaiden (2016), and Decision to Leave (2022).
Jeong has received numerous awards and nominations for her screenwriting work both domestically and internationally. Recognitions include accolades from the Asian Film Awards, Baeksang Arts Awards, Blue Dragon Film Awards, the Chicago Film Critics Association, and the Sitges Film Festival. In June 2018, Jeong was among those invited to be a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).[1][2]