[The Chosun Ilbo, September 4 2007] 'D-War' Director Returns Home Triumphant

Director Shim Hyung-rae of the controversial film "D-War" has finally made a public appearance in Korea. The 49-year old filmmaker, who had left for the U.S. after just a brief stage greeting on the opening day of his movie, came back to face the local press. He had refused to give any interviews until now. On Monday, however, Shim had something to show the press: a picture of him and a Sony Pictures executive signing a deal for the DVD distribution of "D-War" and a contract containing the signature of the company's chief executive.