KOFA's 100 Korean Films

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In 2013, the Korean Film Archive asked 62 film scholars, professors, critics and curators to vote for the top 100 Korean films. The top 12 is ranked and the rest is in chronological order. 3 films tied for 1st place.

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KOFA previously made a list of the top 100 Korean films from 1936-1996.

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  1. 92 new

    Oldeuboi

    2003 — a.k.a. Oldboy, in 34 top lists Check
  2. 89 new

    Boksuneun naui geot

    2002 — a.k.a. Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, in 4 top lists Check
  3. 8 new

    Salinui chueok

    2003 — a.k.a. Memories of Murder, in 17 top lists Check
  4. 94 new

    Bin-jip

    2004 — a.k.a. 3-Iron, in 9 top lists Check
  5. 87 new

    Gongdong gyeongbi guyeok JSA

    2000 — a.k.a. Joint Security Area, in 3 top lists Check
  6. 1 +19

    Hanyo

    1960 — a.k.a. The Housemaid, in 8 top lists Check
  7. 98 new

    Madeo

    2009 — a.k.a. Mother, in 9 top lists Check
  8. 90 new

    Jigureul jikyeora!

    2003 — a.k.a. Save the Green Planet!, in 4 top lists Check
  9. 97 new

    Milyang

    2007 — a.k.a. Secret Sunshine, in 9 top lists Check
  10. 82 new

    Swiri

    1999 — a.k.a. Shiri, in 3 top lists Check
  11. 99 new

    Shi

    2010 — a.k.a. Poetry, in 7 top lists Check
  12. 65 +18

    Dharmaga tongjoguro kan kkadalgun

    1989 — a.k.a. Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East?, in 6 top lists Check
  13. 84 new

    Bakha satang

    1999 — a.k.a. Peppermint Candy, in 5 top lists Check
  14. 85 new

    Chunhyangdyun

    2000 — a.k.a. Chunhyang, in 7 top lists Check
  15. 78 +21

    Daijiga umule pajinnal

    1996 — a.k.a. The Day a Pig Fell Into the Well, in 4 top lists Check
  16. 91 new

    Baramnan gajok

    2003 — a.k.a. A Good Lawyer's Wife, in 2 top lists Check
  17. 23 -8

    Jiokhwa

    1958 — a.k.a. The Flower in Hell, in 2 top lists Check
  18. 53 +12

    Mandala

    1981, in 7 top lists Check
  19. 80 new

    Palwolui Keuriseumaseu

    1998 — a.k.a. Christmas in August, in 3 top lists Check
  20. 20 -11

    Piagol

    1955, in 1 top list Check
  21. 100 new

    Pieta

    2012, in 3 top lists Check
  22. 61 +16

    Sibaji

    1987 — a.k.a. The Surrogate Woman, in 4 top lists Check
  23. 36 +3

    Bimujang jidae

    1965 — a.k.a. The Demilitarized Zone, in 2 top lists Check
  24. 77 +21

    Ggotip

    1996, in 3 top lists Check
  25. 29 -

    Goryeo jang

    1963 — a.k.a. Burying Old Alive, in 1 top list Check
  26. 43 +3

    Hyuil

    1968 — a.k.a. A Day Off, in 2 top lists Check
  27. 4 +8

    Jayu buin

    1956 — a.k.a. Madame Freedom, in 3 top lists Check
  28. 76 +21

    Jeon tae-il

    1995 — a.k.a. A Single Spark, in 2 top lists Check
  29. 81 new

    Kangwon-do ui him

    1998 — a.k.a. The Power of Kangwon Province, in 2 top lists Check
  30. 14 -13

    Mimong

    1936 — a.k.a. Sweet Dream, in 2 top lists Check
  31. 62 +16

    Nageuneneun kileseodo swiji anhneunda

    1987 — a.k.a. The Man with Three Coffins, in 2 top lists Check
  32. 54 +12

    Nanjeongiga soaolrin jakeun kong

    1981 — a.k.a. A Ball Shot by a Midget, in 1 top list Check
  33. 2 +21

    Obaltan

    1961 — a.k.a. Aimless Bullet, in 6 top lists Check
  34. 25 -6

    Park Sa-bang

    1960 — a.k.a. Mr Park, in 1 top list Check
  35. 67 +18

    Paupjeonya

    1990 — a.k.a. The Night Before the Strike, in 1 top list Check
  36. 12 +82

    Seopyeonje

    1993 — a.k.a. Sopyonje, in 6 top lists Check
  37. 16 new

    Bandoui bom

    1941 — a.k.a. Spring on the Korean Peninsula, in 1 top list Check
  38. 37 +3

    Chou

    1966 — a.k.a. Green Rain, in 1 top list Check
  39. 19 -12

    Eunmyeongui son

    1954 — a.k.a. The Hand of Destiny, in 1 top list Check
  40. 95 new

    Gajokeui tansaeng

    2006 — a.k.a. Family Ties, in 2 top lists Check
  41. 34 +2

    Geomeun meori

    1964 — a.k.a. Black Hair, in 2 top lists Check
  42. 58 +16

    Gipgo puleun bam

    1985 — a.k.a. The Deep Blue Night, in 1 top list Check
  43. 57 +14

    Golae sanyang

    1984 — a.k.a. Whale Hunting, in 2 top lists Check
  44. 39 +5

    Gwilo

    1967 — a.k.a. The Way Home, in 1 top list Check
  45. 52 +10

    Jagko

    1980 — a.k.a. Pursuit of Death, in 2 top lists Check
  46. 42 +3

    Janggun-ui suyeom

    1968 — a.k.a. The General's Mustache, in 2 top lists Check
  47. 86 new

    Jukgeona hokeun nabbeugeona

    2000 — a.k.a. Die Bad, in 1 top list Check
  48. 18 -12

    Maeumui gohyang

    1949 — a.k.a. A Hometown in Heart, in 4 top lists Check
  49. 24 -6

    Romaenseu ppappa

    1960, in 1 top list Check
  50. 46 +8

    Sampoganeun kil

    1975 — a.k.a. Road to Sampo, in 3 top lists Check
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