Kim Jun Ok

Directing·Jun 25, 1935

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Kim Jun-ok (Korean: 김준옥), born June 25, 1935, is a North Korean animation director and People's Artist. He has been a key figure at SEK Studio (formerly the Korean Art Film Studio and later the Korean 4.26 Children's Film Studio) since graduating from Pyongyang University of Fine Arts in 1958. Born in Pyoksong County, South Hwanghae Province, Kim Jun-ok began his career as an artist at the studio and has since been active as an animation artist and director in North Korea. In 1968, he directed his first film, the children's production "Eoksoe." His animated series "The Squirrel and the Hedgehog," released in the early 1970s, became a massive hit in North Korea. He is particularly known for directing the first four episodes of this series. Over his career, Kim Jun-ok has created over 300 children's films, including fairy tales such as "The Tale of Two Generals," "The Winged Dragon Horse," "The Sports Day," and "The Little Doctor," as well as about 10 animated series, including "The Clever Raccoon."

Film	Credit
The Queen of the Swallows2008 · Director	Director
The Enchanted Mountain2008 · Director	Director
In Search of the Titanic2004 · Director	Director
The Prince of the Dinosaurs2003 · Director	Director
The Legend of the Titanic1999 · Director	Director
The Black Corsair1998 · Director	Director
Pocahontas: Princess of the American Indians1997 · Director	Director
The Young Fisherman and the Black Dragon1996 · Director	Director
Quasimodo: The Hunchback of NotreDame1996 · Director	Director
Simba Junior to the World Cup1995 · Director	Director
Simba, the King Lion: The Final Battle1995 · Director	Director