Analyzing Social Issues in Park Chan-Wook's Films within Contemporary South Korean Cinema

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Scope 1.2 Objectives of the Study 1.3 Research Methodology 1.4 Structure of the Paper 2. Overview of South Korean Cinema 2.1 Historical Development 2.2 Key Themes and Trends 2.3 Influence of Globalization 3. Park Chan-Wook: A Cinematic Auteur 3.1 Biography and Filmography 3.2 Signature Style and Techniques 3.3 Critical Acclaim and Awards 4. Social Issues in Park Chan-Wook's Films 4.1 Representation of Gender Roles 4.2 The Impact of Family Dynamics 4.3 Critique of Socioeconomic Structures 5. Comparative Analysis with Contemporary Filmmakers 5.1 Bong Joon-ho's Social Commentary 5.2 Kim Ki-duk’s Societal Critiques 5.3 Similarities and Differences in Approaches 6. Cultural Context and Influence 6.1 South Korean Identity in Film 6.2 Influence of Confucian Values 6.3 Contemporary Global Impact 7. Case Studies of Selected Films 7.1 Analysis of "Oldboy" 7.2 Interpretation of "The Handmaiden" 7.3 Examination of "Thirst" 8. Conclusion and Future Research 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Implications for South Korean Cinema 8.3 Suggestions for Further Study