Joint Security Area Review Facts: Cast, Story and Legacy
A TMDB-backed guide to Joint Security Area, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

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Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Kocowa. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Lee Young-ae as Maj. Sophie E. Jean; Lee Byung-hun as Sgt. Lee Soo-hyuk; Song Kang-ho as Sgt. Oh Kyeong-pil; Kim Tae-woo as Pvt. Nam Sung-shik; Shin Ha-kyun as Pvt. Jeong Woo-jin; Herbert Ulrich as Capt. Persson; Christoph Hofrichter as Maj. Gen. Bruno Botta; Lee Han-wi as Major Kang
About Joint Security Area
Two North Korean soldiers are killed in the border area between North and South Korea, prompting an investigation by a neutral body. The sergeant is the shooter, but the lead investigator, a Swiss-Korean woman, receives differing accounts from the two sides.
More like Joint Security Area
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Joint Security Area?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Kocowa. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Joint Security Area?
Lee Young-ae as Maj. Sophie E. Jean; Lee Byung-hun as Sgt. Lee Soo-hyuk; Song Kang-ho as Sgt. Oh Kyeong-pil; Kim Tae-woo as Pvt. Nam Sung-shik; Shin Ha-kyun as Pvt. Jeong Woo-jin; Herbert Ulrich as Capt. Persson; Christoph Hofrichter as Maj. Gen. Bruno Botta; Lee Han-wi as Major Kang
Is this Joint Security Area guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



