- American filmmaker Sean Baker is a huge fan of his work, referring to him as a "modern master".
- The retrospective viewing of Lee Chang-dong 's movies was organized as part of the official program during 2007 Golden Apricot International Film Festival held in Yerevan, Armenia.
- Serving as Minister of Culture in Roh Moo-Hyun's government. (June 2003)
- Member of the jury at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in 2010.
- Brother of Joon-dong Lee.
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