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[[File:JSA-poster.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Korean theatrical poster for ''Joint Security Area'' (2000).]]
[[File:JSA-poster.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Korean theatrical poster for ''Joint Security Area'' (2000).]]


'''''Joint Security Area''''' (Korean Title: '''''Gongdong gyeongbi guyeok JSA / 공동경비구역 JSA''''') is a 2000 Korean drama film directed by Park Chan-Wook (''[[Oldboy]]'') and starring [[Byung-hun Lee]] (''[[A Bittersweet Life]]''), [[Kang-ho Song]] (''[[Shiri]]'') and [[Young Ae Lee]]. Set in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea, the film follows the investigation of a fatal gunbattle between the two countries that becomes increasingly complicated as the motivations of the soldiers involved become clearer.   
'''''Joint Security Area''''' (Korean: '''''Gongdong gyeongbi guyeok JSA / 공동경비구역 JSA''''') is a 2000 South Korean drama film directed by Park Chan-wook (''[[Oldboy]]'') and starring [[Lee Byung-hun]] (''[[A Bittersweet Life]]''), [[Song Kang-ho]] (''[[Shiri]]''), and Lee Young-ae. Set in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea, the film follows the investigation of a fatal gunbattle between the two countries that becomes increasingly complicated as the motivations of the soldiers involved become clearer.   


'''The following weapons are featured in the film ''Joint Security Area'':'''
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=Handguns=
=Handguns=
==Beretta 92FS==
==Beretta 92FS==
 
ROKA Sergeant Lee Soo-hyeok ([[Lee Byung-hun]]) and Private Nam Sung-shik (Kim Tae-woo) carry [[Beretta 92FS]] pistols as their sidearms, as do other ROKA and US soldiers. In reality, ROKA forces use the [[Daewoo K5]] as their standard sidearm. However, South Korean JSA security forces consisted of Korean Augmentation To the US Army (KATUSA) soldiers until 2004. KATUSA soldiers use the same weapon and uniforms as the US Army.
ROKA Sergeant Lee Soo-hyeok ([[Byung-hun Lee]]) and Private Nam Sung-shik ([[Tae Woo Kim]]) carry [[Beretta 92FS]] pistols as their sidearms, as do other ROK and American soldiers. In reality, ROK forces use the [[Daewoo DP-51 / K5 Pistol]] as their standard sidearm.  


[[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm]]
[[File:JSA-Beretta-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Sgt. Lee demonstrates the loading of a Beretta 92F for Major Sophie Jean ([[Young Ae Lee]]).]]
[[File:JSA-Beretta-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Sgt. Lee demonstrates the loading of a Beretta 92F for Major Sophie Jean (Lee Young-ae).]]
[[File:JSA-Beretta-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Sophie examines a jammed Beretta that contradicts the claims made by Sgt. Lee and Pvt. Nam.]]
[[File:JSA-Beretta-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Sophie examines a jammed Beretta that contradicts the claims made by Sgt. Lee and Pvt. Nam.]]
[[File:JSA-Beretta-3.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Sgt. Lee fires a Beretta during shooting practice.]]
[[File:JSA-Beretta-3.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Sgt. Lee fires a Beretta during shooting practice.]]
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=="Pre-B" CZ 75==
=="Pre-B" CZ 75==


KPA Sergeant Oh Kyeong-pil ([[Kang-ho Song]]) and Private Jeong Woo-jin  ([[Ha-Kyun Shin]]) carry "Pre-B" [[CZ-75]] pistols as their standard sidearms. In contrast to the inaccurate use of the Beretta by the ROKA forces, the CZ-75 is actually used by the North Korean military under the name ''Baek Du San''.  
KPA Sergeant Oh Kyeong-pil ([[Song Kang-ho]]) and Private Jeong Woo-jin  (Shin Ha-kyun) carry "Pre-B" [[CZ-75]] pistols as their standard sidearms. The CZ-75 is actually used by the North Korean military under the name ''Baek Du San''.  


[[Image:Cz75.jpg|thumb|none|350px|"Pre-B" CZ 75 - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:Cz75.jpg|thumb|none|350px|"Pre-B" CZ 75 - 9x19mm]]
[[File:JSA-CZ75-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|The "Pre-B" CZ 75, as seen in the film's climax.]]
[[File:JSA-CZ75-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|The "Pre-B" CZ 75, as seen in the film's climax.]]
[[File:JSA-CZ75-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Sgt. Oh attempts to intervene in a standoff between Sgt. Lee and a kPA officer.]]
[[File:JSA-CZ75-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Sgt. Oh attempts to intervene in a standoff between Sgt. Lee and a KPA officer.]]
[[File:JSA-CZ75-4.jpg|thumb|500px|none|The CZ 75 is pointed at Pvt. Nam.]]
[[File:JSA-CZ75-4.jpg|thumb|500px|none|The CZ 75 is pointed at Pvt. Nam.]]
[[File:JSA-CZ75-3.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Sgt. Oh fires his CZ 75.]]
[[File:JSA-CZ75-3.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Sgt. Oh fires his CZ 75.]]
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=Rifles=
=Rifles=


==M16A1 (With M16A2 Handguards)==
==M16A1 (With M16A2 handguards)==
ROKA soldiers patrolling the DMZ are mostly armed with the [[M16A1|M16A1]] with [[M16A2]] handguards in lieu of the [[Daewoo K2]] that is used in reality. It is worth noting that ROKA forces throughout the movie are wearing U.S. Army uniforms and equipment rather than the actual ROKA gear, most likely because of the difficulty of getting genuine South Korean weapons.  
ROKA soldiers patrolling the DMZ are mostly armed with the [[M16A1]] with [[M16A2]] handguards. ROKA forces throughout the movie are wearing US Army uniforms and equipment because they are KATUSAs.


[[Image:M16A1wA2Handguards.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16A1 with A2 style handguards - 5.56x45mm.]]
[[Image:M16A1wA2Handguards.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16A1 with A2 style handguards - 5.56x45mm]]
[[File:JSA-M16-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A soldier uses a M16A1 with a night-vision scope during a patrol along the DMZ.]]
[[File:JSA-M16-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A soldier uses a M16A1 with a night-vision scope during a patrol along the DMZ.]]
[[File:JSA-M16-3.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Sgt. Lee holds a M16A1 during a winter patrol.]]
[[File:JSA-M16-3.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Sgt. Lee holds a M16A1 during a winter patrol.]]
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[[M4A1]] carbines with C-More sights are used by ROKA soldiers during the gun battle at the border post.  
[[M4A1]] carbines with C-More sights are used by ROKA soldiers during the gun battle at the border post.  


[[Image:ColtM4 FirstVersion.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M4A1 Carbine - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:ColtM4 FirstVersion.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M4A1 - 5.56x45mm]]
[[File:JSA-M4-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|ROKA soldiers with M4A1 carbines take their positions.]]
[[File:JSA-M4-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|ROKA soldiers with M4A1 carbines take their positions.]]
[[File:JSA-M4-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A ROKA soldier exchanges fire with KPA troops at the opposite side of the DMZ.]]
[[File:JSA-M4-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A ROKA soldier exchanges fire with KPA troops at the opposite side of the DMZ.]]
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Interestingly, South Korean soldiers fire a [[Daewoo K3]] during the gun battle, which is modified with the addition of a heat shield and a different buttstock to resemble the [[M249 SAW]]. Mocking up the Daewoo K3 as an American weapon is strange as the Daewoo K3 is a South Korean weapon to begin with.
Interestingly, South Korean soldiers fire a [[Daewoo K3]] during the gun battle, which is modified with the addition of a heat shield and a different buttstock to resemble the [[M249 SAW]]. Mocking up the Daewoo K3 as an American weapon is strange as the Daewoo K3 is a South Korean weapon to begin with.


[[Image:Korean Pig.jpg|thumb|none|400px|An Daewoo K3 without a disintegrating belt. - 5.56x45mm NATO]]
[[File:Daewoo K3.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Daewoo K3 - 5.56x45mm NATO]]
[[Image:Fn_m249saw_mk2_10-1-.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M249-E2 SAW - upgraded M249 with heat shield and full synthetic Stock, equipped with a 200 round ammo drum - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:Fn_m249saw_mk2_10-1-.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M249-E2 SAW - upgraded M249 with heat shield and full synthetic Stock, equipped with a 200 round ammo drum - 5.56x45mm]]
[[File:JSA-K3-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A ROKA soldier fires a Daewoo K3 at the North Koreans.]]
[[File:JSA-K3-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A ROKA soldier fires a Daewoo K3 at the North Koreans.]]
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A [[Browning M1919A4]] can be seen in archival footage about the Korean War.  
A [[Browning M1919A4]] can be seen in archival footage about the Korean War.  


[[File:M1919A4 pintle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A4 on an M31C pedestal mount - 30-06.]]
[[File:M1919A4 pintle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A4 on an M31C pedestal mount - .30-06 Springfield]]
[[File:JSA-M1919.jpg|thumb|500px|none|An American soldier mans a Browning M1919A4.]]
[[File:JSA-M1919.jpg|thumb|500px|none|An American soldier mans a Browning M1919A4.]]



Latest revision as of 11:29, 26 July 2022

Korean theatrical poster for Joint Security Area (2000).

Joint Security Area (Korean: Gongdong gyeongbi guyeok JSA / 공동경비구역 JSA) is a 2000 South Korean drama film directed by Park Chan-wook (Oldboy) and starring Lee Byung-hun (A Bittersweet Life), Song Kang-ho (Shiri), and Lee Young-ae. Set in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea, the film follows the investigation of a fatal gunbattle between the two countries that becomes increasingly complicated as the motivations of the soldiers involved become clearer.


The following weapons were used in the film Joint Security Area:


Handguns

Beretta 92FS

ROKA Sergeant Lee Soo-hyeok (Lee Byung-hun) and Private Nam Sung-shik (Kim Tae-woo) carry Beretta 92FS pistols as their sidearms, as do other ROKA and US soldiers. In reality, ROKA forces use the Daewoo K5 as their standard sidearm. However, South Korean JSA security forces consisted of Korean Augmentation To the US Army (KATUSA) soldiers until 2004. KATUSA soldiers use the same weapon and uniforms as the US Army.

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Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm
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Sgt. Lee demonstrates the loading of a Beretta 92F for Major Sophie Jean (Lee Young-ae).
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Sophie examines a jammed Beretta that contradicts the claims made by Sgt. Lee and Pvt. Nam.
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Sgt. Lee fires a Beretta during shooting practice.
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A Beretta is fired during the film's climax.

"Pre-B" CZ 75

KPA Sergeant Oh Kyeong-pil (Song Kang-ho) and Private Jeong Woo-jin (Shin Ha-kyun) carry "Pre-B" CZ-75 pistols as their standard sidearms. The CZ-75 is actually used by the North Korean military under the name Baek Du San.

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"Pre-B" CZ 75 - 9x19mm
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The "Pre-B" CZ 75, as seen in the film's climax.
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Sgt. Oh attempts to intervene in a standoff between Sgt. Lee and a KPA officer.
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The CZ 75 is pointed at Pvt. Nam.
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Sgt. Oh fires his CZ 75.

Rifles

M16A1 (With M16A2 handguards)

ROKA soldiers patrolling the DMZ are mostly armed with the M16A1 with M16A2 handguards. ROKA forces throughout the movie are wearing US Army uniforms and equipment because they are KATUSAs.

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M16A1 with A2 style handguards - 5.56x45mm
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A soldier uses a M16A1 with a night-vision scope during a patrol along the DMZ.
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Sgt. Lee holds a M16A1 during a winter patrol.
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Lee hides behind a tree when his patrol spots approaching KPA troops.

AKM

KPA soldiers use the AKM rifle throughout the film, most prominently during the gun battle at the beginning of the film and a scene where North and South Korean soldiers meet during a winter patrol.

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AKM, Stamped Steel Receiver w/ slant muzzle brake - 7.62x39mm
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Sgt. Oh points an AKM at Pvt. Nam when he stumbles into their bunker.
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KPA soldiers point AKMs at their South Korean counterparts.
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A KPA officer holds an AKM as he exchanges cigarettes with a ROKA officer.
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KPA soldiers fire AKMs.

Colt Model 653

A South Korean officer carries a Colt Model 653 carbine during a winter patrol.

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Colt Model 653 Carbine 16" barrel - 5.56x45mm
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The officer aims the Model 653.
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The officer lowers his Model 653 to go meet his North Korean counterpart.

M4A1 Carbine

M4A1 carbines with C-More sights are used by ROKA soldiers during the gun battle at the border post.

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M4A1 - 5.56x45mm
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ROKA soldiers with M4A1 carbines take their positions.
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A ROKA soldier exchanges fire with KPA troops at the opposite side of the DMZ.

Machine Guns

Daewoo K3 (Mocked up as M249 SAW)

Interestingly, South Korean soldiers fire a Daewoo K3 during the gun battle, which is modified with the addition of a heat shield and a different buttstock to resemble the M249 SAW. Mocking up the Daewoo K3 as an American weapon is strange as the Daewoo K3 is a South Korean weapon to begin with.

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Daewoo K3 - 5.56x45mm NATO
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M249-E2 SAW - upgraded M249 with heat shield and full synthetic Stock, equipped with a 200 round ammo drum - 5.56x45mm
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A ROKA soldier fires a Daewoo K3 at the North Koreans.
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The different gas block and front sight post arrangement on the K3 compared to the M249 is noticeable in this side shot. Also note the curved, rather than angular, charging handle.

Browning M1919A4

A Browning M1919A4 can be seen in archival footage about the Korean War.

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Browning M1919A4 on an M31C pedestal mount - .30-06 Springfield
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An American soldier mans a Browning M1919A4.

Other

M203 Grenade Launcher

M203 grenade launchers are mounted on some of the M16A1s used by ROKA soldiers.

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M16A1 5.56x45mm with M203 grenade launcher 40mm
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A soldier in the background holds a M16A1/M203.

M72 LAW

ROKA soldiers fire a M72 LAW at a North Korean position during the gun battle.

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M72A2 LAW - 66mm
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A ROKA soldier prepares to fire a M72 LAW.
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The LAW is fired at a North Korean position.