The cast and crew of 'Parasite' accepting the award for best picture at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb 9, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. — AP
SEOUL: South Korean social media erupted in celebration on Feb 10 after the dark comedy Parasite netted the country's first-ever wins at the Academy Awards.
Parasite director Bong Joon-ho said he was honoured to be awarded Best Original Screenplay, a historic first Oscar for South Korea's film industry. The movie also bagged the International Feature Film award.
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