Seoul, Sept. 3 -- The Korean Film Council has selected Park Chan-wook's 'No Other Choice' as the country's submission for best international feature at the upcoming 98th Academy Awards, reported Variety.

The move positions the acclaimed filmmaker, whose credits include 'Oldboy', 'The Handmaiden' and 'Decision to Leave', which was shortlisted in the category for a fresh run at Oscar glory.

The dark comedy, adapted from Donald E. Westlake's novel 'The Ax,' premiered at the Venice Film Festival, where it is competing for the Golden Lion.

Lee Byung-hun, best known globally from 'Squid Game,' takes the lead as Yoo Man-su, a paper-industry veteran pushed to desperate, murderous extremes after 25 years of loyalty is abruptly discarded, accord...