Modern Korea

1. Our Only Wish

Air Date: 2019-10-31

On the surface, democratization had been achieved, but there were still many social problems and complaints in Korea near the end of the 1980s. The suppression that had lasted a very long time finally found an outlet in a unique time and space.

2. Great Expectations

Air Date: 2019-11-07

The major corporations and financial industry are thought to be the cause of growth in exports and also the danger of the IMF. The realities of the ‘97 Asian Financial Crisis and the IMF bailout are looked into in detail.

3. The Test of Your Life: Birth of K-SAT

Air Date: 2019-11-14

Education was our hope. The movement between social classes became an important backbone in the establishment of the state and its industries.

4. We Built This City: Sampoong

Air Date: 2020-02-06

June 29, 1995, 5:57 p.m. One of the most luxurious department stores in Gangnam collapsed. 502 people were killed and 937 were injured in the greatest tragedy since the Korean War. The collapse of the Sampoong Department Store was a national trauma broadcast across the nation for nearly a month.

5. Dynasty

Air Date: 2020-02-13

In 1982, a time when professional baseball had begun in Korea with each region having a team, it was difficult for Gwangju to receive corporation sponsorship. After trials and tribulations, a confectionary company decided to create the Haitai Tigers.

6. Rapture: The Day They Vanished

Air Date: 2020-02-20

October 27, 1992. In front of a church in Yeonnam, Seoul. A live broadcast is being prepared for domestic and international media. The Rapture Eschatology is the second coming of Christ where only the believers will ascend to heaven. The cult preparing a mass suicide at midnight has family members and police outside the church in a panic.

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 2020-09-03

1. Post Modern Korea

Air Date: 2021-03-11

In the early 1990s, South Korea started regaining confidence in itself. “We hosted one of the most successful Olympic games ever. We are rich enough.Nobody can look down on us now. We are finally SOMEBODY.”

2. The Man Who Would Be King

Air Date: 2021-03-18

In January 1992, Chung Ju-yung founded the United National Party and exposed the fact that he had paid billions of won to former presidents. Determined to break the link between politics and economics, he ran in the 14th presidential election.

3. The Age of Beasts

Air Date: 2021-03-25

In the late 1980s, the expansion of democracy and the rapid economic growth in South Korea caused major changes in the lives of women. Women’s awareness of human rights was also gradually increasing. However, women were not yet the subjects of an equal democratic society.

4. K pop Genesis

Air Date: 2021-04-01

In the 1980s, the Korean music industry had a pattern of squeezing musicians, when selling records and distributing profits without proper regulation. In spite of this environment, the pioneering musicians who wanted new sounds and performances, gave birth to the first generation of electronic music and hip-hop through their efforts.

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2023-09-07

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2022-10-27

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2022-11-03

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2022-11-10

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2022-11-17