Mar 11, 2021 · 47m
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.”


KBS documentary series composed of archival footage
The documentary series were made to look back on Korea’s modern history. It tells stories of specific moments in time weaving together relevant video clips from news broadcasts, dramas, shows and other documentaries
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Mar 11, 2021 · 47m
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.”
Mar 18, 2021 · 48m
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.
Mar 25, 2021 · 48m
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.
Apr 1, 2021 · 49m
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.
Sep 7, 2023 · 48m
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
Modern Korea Season 2 premiered on March 11, 2021.
Modern Korea Season 2 has 5 episodes.
The season opens with Season 2 Episode 1, "Post Modern Korea". It aired on March 11, 2021.
Go to Season 2 Episode 1