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Modern Korea

KBS documentary series composed of archival footage
2019 ★ 10.0 3 seasons 16 eps TV-MA
Documentary

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

Where to watch Modern Korea

Modern Korea is available to stream on Nabby via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary has 3 seasons and 16 total episodes, rated 10.0/10 by 1 viewers. New episodes are still airing.

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Episodes 16 total across 3 seasons

7 episodes20193 watched
S1 · E1
53m
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Our Only Wish✓
Oct 31, 2019
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.
S1 · E2
53m
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Great Expectations✓
Nov 7, 2019
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.
S1 · E3
53m
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The Test of Your Life: Birth of K-SAT✓
Nov 14, 2019
Education was our hope. The movement between social classes became an important backbone in the establishment of the state and its industries.
S1 · E4
Up next
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We Built This City: Sampoong✓
Feb 6, 2020
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.
S1 · E5
53m
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Dynasty✓
Feb 13, 2020
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.
S1 · E6
53m
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Rapture: The Day They Vanished✓
Feb 20, 2020
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.
S1 · E7
46m
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Episode 7✓
Sep 3, 2020

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Modern Korea have?

Modern Korea has 3 seasons with 16 episodes in total.

Is Modern Korea still on the air?

Modern Korea is currently in production and returning for new episodes.

What network airs Modern Korea?

Modern Korea airs on KBS1.

When did Modern Korea first air?

Modern Korea first aired on October 31, 2019.

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