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The Best Episodes of Modern Korea Season 1

Every episode of Modern Korea Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Modern Korea Season 1!

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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Modern Korea Season 1 Episode 1 - Our Only Wish
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    #1 - Our Only Wish

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Lee Tae-woong
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Modern Korea Season 1 Episode 2 - Great Expectations
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    #2 - Great Expectations

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Youm Ji-sun
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Modern Korea Season 1 Episode 3 - The Test of Your Life: Birth of K-SAT
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    #3 - The Test of Your Life: Birth of K-SAT

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Jeun Ah-young
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Modern Korea Season 1 Episode 4 - We Built This City: Sampoong
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    #4 - We Built This City: Sampoong

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Gu Sang-mo
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Modern Korea Season 1 Episode 5 - Dynasty
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    #5 - Dynasty

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Jeon Jin
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Modern Korea Season 1 Episode 6 - Rapture: The Day They Vanished
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    #6 - Rapture: The Day They Vanished

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Leem Jong-youn
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Modern Korea Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
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    #7 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Our Only Wish" is the best rated episode of "Modern Korea" season 1. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Lee Tae-woong and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/31/2019. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Great Expectations".