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The Best Episodes of Modern Korea Season 2

Every episode of Modern Korea Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Modern Korea Season 2!

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 2 Episode 1 - Post Modern Korea
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    #1 - Post Modern Korea

    S2:E1

    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.”

    Director:Lee Tae-woong
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Modern Korea Season 2 Episode 2 - The Man Who Would Be King
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    #2 - The Man Who Would Be King

    S2:E2

    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.

    Director:Park Geon
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Modern Korea Season 2 Episode 3 - The Age of Beasts
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    #3 - The Age of Beasts

    S2:E3

    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.

    Director:Jeong Jae-eun
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Modern Korea Season 2 Episode 4 - K pop Genesis
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    #4 - K pop Genesis

    S2:E4

    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.

    Directors:Leem Jong-youn, Youm Ji-sun
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Modern Korea Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
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    #5 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Post Modern Korea" is the best rated episode of "Modern Korea" season 2. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Lee Tae-woong and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/11/2021. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Man Who Would Be King".