Great Korean Railway Journeys sees Michael travel the length of South Korea, beginning in the Demilitarised Zone through Seoul and beyond on high-speed trains exceeding 200 miles per hour. From a peninsula defined by division and war to a capital transformed by rapid development, he examines South Korea's emergence as a global force in technology and culture. Visiting ancient royal sites, industrial centres and major ports, and continuing to Busan and Jeju Island, he traces stories of resilience, reinvention and national identity.
Show Info
Average Runtime: 29 minutes
Status: To Be Determined
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
Travel
Episodes ordered: 5 episodes
Official site: www.bbc.co.uk
(waiting for more votes)
Previous Episode
Gwangju to Jeju
Episode 1x05; May 4, 2026
On the final leg of his journey, Michael travels to South Korea's south west, where food, protest and landscape reveal the values that have shaped the modern nation.
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 1x05: Gwangju to Jeju | May 4, 2026 | |
| 1x04: Busan to Jeonju | May 4, 2026 | |
| 1x03: Daejeon to Busan | May 4, 2026 |
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