Great Korean Railway Journeys

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

Web channel: United Kingdom BBC iPlayer (2026 - now)
Average Runtime: 29 minutes
Status: To Be Determined
Show Type: Documentary
Genres: Travel
Episodes ordered: 5 episodes

Official site: www.bbc.co.uk

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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 NameAirdateTrailer
1x05: Gwangju to JejuMay 4, 2026
1x04: Busan to JeonjuMay 4, 2026
1x03: Daejeon to BusanMay 4, 2026
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