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: In Development; premiering May 2026
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
Travel
Episodes ordered: 5 episodes
Official site: www.bbc.co.uk
Next Episode
DMZ to Seoul
Episode 1x01; May 4, 2026
Michael begins his journey at the tense frontier of the Demilitarised Zone before heading to the capital of Seoul, a vast-fast moving city that has become one of the world's most advanced cities.
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