
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.
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S01E01 · 2026-05-04
DMZ to Seoul

S01E02 · 2026-05-04
Suwon to Seodaemun (Seoul)

S01E03 · 2026-05-04
Daejeon to Busan

S01E04 · 2026-05-04
Busan to Jeonju

S01E05 · 2026-05-04
Gwangju to Jeju