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Made it, Korea

By: Arirang Radio
  • Summary

  • The Making of Modern South Korea - Stories of South Korea's modern and contemporary history.
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Episodes
  • The Significance of the 2002 Korea Japan World Cup
    May 31 2024

    The 2002 FIFA World Cup, also branded as Korea Japan 2002, was the first World Cup that was held in Asia. It was also the first World Cup broadcasted live in HD in South Korea and the first major international sports event to be co-hosted by two countries. Today, we look into the 2002 FIFA World Cup and its significance.

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    24 mins
  • May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement
    May 24 2024

    The May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement refers to the movement carried out by the residents of Jeollanam-do Province and city of Gwangju, demanding the abolition of martial law and the resignation of Chun Doo-hwan. We explore how the May 18 Gwangju Democratic Uprising, which became a turning point for the serious discussion of "national liberation and socialism," was reported by foreign media.

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    22 mins
  • May 16, 1961 Coup
    May 17 2024

    The May 16 Military Coup was a coup d'état carried out by Major General Park Chung Hee and other officers of the South Korean Army on May 16, 1961. It marks the beginning of the military regime led by Park Chung Hee. We explore the reasons and background behind the installation of Park's authoritarian regime.

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    23 mins

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