Disasters that Shaped Modern Korea (1950s-70s)
Episode description
Modern Korea was shaped as much by its disasters as its achievements. In the first of four episodes, we cover sinkings, fires, hijackings, and mass murders that still echo through society.
- (Jan 9, 1953) Ferry MV Changgyeong sinking
- (1969) Korean Air Lines YS-11 hijacking
- (Dec 15, 1970) Sinking of Namyoung-Ho ferry
- (1971) Gimpo mass shooting
- (Dec 25, 1971) Daeyeongak Hotel fire - Deadliest hotel fire in world history
- (Aug-Oct, 1975) Serial killing spree - Kim Dae Du
- (1977) Iri Station explosion
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Music by Soraksan
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Credits
Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey
Music by Soraksan
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Angel Earl
Joel Bonomini
Devon Hiphner
Gabi Palomino
Steve Marsh
Eva Sikora
Ron Chang
Mackenzie Moore
Minseok Lee
Hunter Winter
Cecilia Löfgren Dumas
Josephine Rydberg
Devin Buchanan
Ashley Wright
George Irion