《 A history lesson: Post-WWII South Korea (1945-1999)》
Dramas and Movies about the turbulent events of post-war South Korea during the Cold War until the democratic movement during the late 1980's up to the late 1990's.
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1. When Life Gives You Tangerines
Korean Drama - 2025, 16 episodes
This drama provides general insight into the events and progression of Korean society from the early 60's to the late 90's with great detail in its settings. In a way it’s a bit like Forrest Gump for the history of the USA although not as adventurous.
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2. Youth of May
Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
A great adaption depicting the events leading up to the 1980 Gwangju Uprising from Gwangju inhabitants point of view.
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3. A Taxi Driver
Korean Movie - 2017
1980 Gwangju Uprising
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4. The Man Standing Next
Korean Movie - 2020
1979 Presidential assassination
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5. 12.12: The Day
Korean Movie - 2023
1979 presidential assassination aftermath
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6. The Attorney
Korean Movie - 2013
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7. 1987: When the Day Comes
Korean Movie - 2017
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8. May 18
Korean Movie - 2007
Apparently controversial, still decided to keep it in the list for now
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9. Ode to My Father
Korean Movie - 2014
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10. Hijack 1971
Korean Movie - 2024
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11. The Long Way Home
Korean Movie - 2015
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12. Snowdrop
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
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13. 71: Into the Fire
Korean Movie - 2010
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14. Default
Korean Movie - 2018
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15. Sandglass
Korean Drama - 1995, 24 episodes
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16. Peppermint Candy
Korean Movie - 2000
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17. Silmido
Korean Movie - 2003
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18. Once in a Summer
Korean Movie - 2006

















