《 A history lesson: Post-WWII South Korea (1945-1999)》

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.

A great adaption depicting the events leading up to the 1980 Gwangju Uprising from Gwangju inhabitants point of view.

1980 Gwangju Uprising 

1979 Presidential assassination

1979 presidential assassination aftermath 

Apparently controversial, still decided to keep it in the list for now