The Han River Miracle: How Seoul Rose From the Ashes

In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the extraordinary transformation of Seoul from the rubble of the Korean War to a global metropolis. They trace the city's rebirth through the ambitious Han River development projects of the 1960s and 70s, the construction of the Gyeongbu Expressway, and the rise of industrial giants like Hyundai. Along the way, they uncover the human cost of rapid modernization—the migrant workers, the slum clearances, and the political repression that accompanied the economic boom. They also examine the role of the Park Chung-hee regime in driving this change, and how the legacy of that era still shapes Seoul today. From the Cheonggyecheon Stream restoration to the Gangnam district's explosive growth, this episode reveals the layers of history beneath Seoul's glittering surface. Join Lucas and Luna as they unravel the complex story of a city that refused to stay down, and the people who built it with their bare hands.

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