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Busan to Jeonju

Michael鈥檚 journey continues in Busan, South Korea鈥檚 second city, on the country鈥檚 south eastern coast. Later, he heads to Jeonju, where he meets a master craftsman producing hanji paper.

Michael鈥檚 journey continues in Busan, South Korea鈥檚 second city, on the country鈥檚 south eastern coast. On the seafront at Haeundae Beach, he boards the Sky Capsule monorail along a former coastal railway route, reimagined as a scenic ride above the shoreline.

From here, Michael heads to Jagalchi Fish Market, one of the largest in South Korea, where he explores Busan鈥檚 long fishing heritage with a local food blogger and samples the city鈥檚 famously fresh seafood.

Overlooking Busan鈥檚 vast container port, Michael discovers how the city became Korea鈥檚 principal maritime gateway, handling the majority of the nation鈥檚 seaborne trade.

In Jeonju, one of Korea鈥檚 oldest cities and former heart of the Joseon dynasty. Exploring its historic hanok village, he meets a master craftsman producing hanji paper using techniques refined over centuries.

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Role Contributor
Presenter Michael Portillo
Director Ben Rowland
Executive Producer John Comerford
Executive Producer Alison Kreps

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