# Where to watch The Merchant: Gaekju 2015 (2015) in the UK

> The Merchant: Gaekju 2015 (2015) is currently available to stream in the UK on Kocowa. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 2015  
**Runtime:** 60 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 5.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T04:54:16.318Z)  

## Synopsis

Many great men come from humble beginnings. During the end of the tumultuous Chosun Dynasty, Chun Bong Sam is a poor peddler who inherits a run-down inn. Through hard work and perseverance against a corrupt bureaucracy, Bong Sam achieves great success and becomes a powerful merchant. Can he help shape the way that industry and business should be done in the emerging modern era?

It is based on the novel “Gaekju” by Kim Joo Young. 

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Kocowa](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/63955-2015/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Merchant: Gaekju 2015 in the UK?**

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**Is The Merchant: Gaekju 2015 on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Merchant: Gaekju 2015 is currently included with: Kocowa.

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## Sources

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/63955/the-merchant-gaekju-2015-2015
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