Send us a textShawn and Joe have more traditional Korean ghost stories and urban legends for this year.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreMinseok LeeHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasJosephine RydbergDevin BuchananAshley WrightGeorge IrionStarting at just $5/month, get a lot of great extra content by going to our Patreon  Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Eva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananAshley Wright Facebook Page | Instagram

Send us a textGuest: Bart van GenugteniGoBart (YouTube)Welcome to My Dong (YouTube)iGoBart (Instagram)Bart van Genugten of YouTube’s “Welcome to My Dong” discusses some of the darker experiences he’s had creating his praised series about exploring every neighborhood of Seoul.My Map of Seoul Was Vandalized: What Really HappenedVideos with both Joe and ShawnWhy Foreigners are Fascinated by Korea's Abandoned NeighborhoodsVideos with JoeA Korean Market that even Gangsters keep their hands offI ate Korean Cow BrainsHow Itaewon Became a ‘Place To Avoid’Videos with ShawnWhy Folklorist Shawn Fell in Love with Korea's FolkloreI went to the Capital of Korean ShamanismThe Key to Korea's Prosperity is Hidden in Seoul's MountainMedia recommendationsThe DescentWolf CreekThe RitualThe Houses October BuiltJoin our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at Starting at just $5/month, get a lot of great extra content by going to our Patreon  Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Eva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananAshley Wright Facebook Page | Instagram

Send us a textGuest: Bart van GenugteniGoBart (YouTube)Welcome to My Dong (YouTube)iGoBart (Instagram)Bart van Genugten of YouTube’s “Welcome to My Dong” discusses the genesis of his acclaimed series and how it’s become a valuable time capsule of the changing city.My Map of Seoul Was Vandalized: What Really HappenedVideos with both Joe and ShawnWhy Foreigners are Fascinated by Korea's Abandoned NeighborhoodsVideos with JoeA Korean Market that even Gangsters keep their hands offI ate Korean Cow BrainsHow Itaewon Became a ‘Place To Avoid’Videos with ShawnWhy Folklorist Shawn Fell in Love with Korea's FolkloreI went to the Capital of Korean ShamanismMedia recommendationsThe DescentWolf CreekThe RitualThe Houses October BuiltJoin our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by Starting at just $5/month, get a lot of great extra content by going to our Patreon  Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Eva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananAshley Wright Facebook Page | Instagram

Send us a textWhat is the oldest mention of ghosts in Korea? Korean food without spicy peppers? And more. You sent us questions, we send you answers! Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreMinseok LeeHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasJosephine RydbergDevin BuchananAshley WrightGeorge IrionThank you to our patrons! Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Eva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananAshley Wright Facebook Page | Instagram

Send us a textThe Emmy Award winning TV series and novel Shogun took place right after the Imjin Wars. What was happening in Korea and Japan during this period?Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreMinseok LeeHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasJosephine RydbergDevin BuchananAshley WrightGeorge IrionThank you to our patrons! Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Eva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananAshley Wright Facebook Page | Instagram

Send us a textBuild it and they will come. Until you build it again. We explore the Korean government’s sometimes harmful fascination with redevelopment, gentrification, and fake heritage. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Eva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananAshley WrightKorea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Eva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananAshley Wright Facebook Page | Instagram

Send us a textThe growth of AI has its advantages, but like all new technology, it isn’t always used in benevolent ways. From blackmail to porn, we explore growing issues of deepfakes and adversarial AI in Korea.  Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Eva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananAshley WrightKorea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Eva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananAshley Wright Facebook Page | Instagram

Send us a textSummer 2024 was one of the hottest on record in Korea. It wasn’t only the temperatures that were heating up, crime was sizzling, too.  Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Eva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananAshley Wright Facebook Page | Instagram

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to True Crime Summer, our best true crime episodes.Reuters dubbed Korea “The Global Epicentre of Spy Cams.” How bad is it? Why is it so bad? And what can you do to fight this?Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the Show.Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Eva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananAshley Wright Facebook Page | Instagram

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to True Crime Summer, our best true crime episodes.What was true about Yoo Young-Chul and what was urban myth? How badly did the authorities mess this up? Have things changed? We analyze what the psych and criminology experts have written about this case.Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the Show.Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Eva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananAshley Wright Facebook Page | Instagram

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to True Crime Summer, our best true crime episodes.What do you do when you feel your child is being targeted by a sexual predator? We talk to a parent who relates his harrowing ordeal. Must listen!Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the Show.Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Eva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananAshley Wright Facebook Page | Instagram

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to True Crime Summer, our best true crime episodes.In the mid-1980s, people were randomly collapsing and dying around Seoul. Or was it random? Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the Show.Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Eva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananAshley Wright Facebook Page | Instagram

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to True Crime Summer, our best true crime episodes.In early 2008, an English teacher and his girlfriend were killed in an apartment fire. It was a turning point in the disparate expat community. Many of the charity and fundraising groups we see now started here. But is that the whole story?We talk about Bill Kapoun and more mysterious passings in this episode.CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Eva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananAshley WrightKorea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the Show.Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin Buchanan Facebook Page | Instagram

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to True Crime Summer, our best true crime episodes.Korea’s most notorious criminal is set to be released in late 2020. Only recently has the “I was drunk” defense been scrapped as an accepted excuse for sex crimes. We explore the problematic legal and cultural barriers to effective sex crime prevention in Korea. **WARNING** We do not suggest the episode for people recovering from sexual abuse.CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Eva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananAshley WrightKorea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the Show.Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin Buchanan Facebook Page | Instagram

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to True Crime Summer, our best true crime episodes.Prisoners escape and end up becoming folk heroes. How did this happen? This is a story that many have forgotten until now. CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Eva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananAshley WrightKorea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the Show.Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin Buchanan Facebook Page | Instagram

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to True Crime Summer, our best true crime episodes.They were a gang of ex-convicts who went on a serial murder rampage in the mid-1990s and showed no remorse. Some even practiced cannibalism on their victims.CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Eva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananAshley WrightKorea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the Show.Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin Buchanan Facebook Page | Instagram

Send us a Text Message.Prince Sado’s tale has been told through TV and film. Living in the 1700s, he got away with many killings and cruel acts. Yet there are others who say he himself was a victim. Listen as we delve into the life and legends of one of Korea’s most notorious royal members and how his death marked the beginning of the end of the Joseon dynasty.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Eva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananAshley WrightKorea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the Show.Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin Buchanan Facebook Page | Instagram

Ghosts are everywhere, so they say. But perhaps no place in Korea is more haunted than Jeju Island. But these aren’t just ghosts. They’re goddesses. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Eva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananAshley WrightKorea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the Show.Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin Buchanan Facebook Page | Instagram

Our Zodiac series continues! The timid sheep may be easily led but that doesn’t mean it’s unimportant. Just ask evil spirits.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Eva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananAshley WrightKorea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the Show.Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin Buchanan Facebook Page | Instagram

We’re halfway through 2024 and stabbings have made the news far too many times. We’ll look at some of those stories from the past couple of years. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Eva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananAshley WrightKorea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the Show.Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin Buchanan Facebook Page | Instagram

Last year, we made a video exploring a neighborhood slated for demolition. We held off on releasing it until now. Here’s the audio version. Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8E3tYvBY1IJoin our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Eva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananAshley WrightKorea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the Show.Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin Buchanan Facebook Page | Instagram

Korea can be a ton of fun, with its thousands of parks, facilities, restaurants, and pubs. But is it fun for everyone? Maybe not for those banned from entering these places. We explore segregation in Korea. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananAshley WrightKorea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the Show.Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin Buchanan Facebook Page | Instagram

We explore a few of the lesser known haunted claims from some of Korea’s most popular tourist sites.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananKorea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the Show.Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin Buchanan Facebook Page | Instagram

Japan mounts its second invasion of Joseon Korea. Will the king again abandon his people? I think we already know the answer.Media recommendationSamuel Hawley’s Youtube series on the Imjin War (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piOuF02ijdQ)Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananKorea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the Show.Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin Buchanan Facebook Page | Instagram

Part five of our series based on the book “Ugly Koreans, Ugly Americans,” where we explore more cultural differences and discuss them.Ugly Koreans, Ugly Americans: Cultural and behavioral differences between Koreans and AmericansMin Byoung-chul1993-2007Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comPitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananEva SikoraKorea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the Show.Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin Buchanan Facebook Page | Instagram

Our Zodiac series continues! The majestic horse plays a role in Korean folklore, from gods, ghosts, rituals, and even food! Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananEva SikoraKorea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the Show.Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin Buchanan Facebook Page | Instagram

Rites, charms, and ceremonies for ghosts and spirits have long been part of Korean folk traditions. But the times they are a-changin’. How are these old traditions done in the 21st century? Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananEdward BradfordEva SikoraKorea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin Buchanan Facebook Page | Instagram

Ten years after the Sewol ferry disaster, how has South Korea changed? What surprising consequences sprouted from this tragedy?Danwon High School Memorial Classrooms WebsiteJoin our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananEdward BradfordEva SikoraKorea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin Buchanan Facebook Page | Instagram

We explore some cases of animals escaping, disrupting traffic, pooping on city streets, or worse - hurting people who got in their way.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananEdward BradfordEvaKorea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin Buchanan Facebook Page | Instagram

Admiral Yi Sun Shin enters the stage with his rival Admiral Gwon Yul. Can Joseon officials suspend their factionalism to defend their kingdom? Well…Media recommendationSamuel Hawley’s Youtube series on the Imjin War (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piOuF02ijdQ)Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananEdward BradfordKorea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin Buchanan Facebook Page | Instagram

Major changes are happening in Korean culture, population, and lifestyle. With the changes come a growing tragedy: people who die alone and long periods before the bodies are discovered. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananEdward BradfordKorea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin Buchanan Facebook Page | Instagram

While Joseon Korea officials bicker and backstab, Japan mounts an epic invasion. See King Seonjo run. Run, Seonjo, run!Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananEdward BradfordKorea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin Buchanan Facebook Page | Instagram

Our Zodiac series continues with snakes, their role in folk culture, and the snakes that inhabit Korea. PLUS Joe’s irrational fear of snakes.Media recommendations Ssssnake (1973)Stanley (1972)Snakes on a PlaneConan the Barbarian Anaconda (absolute garbage, but fun)Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananEdward BradfordKorea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin Buchanan Facebook Page | Instagram

Con artists and scammers and hustlers, oh my! Korea has its fair share of these bloodsuckers, and many of them target you - expats and tourists! We highlight some of the worst. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananEdward BradfordKorea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin Buchanan Facebook Page | Instagram

Korea’s 300-year of rule by, of, and for the scholarly elite begins. But of course there must be intrigue, torture, and death. It’s the Joseon Dynasty.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananEdward BradfordPersons of InterestFrom murderers to money launderers, thieves to thugs – police officers from the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyKorea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin Buchanan Facebook Page | Instagram

Questions from Instagram about Korean food, history, ghosts, and even skin care! We try to answer as many as we can in the only way we know how.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananEdward BradfordKorea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin Buchanan Facebook Page | Instagram

Happy Year of the Dragon! We explore the powerful, determined creatures of myth found in Korean motifs, dreamlore, and spirituality. They’re also annoying jerks. Media recommendations (not really too many horror movie dragons)D-War (just kidding; don’t watch that)Godzilla (sorta)DragonslayerReign of FireHow to Train Your Dragon seriesPete’s Dragon (1977) ←Joe’s recommendation 🙂Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananEdward BradfordKorea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin Buchanan Facebook Page | Instagram

You got a new job. It’s time to renew your visa. You’re applying for permanent residency. It’s hardly ever fun, friendly, or smooth-sailing. We look at some experiences with the most annoying and frightening part of Korea: The Immigration Office.    Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananEdward BradfordKorea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin Buchanan Facebook Page | Instagram

We have some history and trivia about Korea’s “other” New Year holiday. Listen now.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananEdward BradfordKorea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin Buchanan Facebook Page | Instagram

What did K-horror have on offer in 2023? And how is the domestic film industry doing? Joining us again to discuss all this is film critic and producer Pierce Conran. Pierce Conran https://twitter.com/pierceconranSouth China Morning PostLetterboxdJoin our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin Buchanan Facebook Page | Instagram

The Mighty Han River! The river is highlighted in Korea’s economic success: the Miracle on the Han. Its waters are also keepers of dark secrets of death and ghosts. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananNotesA recent mystery inspired this episode. Well known site for suicides (approximately 400 to 500 attempts annually). Other tragedies have occurred, many of them mysteries, including claims of the supernatural. Unfortunately, the river has been the site to a few high profile mysteries the past few years.Long important to Korean history.Part of BaekjeStrategic military siteHeavily fortified todaySite for merchants and leisureIce collected hereGives name to Bukhansan mountain clusterMajor leisure and tourism site (mostly domestic, but also some inbound)Unsolved Deaths2001 - Somewhat of a mysteryMay 29: Military chopper lowered 88 Olympics Flame statue on platform atop bridge towerAfter lowering, chopper continued decent (pilot unable to slow descent rate - won’t attempt to fully explain physics that led to disaster)Blades hit statue causing chopper to turn and crashPart of chopper landed on bridge, part landed in HanAll three pilots killedTraffic halted at time; no pedestrians hurtMystery? Apparently, pilot would have known something was wrong and was trained to do so; not much time to respond, but didn’t seemingly didn’t. Why? No one knowsThe Olympic Flame statue is still atop bridge todaySeoul Helicopter Crash Of 20012022 - Rainy season mysteryJuly 6: body of young boy (about ten years old) found near Jeollyu-ri Port (Gimpo)Fishermen found body around noonBoy had no sign of injuries; was extremely thinWearing shorts (no labels), no shirt (current may have pulled shirt off)Rubber band around Support the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin Buchanan Facebook Page | Instagram

It’s the dead of winter. While gods and ghosts are making moves on the human world, the New Year is coming and with it, hope. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter Winter Facebook Page | Instagram

In a country as small and densely populated as Korea, complaints over shared space are common. No complaint is as common - or as potentially murderous - as a noisy neighbor.  Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongDevin BuchananSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter Winter Facebook Page | Instagram

The iconic symbol of Seoul has its roots in the 14th century. Listen to this episode for its history and weird trivia.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter Winter Facebook Page | Instagram

In burying the dead or building palaces, old Korea saw value in offering human sacrifices. And it happened more often than you may think. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter Winter Facebook Page | Instagram

Traditionally, concerns of the coming cold months set in. Some comfort in nights becoming shorter from winter solstice, but temperatures tend to plummet throughout the coming weeks. Survival and hopes that you’ve prepared enough winter stores are worries, but there’s fun and celebration as well.The 11th lunar month (11wol) starts on December 13, concludes on January 10. It has 29 days. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter Winter Facebook Page | Instagram

That ugly building that goes over the road next to Insa-dong and Tapgol Park is a musician’s paradise. It was also the seed for Seoul’s gay culture. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter Winter Facebook Page | Instagram

Is dying with dignity a human right? Should we be allowed to choose death over suffering? In Korea, these are tough questions asked by the government, lawyers, doctors, and, more importantly, society. We explore the euthanasia issue in Korea.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter Winter Facebook Page | Instagram

Continuing our exploration of the roots of Korean words. Learn about uses of fire, energy, and how to say, “This is the way,” in Korean.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com*NEW* Gift Cards https://zenkimchi.com/give-the-gift-of-experience/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter Winter Facebook Page | Instagram

Temperatures drop below freezing, snow appears on mountains, and drunk fishermen pee in the ocean. Bundle up, we’re about to share folk traditions of the tenth lunar month. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter Winter Facebook Page | Instagram

Desecrating a grave in Korea releases Manggwi, particularly nasty ghosts. Find out more in this episode. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter Winter Facebook Page | Instagram

We cover more rules of etiquette from this classic 1990s tome. Writing names in red, cutting in line, and more. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter Winter Facebook Page | Instagram

We exhume and share Korean stories, urban legends, and real mysterious encounters to make your skin tingle with dalksal!Stories include the following…The Virgin Girl’s GraveA young woman, trapped in a flat grave, finds release when a passing man unknowingly lets her witness a simple act of nature, leading to her liberation and blessings bestowed on the unwitting man in 1931 Jeonju.The Red RoomIn the digital age, an eerie online chatroom known as the "Red Room" legend emerges, said to curse those who enter, haunting them even in real life, with devastating consequences.The Coin GhostA child kidnapped by a man obsessed with money becomes the tragic figure of the Kim Min-ji coin ghost story, with supposed clues hidden in Korean currency.The Elevator GameIn the heart of Seoul, a chilling urban legend surrounds the Elevator Game, offering access to another dimension or encounters with spirits, but with dire consequences for the unprepared.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter Winter Facebook Page | Instagram

Summer’s muggy grip has let go. Frost sneaks onto early morning window panes. And ghosts need directions home. We explore the folklore of the ninth lunar month.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter Winter Facebook Page | Instagram

We cover more rules of etiquette from this classic 1990s tome. Limp handshakes, staring at foreigners, last minute invitations, and more. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter Winter Facebook Page | Instagram

Family infighting, betrayals, executions, dismemberments, more executions, and fratricide. Just a couple of decades in the Joseon court.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter Winter Facebook Page | Instagram

Death is a transition but not one the dead do alone. At least not in Korean tradition. The dead need our help to pass on to whatever awaits them on the other side. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Kim Tae-young.   Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter Winter Facebook Page | Instagram

Korea prepares for its grandest traditional holiday while evil ghosts try to knock jugs of water off your head… We explore the folk traditions of the eighth lunar month!  Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter Winter Facebook Page | Instagram

Every now and again the headlines buzz: North Korean defects to South! Less often is that the other way ‘round. Is that because it happens less or because they don’t want us to know about such cases? We explore a few stories of those who defected into North Korea. Media recommendationsNameless Heroes (Unsung Heroes) - miniseries co-starring Abshier et al; part of Kim Jong-il’s fascination with film (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQyvPQgTCko)Crossing the Line - documentary about James Dresnok Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comPitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter Winter Facebook Page | Instagram

Fall of Joseon, part 4Kim Anro would have out-machiavellied Machiavelli. He deftly found power, lost it, and committed to a long-chilled dish of revenge to regain it.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comPitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter Winter Facebook Page | Instagram

Autumn slowly presents itself, but not without a few more bursts of heat and a couple rites for moaning spirits. We explore the folk traditions of the seventh lunar month!  Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comPitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyJanice SongSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter Winter Facebook Page | Instagram

Korea recently hosted the World Scout Jamboree at Saemangeum. It was a disaster. But what are the environmental roots of this? Just how important was Saemangeum before it was turned into reclaimed land? Hint: one of Asia’s most important ecological sites. We’re joined by Dr. Moores, one of the foremost authorities of Saemangeum to discuss how the site’s destruction impacted Korea. GUEST: Dr. Nial Moores, Birds Korea BlogJoin our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comPitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlySupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter Winter Facebook Page | Instagram

We have 22 more social differences from the book Ugly Koreans, Ugly Americans. Which ones are still relevant? Which ones should you be aware of?Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comPitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergDavid WeatherlyNotesUgly Koreans, Ugly Americans: Cultural and behavioral differences between Koreans and AmericansMin Byoung-chul1993-2007Common American Behaviors“Koreans find it upsetting or peculiar when Americans…”Sit with legs crossed in front of a superior Don’t stand up when a superior enters the office Cross their arms when talking Think it’s alright to ignore local traffic laws Go Dutch Call a Korean woman by her husband’s family name Use sarcasm Don’t offer to share their food Begin drinking as soon as their glass if filled Don’t pour drinks for everyone else Fill up someone’s glass before it’s completely empty Common Korean Behaviors “Americans find it upsetting or peculiar when Koreans…”Female janitorial staff clean men’s rooms while men are using them Unisex restrooms Unlock only one door of a double door Ride motorcycles/scooters on the sidewalk Remove seatbelts and stand up immediately upon landing Drivers park illegally and block traffic Drivers don’t yield to emergency vehicles Ask personal questions Eat dried squid in public Parents let their children disturb others in public Spit in public Support the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter Winter Facebook Page | Instagram

Cho Yang-eun challenged the formidable Myeongdong Shin Sang-sa gang. Fists turned to knives, and Cho led a clownishly criminal life inside and outside of prison.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comPitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughJosephine RydbergSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter Winter Facebook Page | Instagram

The Korean language is fun to study, especially when you break down words to their roots. Learn words like “booze whale” (Sulgorae) in this lighthearted episode.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comPitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter Winter Facebook Page | Instagram

The hottest month of the year carries some Korean folk traditions. Some were pretty dark.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comPitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter Winter Facebook Page | Instagram

Shin Sang-hyun and his “New Sergeant Family” took over Myeongdong in the 1950s and later the Seoul criminal underground. But not without some serious battles on Seoul’s streets.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comPitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshMitchy Brewer Ron ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasEmily UmbaughSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter Winter Facebook Page | Instagram

Sex education is an important addition to our school systems. Learning about dangers is especially crucial. Despite Korea’s reputation for being an education haven, sex ed remains a mostly avoided subject.  Support the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter Winter Facebook Page | Instagram

The fifth lunar month is one of the busiest for folklore, traditionally chock full of festivals, hair washing, and rainfall. And, of course, a few ways to ward off ghosts.   Support the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter Winter Facebook Page | Instagram

Seoul is a wonderful city to explore, with its historic sites, quaint cafes, and reliable public transportation. Wonderful, that is, if you don’t require ramps, elevators, or smooth walkways. In this episode, we’re joined by Crystal Jo to explore Korea’s lacklustre track record in aiding the differently-abled.Support the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter Winter Facebook Page | Instagram

In 1993, a little cultural guide was published to bridge the gap between cultural differences between Koreans and Americans. We’ll check in on this guide and see if it still holds up. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comPitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordJane KangRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Never a dull moment, especially if you’re paying attention. We go through some of the odder, weirder, surprisinger news stories in recent months. This is my stop (May 2023)Video (86) 아시아나 여객기 '문 열린 채 비행'…아찔했던 그 순간 #shorts - YouTubeYou hit my baby! (2018 to 2022; reported Feb. 2023)This is not my stop (2019, reported Feb. 2023)Be our guest (2017)'The Little Mermaid' tanks in China and South Korea amid racist backlash from some viewersPride parade to take to Euljiro streets after Seoul Plaza refusal64 citizens waited outside police stations on rotation for 89 hours, calling it a "rainbow relay."However, according to the stenographic records of the committee's meeting on May 3, the committee approved the Christian event, citing the "rights of others not to want to look at them" meaning SQCF participants, and the "negative impacts the queer event could have on children's sexual education." [source]Seoul Metropolitan Council members and public servants who attended the meeting agreed with the decision unanimouslyFunny that Deoksugung, across from Seoul Plaza, is filled with hate-filled right wing posters--That’s allowedThe area from Cheonggyecheon to Deoksugung has regular right wing rallies and tentsSeoul barred Pride from its usual venue – now some students want to do the same on campus“We received a large number of complaints voicing opposition by mail and the e-people service,” explained a Sungkonghoe University official, adding that “the school’s position is that since there is opposition, we should go through a procedure of winning support.”“If the festival goes ahead on campus, we will face negative attitudes and pressure from the public. It could also have a negative impact on next year’s [government] financial support assessment,” it predicted.South Korea: Human rights boss makes crude, homophobic ‘anal rupture’ claim in draft rulingLee Choong-sang, a human rights commissioner at South Korea’s Human Rights Commission, sparked criticism af-ter he made the remarks in a draft resolution about regulations concerning the hair-length of servicemen. Objecting to the view that forcing military personnel to have short hair is a violation of their human rights, Lee went on to make an anal sex analogy.According to Kyunghyang Shinmun and SBS, he said that queer men who engaged in anal penetration – which he described as taking on a “female role” – to the point their “anus is ruptured”, leading to them “wearing a diaper”, are doing so willingly and are not victims of human rights violations. IN OTHER NEWS: BTS lifts veil on upcoming 10th anniversary event (June 17th)In the run-up to the event, major landmarks all across Seoul will be illuminated in purple. Starting next Monday, various media art will be on display at N Seoul Tower, LotteSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

As the first season of our Walk Among the Graves tour closes, we explore a few more rites and rituals connected to funerals and the dead. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comPitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordJane KangRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

More strange stories of the creatures who approached Korea’s shores. Do you have a tale of an odd expat in Korea from the old days? We could include it in “Expats of the Wild East.”Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comPitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordJane KangRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

One of Korea’s most promoted destinations is--well, it was conceived as a tourist trap. We talk about the history of the island and other places to avoid down Korea’s Tourist Trap River.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comDo you have a tale of an odd expat in Korea from the old days? We could include it in “Expats of the Wild East.”Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordJane KangRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

The fourth lunar month is arguably the most important time of year for Buddhists. Various ceremonies linked to Buddha’s birthday, good fortune, and brightening the darkness permeate the lore and traditions of this time of year. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comDo you have a tale of an odd expat in Korea from the old days? We could include it in “Expats of the Wild East.”Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordJane KangRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Ghosts may be trapped in the past, but ghost hunters today bring modern methods to track them down and send them scurrying to the afterlife. Some Korean ghost hunters even use rap music! Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comDo you have a tale of an odd expat in Korea from the old days? We could include it in “Expats of the Wild East.”Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordJane KangRon ChangMackenzie MooreSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

In 1980, Chun Doo-hwan created a re-education “university” for criminals and ne’er do wells. It really was a concentration camp for anyone who didn’t fit in.“SEOUL SAID TO HOLD 15,000 IN CAMPS WITHOUT TRIAL” - The New York Times (Sept 20, 1981)Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comDo you have a tale of an odd expat in Korea from the old days? We could include it in “Expats of the Wild East.”Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordSean 진헌 BraunJane KangRon ChangMackenzie MooreSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Behind the corporate gloss of K-pop, Samsung, and the hallyu wave lurks a tragic reality: poverty. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comDo you have a tale of an odd expat in Korea from the old days? We could include it in “Expats of the Wild East.”Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordSean 진헌 BraunJane KangRon ChangSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Korea’s gangsters went from the streets into the government. This is the second era of the history of Korean organized crime.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comDo you have a tale of an odd expat in Korea from the old days? We could include it in “Expats of the Wild East.”Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordSean 진헌 BraunJane KangRon ChangSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Colonial 1930s Korea was a time of independence activists, street gangs, and the Yakuza. This is the first of the four gangster periods of modern Korea.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comDo you have a tale of an odd expat in Korea from the old days? We could include it in “Expats of the Wild East.”Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordSean 진헌 BraunJane KangRon ChangSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Even the Korean lunar calendar has a leap year. Instead of an extra day, there's an extra month. Here's what to do.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comDo you have a tale of an odd expat in Korea from the old days? We could include it in “Expats of the Wild East.”Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordSean 진헌 BraunJane KangRon ChangSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

The concept of an afterlife is consistent across cultures. How do old Korean traditions view the land of the dead? PLUS: a talk about our new cemetery tour and what we have coming up this year! Check out the Cemetery Tour here.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comDo you have a tale of an odd expat in Korea from the old days? We could include it in “Expats of the Wild East.”Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordSean 진헌 BraunJane KangSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Our series continues covering the folk traditions of each lunar month. This time it’s the third month -  the onset of spring, farming, booze for powerful gods, and good days to visit the dead. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comDo you have a tale of an odd expat in Korea from the old days? We could include it in “Expats of the Wild East.”Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordSean 진헌 BraunJane KangSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

A young Korean man in Japan’s construction industry became the most powerful crime boss in 1930s Seoul. We talk about Korea’s early mob history and how Hayashi himself has left a big mark in daily Seoul life.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comDo you have a tale of an odd expat in Korea from the old days? We could include it in “Expats of the Wild East.”Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordSean 진헌 BraunJane KangSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

“The scariest market in Korea.” Majang Meat Market is not only unique in Seoul, it’s unique to all of Korea! It’s the only market dedicated to turning freshly slaughtered livestock into meat.Our new Majang Meat Market Experiencehttps://zenkimchi.com/zenkimchi-get-immersed-in-korea/zkx/meat-lovers-premium-market-bbq/Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=NDEEI5n7Rb8&embeds_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fnamu.wiki%2F&feature=emb_logoBig Bang 에라 모르겠다 (the bicycle scenes)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIPH8LFYFRkJoin our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comDo you have a tale of an odd expat in Korea from the old days? We could include it in “Expats of the Wild East.”Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordSean 진헌 BraunJane KangSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Some topics are hard to discuss. And some we prefer to not cover more than once. But child abuse has become an epidemic in Korea and it needs to be constantly in the public eye until something is done to stop it. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comDo you have a tale of an odd expat in Korea from the old days? We could include it in “Expats of the Wild East.”Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordSean 진헌 BraunJane KangSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Ghosts and rites and folk, oh my! Our series on the monthly folk traditions on the Korean lunar calendar. It’s full of folklife customs, many of which are no longer widely practiced. In this episode, we explore the lore of the second lunar month. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comDo you have a tale of an odd expat in Korea from the old days? We could include it in “Expats of the Wild East.”Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordSean 진헌 BraunJane KangSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Guest: Ji-yun ParkThe artist for the new volume of “Dark Side of Seoul: Weird Tales from Korean Lore” talks about her process in bringing Korean folk horror to life on the comic book page.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comDo you have a tale of an odd expat in Korea from the old days? We could include it in “Expats of the Wild East.”Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordSean 진헌 BraunJane KangSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Korea attracts some odd expats. Here is a collection of tales written by expats about expats. This is a sneak peek at a feature exclusive to our Patreon subscxribers.Join our Patreon to get this and more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comDo you have a tale of an odd expat in Korea from the old days? We could include it in “Expats of the Wild East.”Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASean 진헌 BraunAshley RigbyJane KangSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Get a taste of "Weird Tales from Korean Lore," a regular segment exclusive to our Patreon subscribers (starting at just $5 a month).Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comDo you have a tale of an odd expat in Korea from the old days? Email us at [[email protected]]CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASean 진헌 BraunAshley RigbyJane KangSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Cabbage kimchi isn’t that old. Han-woo beef grades don’t indicate quality. Why do Koreans use metal chopsticks? Listen for more surprising finds about Korean food.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASean 진헌 BraunAshley RigbySupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

We have some history and trivia about Korea’s “other” New Year holiday. Listen now.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASean 진헌 BraunAshley RigbySupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Korean winters are harsh! Take tips from folklore traditions on how to survive it, along with omens to watch out for.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASean 진헌 BraunAshley RigbySupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

It’s still unusual for theft to happen in Korean society. There is one item that Koreans steal without prejudice: bicycles. What’s up with that? Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson, Shawn Morrissey, and Mia RoncatiMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASean 진헌 BraunAshley RigbySupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

From creepy folklore to gory boat-rides, K-horror cinema had a few stellar highlights in 2022. But what lies ahead for Korean genre cinema and the Korean movie industry itself? We discuss all this with K-drama and film critic Pierce Conran. Guest: Pierce Conran, Drama Critic for South China Morning PostJoin our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson, Shawn Morrissey, and Mia RoncatiMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASean 진헌 BraunAshley RigbySupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Where was the first Christmas tree in Korea? Why were the doors busted down during an early Christmas play? We explore Korea’s history with Christmas, including a Christmas song so bad it was banned for being bad.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASean 진헌 BraunAshley RigbySupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

We look at Korean traditions that are on the verge of disappearing. These are ones easy to observe, so why are they fading? Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson, Shawn Morrissey, and Mia RoncatiMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASean 진헌 BraunLaura CaseyAshley RigbySupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

 Korea excels at controlling what people can and cannot do, from censoring North Korean media to activist folk singers to journalists to fun. We discuss censorship, banning, prohibitions, and related issues. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CREDITSProduced by Joe McPherson, Shawn Morrissey, and Mia RoncatiMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASean 진헌 BraunLaura CaseyAshley Rigby Support the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Our most petty episode! We tell stories of the most problematic guests on our tours. PLUS--Why we no longer work as media fixers.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CREDITSProduced by Joe McPherson, Shawn Morrissey, and Mia RoncatiMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASean 진헌 BraunLaura CaseyAshley RigbySupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Hypothesis: the roots of Korean politics’ extremism were sown with this event. Be warned there is a big rant about fundamentalism in world ideologies and religions near the end.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CREDITSMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASean 진헌 BraunLaura CaseySupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Twenty years ago, foreigners camped out on Dave’s ESL Cafe to complain about Korea. Looking back on those complaints, a lot has changed.NotesThis is a good thread to start with http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=10518Public brawlsNot standing in lineIn before outSealmenDisabled on subwaysSalespeople on subwaysStaringStrangers bothering foreignersGarbage TreesSmoking insideSpitting?Public urinationWeird mercenary expatsLess are here “just for the cash”Outlanders: Tales of Korea compiled and edited by J. Scott BurgesonReally, really reckless drivingBobaeDream on InstagramJoin our Patreon to get more stuff!https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson, Shawn Morrissey, and Mia RoncatiMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASean 진헌 BraunLaura CaseyReba PriceAndrea McDermottSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Guest: Sharon Kong-Perring PhD candidate in cultural media studiesDoes K-Pop fandom exhibit signs of psychopathy? What makes fans defend idols accused of heinous acts? When does fandom go from adoration to creepy?Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson, Shawn Morrissey, and Mia RoncatiMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASean 진헌 BraunLaura CaseyReba PriceAndrea McDermottSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

This is a short talk about the recent tragedy in Itaewon, including the following:The latest that we know and eyewitness stories that you're not hearing in the newsHalloween's growth in ItaewonSome observations that contradict authorities' statementsSimple inexpensive ways to improve safetyWhat to do if you find yourself in a similar situationSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

This ancient Irish holiday has grown quickly in Korea. But has its essence been lost? (aka “Shawn Sh*ts on Korean Halloween”)Join our Patreon to get more stuff!https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson, Shawn Morrissey, and Mia RoncatiMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASean 진헌 BraunLaura CaseyReba PriceAndrea McDermottSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

We collect our favorite stories and some Patreon-only segments of “Weird Tales from Korean Lore” to chill your spooky.The Booze GhostJayuro Highway Trucker (told on the very same highway)High School DiaryThe Travelers (Weird Tales from Korean Lore)The RoommateDeal with the DemonIs Heaven in the Well?The Soldier and the Young MotherThe TrialThe Three Time WidowerRain Bubbles in the MudThe Fortune TellerNewlywed’s DreamJoin our Patreon to get more stuff!https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson, Shawn Morrissey, and Mia RoncatiMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASean 진헌 BraunLaura CaseyReba PriceAndrea McDermottSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Olga Kim is a Koryo-Saram artist from Rome. Olga is joining us to discuss Koryo-saram, a unique group of Korean diaspora who migrated to Uzbekistan in the late 19th century.Olga's InstagramJoin our Patreon to get more stuff!https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson, Shawn Morrissey, and Mia RoncatiMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASean 진헌 BraunLaura CaseyReba PriceAndrea McDermottSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Seoul’s popular tourist district hides dark stories of colonialism and commercial mischief. Myeongdong Cathedral, the Chinese Embassy, department stores, makeup shops, and even It’s Skin! Listen for some surprises.Join our Patreon to get more stuff!https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson, Shawn Morrissey, and Mia RoncatiMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASean 진헌 BraunLaura CaseyReba PriceAndrea McDermottSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

What do you do when you feel your child is being targeted by a sexual predator? We talk to a parent who relates his harrowing ordeal. Must listen!Join our Patreon to get more stuff!https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson, Shawn Morrissey, and Mia RoncatiMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASean 진헌 BraunLaura CaseyReba PriceAndrea McDermottSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Video episode! We research a gorgeous new tour in Paju and then talk about the problems with Korea’s tourism industry. If you’re visiting Korea, you should watch this.Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjXPDkNFfi0Join our Patreon to get more stuff!https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CreditsMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASean 진헌 BraunLaura CaseyReba PriceAndrea McDermottSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

The heavy rains this past summer lifted from the soil old remnants of the Korean War: landmines. And this wasn’t the first time.Join our Patreon to get more stuff!https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson, Shawn Morrissey, and Mia RoncatiMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASean 진헌 BraunLaura CaseyReba PriceAndrea McDermottSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

A retirement home for comfort women has become the crux of scandals that ooze cancerous tumors of Korean culture that have diseased it for history.Join our Patreon to get more stuff!https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson, Shawn Morrissey, and Mia RoncatiMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASean 진헌 BraunLaura CaseyReba PriceAndrea McDermottSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

There still aren’t as many books about Korean culture, lore, and history as other countries, but there are great ones available. Here are some recommendations.Shawn’s Horror Film Suggestionshorror movies about booksEvil Dead seriesThe BeyondTenebreMiseryIn the Mouth of MadnessJoin our Patreon to get more stuff!https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson, Shawn Morrissey, and Mia RoncatiMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASean 진헌 BraunLaura CaseyReba PriceAndrea McDermottSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

It’s said that visiting places of death, tragedy, or hauntings is a fast-growing modern tourism phenomenon. But is it?Shawn’s Horror Movie RecommendationsPlenty of classic ‘lost/stranded traveller’ talesThe Old Dark House (original) Lisa and the DevilAnd Soon the DarknessA Candle for the Devil (aka It Happened at Nightmare Inn)Dark Tourist (Netflix) Join our Patreon to get more stuff!https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson, Shawn Morrissey, and Mia RoncatiMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASean 진헌 BraunLaura CaseyReba PriceAndrea McDermottSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

What types of nightclubs are in Seoul? What’s in a “Business Club?” We give a rundown of Korea’s club types and why their reputation has been plummeting.Shawn’s Horror Movie RecommendationsBeyond the RaveVampSuccubus (aka Necronomicon; 1968)Join our Patreon to get more stuff!https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson, Shawn Morrissey, and Mia RoncatiMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASean 진헌 BraunLaura CaseyReba PriceAndrea McDermottSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Korea has been growing in popularity in the past couple of years, mostly through the entertainment industry. Unfortunately, this seems to have created a plethora of half- and untruths believed and perpetuated by those who don’t live in Korea. Lesson to all: don’t use television or K-pop to inform yourself on anything Korean. The goal isn’t to speak badly about Korea, but to highlight that misconceptions create potentially unsafe points of view for those looking to know more about Korea, especially those who plan to live here in the future. We asked many friends and colleagues who have been living in Korea at least a year for their opinions.Join our Patreon to get more stuff!https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson, Shawn Morrissey, and Mia RoncatiMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASean 진헌 BraunLaura CaseySupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Korea is well-known for low gun crime, but it isn’t completely absent. In the wake of recent events elsewhere in the world, we decided to dive into Korea’s own experiences with guns. Join our Patreon to get more stuff!https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson, Shawn Morrissey, and Mia RoncatiMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASean 진헌 BraunLaura CaseySupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

How do Koreans interpret dreams? Do they even think they mean anything? Shawn has done some research and has the answers here.Shawn’s Movie SuggestionsOf course Nightmare on Elm Street (only 1 and New Nightmare are worth a damn)Altered States (1980)Jacob’s LadderThe Company of WolvesJoin our Patreon to get more stuff!https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson, Shawn Morrissey, and Mia RoncatiMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASean 진헌 BraunLaura CaseySupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

The oft overlooked spark that tumbled the Joseon Dynasty’s rotting Jenga tower. You’ll notice striking parallels with some aspects of today’s society.Join our Patreon to get more stuff!https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson, Shawn Morrissey, and Mia RoncatiMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASean 진헌 BraunLaura CaseySupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

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Called bujeok, Korean talismans are similar in purpose to charms in other cultures’ folk traditions, religions, and beliefs. MediaAmulet (2020)Talisman (short film) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-_gwgyF3c8Join our Patreon to get more stuff!https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson, Shawn Morrissey, and Mia RoncatiMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASean 진헌 BraunSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Prisoners escape and end up becoming folk heroes. How did this happen? This is a story that many have forgotten until now. Media“Holiday” (홀리데이) is a Korean movie from 2006 based on this escape Was recreated a few times for TV and was made into a one-act playPoet Ki Hyung-do “It’s Going to Rain”The popular drama Reply 1988, episode 3: The escape appears on the newsThe Curse of Frankenstein (1957)Prison (1987)Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson, Shawn Morrissey, and Mia RoncatiMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

The first “illegitimate” heir to the Joseon throne, Prince Gwanghae spent the kingdom’s shattered post-war coffers on building projects. Obsessed with the occult, he ended up being overthrown by a revolt. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson, Shawn Morrissey, and Mia RoncatiMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Gyeonghuigung can be called “The Forgotten Palace.” Some say it is haunted with dark souls and secrets.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson, Shawn Morrissey, and Mia RoncatiMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Shawn takes us through the hills of Paju to show Korean grave sites. Learn about the traditions, folklore, and potential curses. We also check out abandoned military installations.This is a video episode that you can watch on YouTube here:https://youtu.be/pFwbOpD0uHMJoin our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson, Shawn Morrissey, and Mia RoncatiMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Did people really throw a child into a furnace to forge the Emillé Bell? We answer this question in this episode.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson, Shawn Morrissey, and Mia RoncatiMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Divination was a significant part of daily life in old Korea. For some, it still is. We predict you’ll get something out of this episode. Media: horror movies with fortune tellers -The Dead ZoneDr. Terror’s House of HorrorsDon’t Look NowThe PsychicNightmare Alley (original and remake)Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson, Shawn Morrissey, and Mia RoncatiMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

May 18th, 1980, the South Korean military beat, jailed, raped, and murdered the citizens of Gwangju while the rest of the country didn’t know. The stories of this crime didn’t start going public until the 1990s, and more is being found. Do the world a favor and listen to this episode.Scene from a movie about May 18https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gu6c2S-j9sw&t=122sJoin our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson, Shawn Morrissey, and Mia RoncatiMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Is Vladimir Putin’s regime going the same way as Park Chung-hee’s in its final years? Let’s test this hypothesis. Authoritarian leaders tend to go through the same stages--eerily so. Can we predict what will happen with Putin by looking at what happened to Park?Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walkwww.darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeJane HargraveAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

After steering the Korean economy out of poverty, how did Park Chung-hee’s popularity decline to the point that he was assassinated by his own cohort?Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walkwww.darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeJane HargraveAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Park Chung-hee’s legacy commands controversy. The President/Dictator oversaw Korea’s rapid economic rise, and he brutalized his people with his brass knuckle rule. In the first of three episodes, we discuss how his rise synced with South Korea’s rise.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk[lightframe shortname="koreanfoodtours" fallback="simple" full_items="yes" flow="345108" view_item="210189"]Book online now![/lightframe]Listener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

The Cheonggyecheon Stream defines the history of Seoul. Ghosts still lurk its winding path. Learn the surprising stories behind the stream that Seoul never left well enough alone.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk https://www.darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeJane Hargrave Alix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

The 2014 Sewol Ferry Disaster traumatized South Korea. Conspiracy theories emerged to make sense of the senselessness. Here are the biggest ones.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeJane HargraveAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordToni ASupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Police were ruthless and tortured confessions out of people because they couldn't find perps. Things have changed, but have they?Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeJane HargraveAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

This is your CSI: Seoul episode. South Korea’s forensic science has a longer history than thought. It’s played a pivotal role in historic and current events.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeJane HargraveAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMedia RecommendationsAutopsy of Jane DoeX-Files Creeping Flesh [Book] Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife by Mary RoachSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

A popular street used by commoners for 600 years has been obliterated in the past 20 years. Why was it popular, and why was it destroyed?Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanMedia recommendationsHong Sang-soo’s films Bukchon Direction and Oh SoojungTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeJane HargraveAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

How did Insa-dong become known as the antique and art district? The dark reason will surprise you.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanJoe’s low-res video from 2004https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XbX-DR8EhoTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeJane HargraveAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Reuters dubbed Korea “The Global Epicentre of Spy Cams.” How bad is it? Why is it so bad? And what can you do to fight this?Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanMedia recommendationsKim Ji-young, Born 1982 (book and film)Lookalike_22yo_Koreancollegegirl.avi, directed by Jung Hye-wonTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeJane HargraveAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

We talk about cases of Koreans who have been murdered while traveling or living outside of Korea. What was with that rare packing tape?Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeJane HargraveAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMurder of Kim Soo-ya (1981)The Sticky Tape Murders (2001)Support the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Korea’s tallest building has had its problems. We’re scared to go in there. Listen to this episode to find out why.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanMedia recommendationsTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeJane HargraveAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Some behind-the-scenes (BTS) of the show. We talk with our patrons about their favorite episodes and what we’re working on in the future.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanMedia recommendationsTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeJane HargraveAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

What makes this fading Korean custom more fun and interesting than other name brand holidays?Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanMedia recommendationsTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeJane HargraveAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Koreans have a reputation of being quick to anger. Is there any truth to that? Are there any reasons why?Based on an article “Angry Koreans” written by Se-woong Koo in Korea ExposéJoin our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanMedia recommendationsAngry Ghost and Revenge MoviesThe HauntingDon’t Look NowCity of the DeadFury of the WolfmanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeJane HargraveSarah FordAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Korea’s shaped like a tiger, and Korea has been shaped by tigers. Some think there are still wild tigers on the peninsula. Are there?Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanMedia recommendationsTiger Spirit by Min Sook LeeMinhwa: Tales of Korean Folk Paintings by Yoon Yul-sooTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeJane HargraveSarah FordAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

At the beginning of the Korean War one of the worst war crimes occurred in the northeast of Seoul.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeJane HargraveSarah FordAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Shawn uses the tale of his recent rodential visitor to springboard into the significance of rats in Korean folklore.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeJane HargraveSarah FordAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

It’s doubly mysterious and distressing when someone is not only missing but missing overseas. Some are mysterious; others less mysterious, though ultimate fates of individuals is unknown and they are technically missingJoin our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeJane HargraveSarah FordAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

The bell in Jongno, Seoul, rings in the New Year. But what is the story of that belfry? How has South Korea celebrated the New Year over centuries?Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeJane HargraveSarah FordAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Korean winters are harsh! Take tips from folklore traditions on how to survive it, along with omens to watch out for.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeJane HargraveSarah FordAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

It may seem like Korea only plays two Christmas songs (Mariah & George), but Christmas has been celebrated in Seoul for at least 130 years. We cover its import, how it’s changed, why it’s a couples holiday, dark events and controversies surrounding the date, and one of the TOP TEN WORST Christmas album covers of all time.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VerAaEfs2wIJoin our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeJane HargraveSarah FordAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Don’t eat while listening to this. We cover Korea’s food scandals from the 1970s to 2021. In fact, you won’t want to eat anything after listening.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeJane HargraveSarah FordAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Archaeologists botched the excavation of King Muryeong’s tomb, and some say they paid the price.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeJane HargraveSarah FordAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

A collection of weird Korean news stories from the past few years. Hamsters, the death spa, and the national government’s ghost-warding penis rocks.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeJane HargraveSarah FordAlix Radilla Ryan BerkebileAshley RigbyGabi PalominoSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

The media has passed over some of these stories of murderous youths. Does this indicate lingering bias against the types of victims in these cases?Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeJane HargraveSarah FordAlix Radilla Ryan BerkebileAshley Rigby            Gabi PalominoSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Children are the most vulnerable in society. So what happens when they become the predator? In this first part, we talk about children who have murdered other children and ones who have murdered their own families.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeLaura CaseyJane HargraveSarah FordAlix Radilla Ryan BerkebileAshley RigbyTerra Suttill             Gabi PalominoSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

In 1970, the rush to construct housing in Seoul resulted in a disaster that surprisingly many have forgotten. And it’s right behind Hongik University.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeLaura CaseyJane HargraveSarah FordAlix Radilla Ryan BerkebileAshley RigbyTerra Suttill Gabi PalominoSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

The 63 Building and Parc.1 in Yeouido. Even though Lotte World Tower is compared to the Eye of Sauron, it’s these two buildings that are known as Cirith Ungol and Barad-dur. Each of these have stories of intrigue, betrayal, rivalries, and mishaps.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeLaura CaseyJane HargraveSarah FordAlix Radilla Ryan BerkebileAshley RigbyTerra Suttill Gabi PalominoSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Huddle in your favorite blanket. We are bringing more campfire stories. Listen--if you dare!Check out our sponsorCity of GhostsA supernatural neo-noir audio drama set in 1990s NYC about corruption, murder, and the things that haunt us.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeLaura CaseyJane HargraveSarah FordAlix Radilla Ryan BerkebileAshley RigbyTerra Suttill Gabi PalominoSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

We’re definitely going to get targeted by North Korea for this episode. Did you know Kim Jong-Un’s granddad had a big fat tumor on his neck? We cover sixteen (mostly true) facts about North Korea’s founder.Check out our sponsorCity of GhostsA supernatural neo-noir audio drama set in 1990s NYC about corruption, murder, and the things that haunt us.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeLaura CaseyJane HargraveSarah FordAlix Radilla Ryan BerkebileAshley RigbyTerra Suttill Support the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Korean Suicide Prevention Centre hotline: 1393Social bullying is commonplace. It depends highly on Korea’s vast power distance, especially in the workplace from bosses to customers.Check out our sponsorCity of GhostsA supernatural neo-noir audio drama set in 1990s NYC about corruption, murder, and the things that haunt us.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeLaura CaseyJane HargraveSarah FordAlix Radilla Ryan BerkebileAshley RigbyTerra Suttill Support the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Suicide is the number one cause of death for Korean youths. Extreme bullying infects schools and contributes to this. What do the experts say about bullying in Korean schools? Is it a new problem?Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeLaura CaseyJane HargraveSarah FordAlix Radilla Ryan BerkebileAshley RigbyTerra Suttill Support the showFacebook Page | Instagram

 GuestLucas E.Lucas tells us how he was targeted for a year by the Shincheonji cult. How coordinated are they in their recruitment tactics?Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeLaura CaseyJane HargraveSarah FordAlix Radilla Ryan BerkebileAshley Rigby Support the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Why is fall jinxed for Korean celebrities? Are there ghosts from the Sampoong Department Store collapse? What prurient urban legends pass through the lips in Korea? We spread more of them in this episode.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeLaura CaseyJane HargraveSarah FordAlix Radilla Ryan BerkebileAshley RigbySupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

What’s up with fan death? A friend of a friend told us about these stories. Shawn has been interviewing people about folk beliefs, ghostlore, experiences, and urban legends for a long time. These are all from his most recent interviews.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeLaura CaseyJane HargraveSarah FordAlix Radilla Ryan Berkebile Ashley RigbyTerra SuttillSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

What was true about Yoo Young-Chul and what was urban myth? How badly did the authorities mess this up? Have things changed? We analyze what the psych and criminology experts have written about this case.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeLaura CaseyJane HargraveSarah FordAlix Radilla Ryan Berkebile Ashley RigbyTerra SuttillSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

The police didn’t catch Yoo Young-Chul. Seoul’s criminal underground took control while the authorities bumbled. Catching him wasn’t the end of it.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeLaura CaseyJane HargraveSarah FordAlix Radilla Ryan Berkebile Ashley RigbyTerra SuttillSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

After almost getting caught on CCTV, Yoo Young-Chul took a break and changed his focus and methods. Rather than going out to victims’ houses, he invited them into his home. This time, his focus was on women.This is part two of four in our series on Korea’s most notorious serial killer. A man who considers himself a criminal genius, but we’ll find he’s not as intelligent as he makes himself out to be.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeLaura CaseyJane HargraveSarah FordAlix Radilla Ryan Berkebile Ashley RigbyTerra SuttillSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Korea’s most notorious serial killer. In the first of four parts, we cover his tumultuous early life in an urbanizing Seoul and his first string of killings--targeting wealthy seniors in standalone houses near churches. We’d put off tackling this topic because we wanted to do it right. Our research is based on Korean language articles and academic papers analyzing his warped mind. We’ve uncovered so much information that this will take us four episodes.BTW--The English Wikipedia page is very inaccurate.For maps, notes, and photoshttps://www.darksideofseoul.com/serial-killer-yoo-young-chul-part-1-monstrous-origins/Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanEnding music performed by MissShadowLovelyTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeLaura CaseyJane HargraveSarah FordAlix Radilla Ryan Berkebile Ashley RigbyTerra SuttillSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Guest: Jeremy Holt (Made in Korea)Hot comic book writer Jeremy Holt joins us to talk about the dark side of their experience as a Korean-born adoptee and how they’ve channeled that into making some of the coolest comics series you’ll ever read. Remember you can get it on Comixology and hard copies are at The Dice Latte in Seoul.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeLaura CaseyJane HargraveSarah FordAlix Radilla Ryan BerkebileAshley RigbySupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Boxing scandals, torched doves, doping hero. The 1988 Seoul Games were the time to shine. But they were built on dark deeds.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanEnding music performed by MissShadowLovelyTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeLaura CaseyJane HargraveSarah FordAlix Radilla Ryan Berkebile Ashley RigbySupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

“Gods die. And when they truly die they are unmourned and unremembered.” - Neil Gaiman, American GodsWho are the Korean gods? They inhabit the mountains. They inhabit the trees. There is even a Korean deity that inhabits the living room.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeLaura CaseyJane HargraveSarah FordAlix Radilla Ryan Berkebile Ashley RigbySupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Turn off your lights. Put on your headphones. Cool off with some chilling tales.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanEnding music performed by MissShadowLovelyTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeLaura CaseyJane HargraveSarah FordAlix Radilla Ryan Berkebile Support the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Guest: Ryan BerkebileSeoul has obliterated a lot of its history in the mad rush to progress. Only in recent years has the government required archaeological surveys before major construction in certain locations. Korea’s small passionate urban exploring community catalogs the areas that the government thinks aren’t royal enough to matter. One of these “urbexers” joins us to tell us about his journeys, how to get involved, and how urban exploring has educated him about Korean culture.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeLaura CaseyJane HargraveSarah FordAlix Radilla Ryan BerkebileSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Guests - Shin-hye and Yeong-ho The #MeToo Movement looks different in Korea. Pushes for equality devolve into scorched earth battles. Megalia. GS25. Gangnam restroom murder. Mandatory male military service. South Korea has the widest gender gap in the OECD. Each side blames the other for why it hasn’t narrowed. Two young Korean guests join us to debate what modern women and men feel about today’s climate and how to come to the table--if that’s possible.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeLaura CaseyJane HargraveSarah FordAlix RadillaRyan BerkebileSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Child abuse has made Korean headlines this past year. Korean scholars claim that there are aspects of traditional culture that have normalized it. We talk about some recent impactful cases. Then we frame it according to what Korean scholars have observed. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Listener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeLaura CaseyJane HargraveSarah FordAlix Radilla Ryan BerkebileSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Two mysterious unrelated murders happened in Itaewon in 1997 and 2001. One was famous. The other was forgotten. Part two of our History of Itaewon covers Itaewon’s rise as a trendy hotspot, its rapid demise, and its future.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeLaura CaseyJane HargraveSarah FordAlix Radilla Ryan Berkebile Support the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Why has Itaewon historically been the village of foreigners? Why was the U.S. military base positioned there? We cover some of Itaewon’s weird and dark secrets that go back hundreds of years.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeLaura CaseyJane HargraveSarah FordAlix RadillaRyan Berkebile Support the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Here are five reasons people believe in ghosts. We also share ghostly experiences people have submitted for our upcoming book--and we’re still taking submissions. Listen for details.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeLaura CaseyJane HargraveSarah FordAlix Radilla Ryan Berkebile Support the showFacebook Page | Instagram

“There aren’t any drugs in Korea.”Shyah, right! We upend this myth with the history of drugs in both South and North Koreas. Which drugs are popular, where do they come from, and where can you get them? We answer two out of three.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeLaura CaseyJane HargraveSarah FordScottSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

South Korea huddled every Sunday night from the ‘70s to late ‘80s to watch the horror series “Hometown Legends” (Jeonseolui Gohyang 전설의고향). Now Korean horror TV is experiencing a resurgence. What makes Korean horror TV unique? How does it differ from horror film? Guest - Pierce ConranK-Drama Critic - South China Morning PostKo-Biz - ReporterArirang Culture YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZXbyP4zMz0Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeLaura CaseyJane HargraveSarah FordScottSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Ghost stories, sex scandals, massacres, and intrigue from the airport city of Incheon to the trendy alleys of Ikseon-dong. There’s a dark story behind these places that the tourism organizations don’t want you to know about.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeLaura CaseyJane HargraveSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

The death penalty has become a hot topic lately after #SorryJeongin. Shawn covers the history of gruesome and famous executions in Korean history and the state of South Korea’s death penalty today.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeLaura CaseySupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Modern Korea was shaped as much by its disasters as its achievements. The 21st century started with fires and serial killers as disasters went from a macro to a human level. (1999) Sealand Youth Training Centre - 23 killed(1999) Inchon bar fire - 65 killed(2003) Daegu subway fire - 192 killed(2003-2004) Yu Yeong-cheol - 20 killed(2008) Fire in refrigeration distribution warehouse under construction - 40/57 killed(2008) Namdaemun fire(2008) Nonhyeon-dong massacre - 6 killed(2014) Sewol Ferry - 304 killed(2016) Gangnam bathroom murder(2017) Jecheon fire - electrical fire in a gym “Noble Fitness and Spa” - 29 killedJoin our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulSend us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeLaura CaseySupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Modern Korea was shaped as much by its disasters as its achievements. The 1990s were known as “The Disaster Republic.” The earlier decade’s rush to build the country resulted in horrific building and bridge collapses.(October 28, 1992) Murder of Yoon Geum-yi(Jan 7, 1993) Wooam Shopping Arcade Collapse - 28 killed(March 28, 1993) Gupo Mugunghwa Train - 78 killed(July 26, 1993) Asiana Airlines Flight 733 - 69 killed(Oct 10, 1993) Sinking of MV Seohae - 292 killed(October 21, 1994) Seongsu Bridge collapse - 32 killed(1995) Sampoong Department Store Collapse - 502 killedJoin our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulSend us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeLaura CaseySupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Modern Korea was shaped as much by its disasters as its achievements. The 1980s saw its share of air disasters and terrorism from North Korea. Plus the Hwaseong serial murders that weren’t solved until 2019.(1980) Korean Air Lines Flight 015 crash(1983) February 1982 Korean Air Force C-123 accident (1986) Gimpo International Airport bombing(1987) Korean Air Flight 858 bombing(1986-1991) Hwaseong serial murdersJoin our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulSend us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeLaura CaseySupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Modern Korea was shaped as much by its disasters as its achievements. In the first of four episodes, we cover sinkings, fires, hijackings, and mass murders that still echo through society.(Jan 9, 1953) Ferry MV Changgyeong sinking(1969) Korean Air Lines YS-11 hijacking(Dec 15, 1970) Sinking of Namyoung-Ho ferry(1971) Gimpo mass shooting(Dec 25, 1971) Daeyeongak Hotel fire - Deadliest hotel fire in world history(Aug-Oct, 1975) Serial killing spree - Kim Dae Du(1977) Iri Station explosionJoin our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulSend us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeLaura CaseySupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Guest: Julia Mellor - The Sool Company https://thesoolcompany.comThe Glories and Stories of Korean Liquor. Korean sool specialist and brewer Julia Mellor shares the uniqueness of Korean alcohol and boozy traditions. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulSend us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeLaura CaseySupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

The podcast is one year old! We break down the year and discuss Korean first birthday traditions, folklore, and spirits. We also regale mysterious births in Korean history.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Combine the sadism of Game of Throne’s King Joffrey and Ramsay “The Bastard” Bolton with Robert Baratheon’s appetites, and you have Prince Yeonsan.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

In the mid-1980s, people were randomly collapsing and dying around Seoul. Or was it random? On this week’s podcast, we recount one of the lesser known mass murder episodes in Korea. It’s a sad story, and the killer’s identity will shock you.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Korean folktales carry universal memes you can find in European and African folklore. Evil stepmothers, shapeshifting animals and humans, and magical monks with Jedi-like powers. PLUS the tale of the Nine Dragons Temple.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Was Korean Independence a failed movement? Now that we’ve got your attention, we explore the events, conspiracies, and urban legends behind Korea’s biggest national holiday.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

The controversial Deposed Queen Yun kickstarted the events of the next hundred years. What led to her messy execution? Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Guest - Jane Han Ling, Mudang (The Bridge)Instagram - @janehanlingKakao - Jane Han LingYelp - Eastern Path (Newport Beach)Korean-American Mudang Jane Han Ling joins us to share her story of her journey to becoming a traditional Korean shaman and how she’s incorporated western concepts into Korean shamanism.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

GuestJon Dunbar (Broken Korea, Korea Times, DaehanminDecline.com, General Editor of Royal Asiatic Society)For a time, Hongdae was the center of Korea’s punk, rock, and live music scene. Then it was gone. Journalist Jon Dunbar explains what the freak happened.Map of locations mentioned in the podcast:http://bit.ly/darksidehongdaeJoin our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Shawn surveyed 400 Korean citizens about their beliefs in ghosts. The results were intriguing. How do Korean definitions of ghosts differ from western definitions?Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Is there a Korean afterlife? What are Korean funeral traditions? We also cover why some elevators do not have a fourth floor.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

WARNING: This episode contains disturbing content.A special serious episode. South Korea has been horrified by the story of 16-month-old Jeong-in, a baby girl who was abused until she died this past October. This is spotlighting Korea’s and the Korean authorities’ long dark complacency with child abuse. #SorryJeongin #정인아미안해Support the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Poop sculptures, the Berlin Wall, Incheon Airport’s phallic sculpture, a secret WWII Japanese air raid bunker, and more. We top it off with the dark violent story behind Ahyeon-dong’s Wedding Street.Photos are here: https://darksideofseoul.com/8-weird-and-surprising-seoul-landmarks/Map is here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1NfG556hk-kH_gT8ckKsL3vDZsIf5a3Y3&usp=sharingJoin our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

How dark was 2020 for Korea? From being the second country to get the ‘Rona to the evils of sex criminals to ghost sightings on our tour, we recap news you may have forgotten. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

King Sejo’s bloody paranoid reign continues. Shortly after he usurps the throne, scholars and some military conspire to assassinate him. The plot is foiled, and a lot of people pay the price. This leads to the famous story of the Six Martyrs. In the Dark Side of Seoul style, we bust the myths surrounding them.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.Support the showFacebook Page | Instagram

In 1452 there was an 11-year-old king on the throne. Too bad he had mad uncles, crooked advisors, and power hungry scholars surrounding him.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Something to lose your hand over. True crime and historical accounts of cutting off limbs. Lots of them. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Self immolation! City fires! Fire in folklore! The most pyro episode we’ve made yet. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

At the start of the Korean War, a bridge blew up, killing citizens fleeing Seoul and stranding a good section of the South Korean Army on the wrong side. Here are the tragedies of errors behind that.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comOur comic book is also here. https://darksideofseoul.com/storeMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Feeling under the weather? Maybe try some of these Korean folk remedies. Not our darkest episode, but the origins of folk remedies come from the same dark places.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comOur comic book is also here. https://darksideofseoul.com/storeMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Starting in 1866, Catholics were systematically rounded up and executed on a hill near what is now Hapjeong Station. These actions started a chain of events that led to what we’re having to deal with today in modern Korea.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Mountains dominate Korean culture. Shawn shares tales hidden in the fog cloaked peaks. Remember these as you hike through Korea’s intoxicating fall foliageJoin our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron Cullen.Support the showFacebook Page | Instagram

How many Korean monsters do you know? Which ones enjoy riding humans? Which monster resides in a North Korean lake and had a movie made about it?Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCheonji Lake Monsters?  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFElPwUVUHsMBC Jangsan-beom report: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx7gYwX0DLMReported sightings of Jangsan-beom (map)Movie RecommendationsBulgasari - 1985 North Korean monster movie, essentially a kaiju film (called goe-su in Korean)Director Shin Sang-ok was kidnapped by North Korea (ordered by Kim Jong-il) and forced to make several films in the North, including BulgasariThe Host - Korean title is ‘goe-mul’Universal Monster Movies - all the golden age filmsNamely the first three Frankenstein films: Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, Son of Frankenstein - cinema’s first great trilogy Hammer Studios - all their monster filmsNamely Curse of Frankenstein, Dracula, and Curse of the WerewolfThe MistTremorsPan’s Labyrinth An American Werewolf in LondonKing Kong (original)Godzilla (original) - the King of the Monsters!Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

In modern times, tragedy has surrounded modern Christian-based exorcisms. Where traditional shaman exorcisms relied on ritual, fringe Christian exorcisms have relied on violence. Sometimes this results in death. Listen to hear of some dark true crime cases of modern Korean exorcisms.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

The power of Han compels you! Shawn, Joe (and Captain Howdy?) talk about Korean exorcisms and possession. Many Korean rites that involve communicating or honouring spirits are translated as exorcisms, but this is incorrect. Exorcisms, by definition, are the expulsion of evil spirits or demons. A Buddhist exorcism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w0jgFXil9En alleged exorcist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uw5aLh17uc0Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Korea has a history with fare for fava beans for centuries. Most of the time it was for medicinal purposes. Even though it’s a pariah in society, some of the philosophy behind it reverberates today.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Korea’s most notorious criminal is set to be released in late 2020. Only recently has the “I was drunk” defense been scrapped as an accepted excuse for sex crimes. We explore the problematic legal and cultural barriers to effective sex crime prevention in Korea. **WARNING** We do not suggest the episode for people recovering from sexual abuse.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Korea is one giant graveyard. Serious. There are graves everywhere, and they are well maintained. For our Chuseok season episode, we explore one of the central symbols of that season, the ancestral grave. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Guests - Allie and Hannah (What’s Han Your Mind) https://whatshanyourmind.comAllie and Hannah regale us with tales of commoner and aristocratic women. Who was influential? Who had great tragedy? (SPOILER: a lot) Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Seoul is full of haunted locations, but they’re hard to find. Joe and Shawn reveal 11 haunted places in Seoul. Some of them are on the Dark Side tour. Each place weaves a thread in the tapestry that is Seoul’s character.Here’s the list.Sejong IntersectionGwanghwamun Bigak Back AlleySeorin Hotel East AlleyTaehwagan GomokAnguk-dong AlleysRoad behind Tapgol ParkJongno 3-ga Back AlleyJongmyo ParkSide street of the morgue of Seoul Medical University HospitalGingko Trees at Marronnier Park (Hyehwa, exit 2)Road in front of Chungsin MarketJoin our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Prince Sado’s tale has been told through TV and film. Living in the 1700s, he got away with many killings and cruel acts. Yet there are others who say he himself was a victim. Listen as we delve into the life and legends of one of Korea’s most notorious royal members and how his death marked the beginning of the end of the Joseon dynasty.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

A couple of months ago, some strange things started happening in Joe’s apartment in the middle of the night. Even one of our patrons saw something unexplained in a live video chat. One incident forgotten to add to the show is that when Joe was in bed one night, the electric fan shut off. Joe checked to see if it was plugged in, and it was. The fuses weren’t busted. Then suddenly the fan turned on and rapidly cycled through low and high settings and back to low all by itself.There are some Korean explanations based in folk belief for what’s happening. We explore that and ask you, “IS JOE’S APARTMENT REALLY HAUNTED??”Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

In July 2011, a landslide was triggered by heavy rains on a mountain on the southern side of Seoul. It crashed through apartment buildings and resulted in deaths and destruction. Your host, Joe, was caught in that. Here’s his story.Video of the Umyeonsan Landslideshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNkBC1a28o0My videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENHPJ2Ctcgghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OZTjXtuNcMEBS broadcasting buildinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFa7paBnbLsThis is a video done by EBS about how it hit their studios, where I was broadcasting at the time. The studio where they taped the popular children’s show Ppoong-Ppoong-i looked like the set of Lord of the RIngs. The military and police and others worked hard to make the building usable for the most basic of broadcasting. They set up temporary generators outside the building. Cleared trees from the inside of the building.  The video shows them clearing walking space in the mud and making one radio booth usable. We did shows from there for a month with no air conditioning, trekking in and out through the mud paths in the hallways.Old blog post with my photos.https://zenkimchi.com/news-media/breaking-news-landslide-hits-ebs-studios/The rains leading up to the landslides. Video of what it really was like on the ground level.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wW_Iwm5P9O0In-depth piece about the landslides with animated graphicshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sirod_CobcADrainage reinforcement in the aftermath of the Umyeonsan Landslideshttps://blog.naver.com/bsnking/221289861027Tornadoes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5MTu5XT-1Yhttps://www.reddit.com/r/CatastrophicFailure/comments/b1owlg/tornado_wiped_whole_factory_out_in_dangjin_south/Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

The Dark Side of Seoul Comic: Published!Announcing the long awaited 50-page anthology comic The Dark Side of Seoul: Weird Tales from Korean Lore. Get the print or digital version: https://darksideofseoul.com/storeThis is the first English language comic that embraces Korea’s spooky dark folklore. Three chilling traditional tales come to life in these pages. Shawn and Joe talk about the genesis of this project and how you can get your copy.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

In early 2008, an English teacher and his girlfriend were killed in an apartment fire. It was a turning point in the disparate expat community. Many of the charity and fundraising groups we see now started here. But is that the whole story?We talk about Bill Kapoun and more mysterious passings in this episode.Here is the link to the Embassy Duty Log.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

A special video episode! Shawn and Joe drive in Paju, the source of many lonely road ghost stories. We share the tales of the Woman with Sunglasses, The Bloody Meat, The Bloody Box, and more.Watch the video here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4VtP68NCBsJoin our Patreon to get early video versions and more stuff. Learn more here:https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Did Disney have plans to build a park in Korea? Was Seoul Grand Park originally a nuclear warhead research facility? What are some recent amusement park disasters that they would rather you not know?We dig deep and answer these pressing questions. WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

How did a man nail himself to a cross and stab himself in the side? We cover this and other unsolved mysterious deaths in one of our darker episodes. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

The church created by Sun Myung Moon is basically the Forrest Gump of cults, finding itself in so many historic world events, you likely have been touched by it.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

We all know of the young women dressed in white. But what other Korean ghosts are there? Shawn and Joe talk about the major types. Become a patron at https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Further ReadingWho's Who: Korean Ghosts, Goblins, and Gumiho | Seoul Searchinghttp://www.myseoulsearching.com/2013/10/korean-ghosts-goblins-gumiho.htmlKorea Haunt: The Most Famous Korean Ghosts | Seoul Synchttp://seoulsync.com/culture/traditional/famous-korean-ghostsMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

GuestPierce Conran (koreanfilm.or.kr, Screen Anarchy, Modern Cinema)Get ready! Korean horror movie buffs discuss the must-watch Korean horror films of all time. And they tackle the question, is “Parasite” a horror film?Korean Horror Watch ListMemento Mori (여고괴담 두번째 이야기, 1999)A Tale of Two Sisters (장화, 홍련, 2003)Possessed (불신지옥, 2009)The WailingGot to https://darksideofseoul.com/podcast for Shawn's COMPLETE EXHAUSTIVE LIST of great horror films.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenBecome a patron at https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

It's sad how change awaits tragedy. South Korea had a serious police brutality problem. It took the police secretly killing a student to motivate activist groups. It then took the police publicly killing a student to motivate the whole country. This is that story. If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon to receive even more.https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulThank you top patrons!Angel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Today on The Dark Side of Seoul Podcast, we talk about the death of Park Jeong-chol, what led up to it, and how it sparked the events that led to South Korea’s democracy.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon to receive even more.https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulThank you top patrons!Angel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Dark Side of K-PopIndustry superstitionsScandals/problems in the K-pop industryBurning Sun/SeungriPseudo-scandals in the K-pop industryThe subway ghost in Lee Seung Hwan - “Aewon” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFyT2K4L-8sJoe and Shawn’s favorite Korean singersSuggested ArtistsCheck out our YouTube playlist here: Dark Side of Seoul Music PlaylistKim Gwang-Seok 김광석 히트곡 모음 (고음질)Sanulrim 산울림- 내마음에 주단을 깔고 1978 2nd AlbumJaurim 자우림 - 안녕미미Cho PD - My FriendBrown Eyed Girls 'Abracadabra'Say Sue Me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVvox_O-RSI&t=182sCherry Filter - Romantic Cat 체리필터 - 낭만고양이“Hongdae Style” Artists10cm - 아메리카노 Americano 버스커 버스커 (Busker Busker) - 벚꽃 엔딩Support the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Guest: Prof. David Mason http://www.san-shin.org/David.htmlTake a tour with David through The Royal Asiatic Society, SIWA, or Tours By LocalsThe mysterious founding of what became Seoul and how Wangsimni got its nameMaster Muhak’s prediction about the length of the Joseon DynastyBuddhism’s fallWhat the suppression of Buddhism meant for Joseon and the future of KoreaA folktale about Master Muhak The elimination of Buddhist nunsHow Buddhism recovered, the opening of Jogyesa in downtown SeoulSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Guest: Prof. David Mason http://www.san-shin.org/David.htmlTake a tour with David through The Royal Asiatic Society, SIWA, or Tours By LocalsBuddhism’s arrival on the Korean peninsula to establish its role in the culture over centuriesThe legend of ChadonThe internal rotting of the Buddhist Goryeo DynastyYi Sang-gye’s coup and the rise of Neo-ConfucianismSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Korean methods to ward off ghosts and evil spirits. We detail the multitudes of ways to keep Korean ghosts and demons at bay.Support the showFacebook Page | Instagram

National Center for Missing Childrenhttps://www.missingchild.or.kr/The Frog BoysLee Hye-jin, 10, and her friend Woo Ye-seul, 8Dec 25, 2007, AnyangNear Anyang Arts Center (CCTV 4:10 p.m.)77 days laterFound Lee’s dismembered body on a mountain near SuwonPolice investigationRental car records in Anyang on the day of disappearanceFound blood traces in the trunk of a carSuspect Confesses to Murder of Two Missing GirlsTraced to 39-year-old man, Jeong Seong-hyeonLived alone in the same neighborhoodWent on the runWas arrested at his mother’s house in Boryeong, South ChungcheongConfessionTried to say they died in a car accidentDrank 2 bottles of soju and “inhaled bond” around 4 p.m. Dec 25Left home to buy cigarettesSaw the two girls, kidnapped them, assaulted them for an hourAfter he sobered up, choked them to death and chopped up the corpses in his bathroomLoaded them into his trunk and dumped them near Homaesil, Suwon and in Gunja Stream, SiheungNew ConfessionMurder of a 44-year-old woman in Gunpo in July 2004a “date mate” employed by an adult phone room and told her to come to a motel in Geumjeong-dongHad talked to her four times previouslyMurdered her and threw her body into the sea from a bridge in WolgotWas picked as a strong suspect but released him for no evidence other than a fake reaction to a lie detectorLed to re-opening of other cases of missing women (Dec 2006-Jan 2007)Accusations of a sloppy investigation from inside whistleblowerBrought in Jeong for questioning three times but let him go in the early stages “At the time, Jeong was not home for five days, and the police also received information that he had attempted to sexually assault women in the neighborhood. Jeong was a possible suspect from the beginning,” the e-mail sSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Sid Toledo Lee joins us to talk about the history of UFO sightings in South Korea. He also speculates why you don't hear of many alien abductions in Korea.Dokkaebi PatronsAngel EarlJamie StaleyJoel BonominiShaaron CullenBecome a Patron through Patreon and help us make more shows.---CLICK HERE---TiersGwishin $5/monthEarly access to new podcast episodesVideo versions of podcast episodes2 audio Ghost Stories/Folktales per monthGumiho $10/month1 Extra Audio Ghost Story/Folktale per month (total 3)Exclusive spooky ambient music by Soraksan (1x month)Plus everything in previous tierDokkaebi $20/month1 Extra Audio Ghost Story/Folktale per month (total 4)Shout-out in Dark Side of Seoul PodcastsMonthly exclusive Google Hangout with Joe and/or ShawnHorror-themed surprise loot sent to your mailbox each monthPlus everything in previous tiersSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

For our first true crime episode, we cover the Jijon Family. They were a gang of ex-convicts who went on a serial murder rampage in the mid-1990s and showed no remorse. Some even practiced cannibalism on their victims.Dokkaebi PatronsAngel EarlJamie StaleyJoel BonominiShaaron CullenBecome a Patron through Patreon and help us make more shows.---CLICK HERE---TiersGwishin $5/monthEarly access to new podcast episodesVideo versions of podcast episodes2 audio Ghost Stories/Folktales per monthGumiho $10/month1 Extra Audio Ghost Story/Folktale per month (total 3)Exclusive spooky ambient music by Soraksan (1x month)Plus everything in previous tierDokkaebi $20/month1 Extra Audio Ghost Story/Folktale per month (total 4)Shout-out in Dark Side of Seoul PodcastsMonthly exclusive Google Hangout with Joe and/or ShawnHorror-themed surprise loot sent to your mailbox each monthPlus everything in previous tiersSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

One of the most frequent participants of the Dark Side tour, Angel Earl, joins us to tell stories about creepy incidents from her times on the tour.Dokkaebi PatronsAngel EarlJamie StaleyJoel BonominiShaaron CullenBecome a Patron through Patreon and help us make more shows.---CLICK HERE---TiersGwishin $5/monthEarly access to new podcast episodesVideo versions of podcast episodes2 audio Ghost Stories/Folktales per monthGumiho $10/month1 Extra Audio Ghost Story/Folktale per month (total 3)Exclusive spooky ambient music by Soraksan (1x month)Plus everything in previous tierDokkaebi $20/month1 Extra Audio Ghost Story/Folktale per month (total 4)Shout-out in Dark Side of Seoul PodcastsMonthly exclusive Google Hangout with Joe and/or ShawnHorror-themed surprise loot sent to your mailbox each monthPlus everything in previous tiersSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

The first in our series on tragic deaths in Korean history. I have a feeling we'll do a lot of these episodes.Shawn tells the story of a palace servant of the highest consort of the crown prince under King Sejong. It's a story of love, intrigue, black magic, and of course a tragic death.Joe regales the tragic gruesome end of one of the Six Martyred Ministers, all of whom found themselves on the wrong side of the political wind with Prince Suyang/King Sejo came into power.Dokkaebi PatronsJoel BonominiAngel EarlBecome a Patron through Patreon and help us make more shows.---CLICK HERE---TiersGwishin $5/monthEarly access to new podcast episodesVideo versions of podcast episodes2 audio Ghost Stories/Folktales per monthGumiho $10/month1 Extra Audio Ghost Story/Folktale per month (total 3)Exclusive spooky ambient music by Soraksan (1x month)Plus everything in previous tierDokkaebi $20/month1 Extra Audio Ghost Story/Folktale per month (total 4)Shout-out in Dark Side of Seoul PodcastsMonthly exclusive Google Hangout with Joe and/or ShawnHorror-themed surprise loot sent to your mailbox each monthPlus everything in previous tiersSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

In the midst of COVID-19, we talk about Korea's history with epidemics. Covid-19- How Korea is dealing with itMERS- Did Korea’s MERS experience help it handle Covid-19 more efficiently? The Spanish Flu in Korea- How it affected Korea at the time, including response, deaths, etc.The Hongyeok epidemic- How it affected Joseon- Reformation of policies during Jeongjo’s rule- Broad documentation of events left us a detailed historic record Check out our Patreon for more content.https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22510065Support the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Greetings! Shawn and Joe give the story of the founding of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk. We tell the story of the tour's growing pains and why we find Seoul to be one of the most haunted cities in the world. Expect a lot of true crime, dark history, ghost stories, folktales, and featured guests in episodes to come. Please subscribe.Check out our Patreon for more content.https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22510065Support the showFacebook Page | Instagram