The Dark Side of Seoul Podcast
Korean dark history, ghost tales, folklore, serial killers, true crime, and more. You are about to discover why Korea has the spookiest stories and darkest history.Folklorist Shawn and history buff Joe delve into Korea's gruesome stories of massacres, betrayals, and blood. It's like "Game of Thrones" in Asia. We share our passion for Korea and its struggles throughout time. If you enjoy shows like "Kingdom," this is the podcast for you. Even if you know nothing about Korea, its history will become your new addiction.Subscribe, sit back, and enjoy.
Episodes
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?
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Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey
Music by Soraksan
Top Tier Patrons
Angel Earl
Ten years after the Sewol ferry disaster, how has South Korea changed? What surprising consequences sprouted from this tragedy?
Danwon High School Memorial Classrooms Website
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Angel Earl
Joel Bonomini<...
We explore some cases of animals escaping, disrupting traffic, pooping on city streets, or worse - hurting people who got in their way.
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Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey
Music by Soraksan
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Angel Earl
Joel Bonomini
Shaaron Cullen
Devon Hiphner
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 recommendation
- Samuel Hawley’s Youtube series on the Imjin War (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piOuF02ijdQ)
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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.
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While Joseon Korea officials bicker and backstab, Japan mounts an epic invasion. See King Seonjo run. Run, Seonjo, run!
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Music by Soraksan
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Angel Earl
Joel Bonomini
Shaaron Cullen
Devon Hiphner
Gabi Palomino...
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 Plane
- Conan the Barbarian
- Anaconda (absolute garbage, but fun)
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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.
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Angel Earl
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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.
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Shaaron ...
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.
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Angel Earl
Joel Bonomini
Shaaron Cullen
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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)
- Dragonslayer
- Reign of Fire
- How to Train Your Dragon series
- Pete’s Dragon (1977) ←Joe’s recommendation 🙂
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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.
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We have some history and trivia about Korea’s “other” New Year holiday. Listen now.
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Listener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.
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Music by Soraksan
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Joel Bono...
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
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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.
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Joel Bo...
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.
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Music by Soraksan
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Angel Earl
Joel Bonomini
Shaaron Cullen
Devon Hiphner
Minseo...
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.
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Joel Bonomin...
The iconic symbol of Seoul has its roots in the 14th century. Listen to this episode for its history and weird trivia.
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Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey
Music by Soraksan
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Angel Earl
Joel Bonomini
Shaaron Cullen
Devon Hiphner
Minseok Lee
In burying the dead or building palaces, old Korea saw value in offering human sacrifices. And it happened more often than you may think.
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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.
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