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.
Podcasting since 2020 • 309 episodes
The Dark Side of Seoul Podcast
Latest Episodes
The Korean Cherry Blossom Controversy
Cherry blossoms might seem like the most harmless part of spring in Korea. But behind the crowds, festivals, and photo spots, there’s a deeper story that most people don’t notice.In this episode, we explore the quiet controversy surround...
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Episode 307
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42:23
Fun Size: The Gwanghwamun Sign Controversy
We’re trying something new.This is our first Fun Size episode—a shorter format where we tackle current topics that spark debate in Korea.This time, we’re looking at the controversy surrounding the sign at Gwanghwamun. Should it be...
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Episode 306
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17:19
The Korea “Would You Rather” Episode You Didn’t Know You Needed
This episode takes a lighter turn with a “This or That” game that somehow turns into strong opinions about Korean food, hiking, cities, and history.We compare Bukhan-san and Inwang-san, break down bibimbap preferences, and get into the d...
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Episode 305
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1:08:42
Why You Can't Bury Your Pet in Korea
Pet ownership in Korea is growing rapidly, but what happens when a beloved animal dies?In this episode, Joe and Shawn explore the surprising and often emotional world of pet funerals in Korea. From strict burial laws that classify animal...
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Episode 304
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1:07:29
SEAblings vs. K-netz: When K-pop Fandom Turned Into a Regional Reckoning
A minor concert rule violation at a Day6 show in Kuala Lumpur ignites a much larger confrontation between Southeast Asian K-pop fans, known online as SEAblings, and Korean netizens, or K-netz.What began as frustration over DSLR camera us...
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Episode 303
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1:43:26
Fan Mail
Hey thanks guys. I am all the way in the US but I really appreciate your hijinks, especially with all the real darkness looming here in the States. Its oddly soothing to listen to distant horrors when you have all too real ones near by.
Lansing, Michigan