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 • 289 episodes
The Dark Side of Seoul Podcast
Latest Episodes
From Madness to Reform | The Fall of Joseon, part 17
King Jeongjo inherited a kingdom broken by madness, murder, and factional greed. In this episode, we look at how the grandson of Yeongjo—and son of the doomed Prince Sado—tried to rebuild the dynasty. From political purges and paranoid advisors...
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Episode 288
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34:45
Kidnapped!
Kidnapping and abduction attempts are on the rise in Korea, with more than nine cases per week. We break down the numbers, the shocking cases from Seoul to Jeju, and the weak court responses that leave parents furious. From lures near schools t...
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Episode 287
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59:04
Cursed Landmarks
We tour Korea’s “cursed landmarks,” from the Blue House to Jongno Tower, the National Assembly, Cheonggyecheon, and beyond. These sites carry dark folklore, bad feng shui, ghost stories, and political baggage. What makes a landmark “curse...
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Episode 286
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58:03
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