Unexplained Deaths of Expats in Korea
Send us a text Death is inevitable, but for many expats in Korea, the cause of death remains a mystery. In this episode, we delve into the unsettling ...
When Love Meets Politics | Fall of Joseon, part 14
Send us a text King Sukjong's reign, beginning at just 13 years old, was a turbulent time for Joseon, marked by power struggles, love affairs, and the...
Tragic Ghosts
Send us a text What makes a ghost so moody, and why are some spirits bound to haunt the living with vengeance and sorrow? We explore the most tragic a...
Ask Us. We Dare You!
Send us a text What is something about Korea that’s overrated? Why is shamanism viewed so negatively? How has Korean changed since COVID? We took your...
Ghost Book Sneak Peek
Send us a text Shawn gives us a preview of his upcoming book about Korean ghost stories, encounters, and folklore. https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul...
Gwangjang Market: Secrets, Snacks, and the Shady Side of Seoul’s Most Famous Market
Send us a text Gwangjang Market is a street food paradise… but what’s lurking behind the bindaetteok stalls and mayak gimbap counters? In this episode...
Boondoggles: Korean Grand Prix
Send us a text South Korea's hosting of the Formula One Grand Prix in Yeongam (2010-2013) was supposed to bring global prestige, but instead became on...
Strange Things Found on Naver Maps
Send us a text In this episode of The Dark Side of Seoul Podcast, we take a deep dive into the strange, unusual, and downright bizarre things we’ve fo...
Joseon Korea vs. Qing China: A Kingdom Caught Between Loyalty and Survival | Fall of Joseon, part 13
Send us a text In this episode of The Fall of Joseon, we dive into the political turmoil and military invasions that rocked Joseon Korea in the 17th c...
Korean Tourism 50 Years Ago
Send us a text What was Korea like for tourists in 1975? In this episode, we explore the unique travel experience of that time, based on a fascinating...