The Ulsan Family Tragedy
A father and his four young children were found dead in their Ulsan home after months of financial hardship, leaving behind heartbreaking questions ab...
The Weird Science Behind Korean Food Nationalism
A 2023 academic paper claims Korean food developed in isolation, authentic Korean food isn't spicy, and even that royal court cuisine isn't truly Kore...
The Korean Ghost and Mr. Skeptic
After the release of his book Supernatural Encounters in South Korea, one of the comments Shawn received surprised him. Several readers expected a boo...
Paper Problems: South Korea's Election Fiasco Explained
Send us Fan Mail South Korea just held its 9th nationwide local elections on June 3, 2026, and what should have been a routine referendum on President...
Burned Twice
Send us Fan Mail A car exploded in Shawn’s neighborhood, setting off a chain reaction that destroyed multiple vehicles and exposed a brutal insurance ...
The Dark Side of Finger Hearts - Fun Sized
Send us Fan Mail AI scams are getting weirder. In this Fun Sized episode, Joe and Shawn discuss the rise of biometric crime in Korea and how AI tools ...
Korean Myths that Won’t Die, and Some New Myths We Created | FUN SIZED!
Send us Fan Mail “Koreans are better surgeons because they use metal chopsticks.” “Korean grammar makes people more emotionally intelligent.” “Korean ...
Korea's Flashing Problem
Send us Fan Mail Flashing and public indecency have been a problem in Korea for decades, but recent cases suggest the issue may be getting worse. In t...
The Composer Korea Tried to Execute
Send us Fan Mail Isang Yun was one of Korea’s most important composers, blending traditional Korean sounds with modern European music. But in 1967, he...
Fun Size: Why Teachers in Korea Can’t Take Sick Days
Send us Fan Mail We’re back with another Fun Size episode. This time, we’re looking at something that sounds simple on paper: sick leave. In Korea, it...