The Dark Side of Seoul Podcast
Horses
Our Zodiac series continues! The majestic horse plays a role in Korean folklore, from gods, ghosts, rituals, and even food! Join our Patreon to get ...
Korean Ghosts Love Pizza: Modernizing Rites for the Dead
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 o...
The Sewol: 10 Years Later
Ten years after the Sewol ferry disaster, how has South Korea changed? What surprising consequences sprouted from this tragedy? Danwon High School Me...
When K-Animals Attack! (And Escape)
We explore some cases of animals escaping, disrupting traffic, pooping on city streets, or worse - hurting people who got in their way. Join our Patr...
Imjin War, part 2 | Fall of Joseon, part 8
Admiral Yi Sun Shin enters the stage with his rival Admiral Gwon Yul. Can Joseon officials suspend their factionalism to defend their kingdom? Well… ...
Dying Alone
Major changes are happening in Korean culture, population, and lifestyle. With the changes come a growing tragedy: people who die alone and long perio...
Imjin War, part 1 | Fall of Joseon, part 7
While Joseon Korea officials bicker and backstab, Japan mounts an epic invasion. See King Seonjo run. Run, Seonjo, run! Join our Patreon to get more ...
Why Did It Hafta Be Snakes
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 r...
Scams: Tourists & Expats
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 hi...
Rise of the Scholar Elite (1560s-1580s) | Fall of Joseon, part 6
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...