Best ZenKimchi Podcasts (2024)

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Welcome to Bart’s Dong 52:14

1h ago52:14

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Send us a text Guest: Bart van Genugten iGoBart (YouTube) Welcome to My Dong (YouTube) iGoBart (Instagram) Bart van Genugten of YouTube’s “Welcome to My Dong” discusses the genesis of his acclaimed series and how it’s become a valuable time capsule of the changing city. My Map of Seoul Was Vandalized: What Really Happened Videos with both Joe and S…

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Ask Us Anything... Again 1:03:05

7d ago1:03:05

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Send us a text What is the oldest mention of ghosts in Korea? Korean food without spicy peppers? And more. You sent us questions, we send you answers! Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morr…

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What Happened in Korea During Shogun | Fall of Joseon, part 10 1:04:22

14d ago1:04:22

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Send us a text The Emmy Award winning TV series and novel Shogun took place right after the Imjin Wars. What was happening in Korea and Japan during this period? Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and…

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Arrested Redevelopment 1:14:33

25d ago1:14:33

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Send us a text Build it and they will come. Until you build it again. We explore the Korean government’s sometimes harmful fascination with redevelopment, gentrification, and fake heritage. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits P…

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Deepfake Porn: Korea’s New Crisis 51:20

1M ago51:20

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Send us a text The growth of AI has its advantages, but like all new technology, it isn’t always used in benevolent ways. From blackmail to porn, we explore growing issues of deepfakes and adversarial AI in Korea. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darks…

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True Crime Summer 2024 55:29

1M ago55:29

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Send us a text Summer 2024 was one of the hottest on record in Korea. It wasn’t only the temperatures that were heating up, crime was sizzling, too. Starting at just $5/month, get a lot of great extra content by going to our Patreon Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Sup…

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True Crime Summer: Hidden Sex Cams 1:33:24

2M ago1:33:24

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Send us a text Welcome to True Crime Summer, our best true crime episodes. Reuters dubbed Korea “The Global Epicentre of Spy Cams.” How bad is it? Why is it so bad? And what can you do to fight this? Starting at just $5/month, get a lot of great extra content by going to our Patreon Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOf…

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True Crime Summer: Serial Killer Yoo Young-Chul - Aftermath 1:12:35

2M ago1:12:35

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Send us a text Welcome to True Crime Summer, our best true crime episodes. What was true about Yoo Young-Chul and what was urban myth? How badly did the authorities mess this up? Have things changed? We analyze what the psych and criminology experts have written about this case. Starting at just $5/month, get a lot of great extra content by going t…

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True Crime Summer: Caught a Predator 47:34

2M ago47:34

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Send us a text Welcome to True Crime Summer, our best true crime episodes. What do you do when you feel your child is being targeted by a sexual predator? We talk to a parent who relates his harrowing ordeal. Must listen! Starting at just $5/month, get a lot of great extra content by going to our Patreon Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking to…

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True Crime Summer: The Cyanide Killer 1:02:37

2M ago1:02:37

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Send us a text Welcome to True Crime Summer, our best true crime episodes. In the mid-1980s, people were randomly collapsing and dying around Seoul. Or was it random? Starting at just $5/month, get a lot of great extra content by going to our Patreon Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkS…

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True Crime Summer: The Death That Changed Seoul’s Foreign Community 1:04:06

2M ago1:04:06

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Send us a text Welcome to True Crime Summer, our best true crime episodes. In early 2008, an English teacher and his girlfriend were killed in an apartment fire. It was a turning point in the disparate expat community. Many of the charity and fundraising groups we see now started here. But is that the whole story? We talk about Bill Kapoun and more…

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True Crime Summer: Cho Doo-soon & Sex Crime Law Failures 1:10:41

3M ago1:10:41

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Send us a text Welcome to True Crime Summer, our best true crime episodes. Korea’s most notorious criminal is set to be released in late 2020. Only recently has the “I was drunk” defense been scrapped as an accepted excuse for sex crimes. We explore the problematic legal and cultural barriers to effective sex crime prevention in Korea. **WARNING** …

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True Crime Summer: Prison Break 1988 1:02:05

3M ago1:02:05

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Send us a text Welcome to True Crime Summer, our best true crime episodes. Prisoners escape and end up becoming folk heroes. How did this happen? This is a story that many have forgotten until now. Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Angel Earl Joel Bonomini Shaaron Cullen Devon Hiphner Gabi Palo…

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True Crime Summer: The Jijon Crime Family 33:25

3M ago33:25

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Send us a text Welcome to True Crime Summer, our best true crime episodes. They were a gang of ex-convicts who went on a serial murder rampage in the mid-1990s and showed no remorse. Some even practiced cannibalism on their victims. Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Angel Earl Joel Bonomini Sha…

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True Crime Summer: Prince Sado, The Royal Serial Killer 1:11:03

3M ago1:11:03

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Send us a text Prince Sado’s tale has been told through TV and film. Living in the 1700s, he got away with many killings and cruel acts. Yet there are others who say he himself was a victim. Listen as we delve into the life and legends of one of Korea’s most notorious royal members and how his death marked the beginning of the end of the Joseon dyn…

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Women Ghosts of Jeju Island 53:22

4M ago53:22

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Send us a text Ghosts are everywhere, so they say. But perhaps no place in Korea is more haunted than Jeju Island. But these aren’t just ghosts. They’re goddesses. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson a…

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A Flock of Sheep 56:17

4M ago56:17

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Send us a text Our Zodiac series continues! The timid sheep may be easily led but that doesn’t mean it’s unimportant. Just ask evil spirits. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Musi…

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Stabbings 56:26

4M ago56:26

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Send us a text We’re halfway through 2024 and stabbings have made the news far too many times. We’ll look at some of those stories from the past couple of years. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and…

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The Lost Urban Exploration Video 38:51

4M ago38:51

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Send us a text Last year, we made a video exploring a neighborhood slated for demolition. We held off on releasing it until now. Here’s the audio version. Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8E3tYvBY1I Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseou…

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None Shall Pass! Segregation in South Korea 52:38

5M ago52:38

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Send us a text Korea can be a ton of fun, with its thousands of parks, facilities, restaurants, and pubs. But is it fun for everyone? Maybe not for those banned from entering these places. We explore segregation in Korea. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https…

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Haunted Tourist Sites in Korea 53:44

5M ago53:44

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Send us a text We explore a few of the lesser known haunted claims from some of Korea’s most popular tourist sites. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Pa…

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Imjin War, part 3 | Fall of Joseon, part 9 36:10

5M ago36:10

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Send us a text Japan mounts its second invasion of Joseon Korea. Will the king again abandon his people? I think we already know the answer. Media recommendation Samuel Hawley’s Youtube series on the Imjin War (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piOuF02ijdQ) Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark…

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Fugly Koreans, Fugly Americans 51:36

5M ago51:36

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Send us a text Part five of our series based on the book “Ugly Koreans, Ugly Americans,” where we explore more cultural differences and discuss them. Ugly Koreans, Ugly Americans: Cultural and behavioral differences between Koreans and Americans Min Byoung-chul 1993-2007 Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a …

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Horses 53:25

6M ago53:25

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Send us a text 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 more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music …

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Korean Ghosts Love Pizza: Modernizing Rites for the Dead 58:03

6M ago58:03

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Send us a text 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 old traditions done in the 21st century? Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseou…

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The Sewol: 10 Years Later 1:02:40

6M ago1:02:40

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Send us a text Ten years after the Sewol ferry disaster, how has South Korea changed? What surprising consequences sprouted from this tragedy? Danwon High School Memorial Classrooms Website Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits P…

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When K-Animals Attack! (And Escape) 59:24

6M ago59:24

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Send us a text We explore some cases of animals escaping, disrupting traffic, pooping on city streets, or worse - hurting people who got in their way. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morr…

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Imjin War, part 2 | Fall of Joseon, part 8 53:49

6M ago53:49

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Send us a text Admiral Yi Sun Shin enters the stage with his rival Admiral Gwon Yul. Can Joseon officials suspend their factionalism to defend their kingdom? Well… Media recommendation Samuel Hawley’s Youtube series on the Imjin War (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piOuF02ijdQ) Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul …

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Dying Alone 59:32

7M ago59:32

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Send us a text Major changes are happening in Korean culture, population, and lifestyle. With the changes come a growing tragedy: people who die alone and long periods before the bodies are discovered. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.c…

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Imjin War, part 1 | Fall of Joseon, part 7 48:25

7M ago48:25

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Send us a text 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 stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by S…

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Why Did It Hafta Be Snakes 57:13

7M ago57:13

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Send us a text 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 recommendations Ssssnake (1973) Stanley (1972) Snakes on a Plane Conan the Barbarian Anaconda (absolute garbage, but fun) Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideof…

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Scams: Tourists & Expats 57:36

7M ago57:36

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Send us a text 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 highlight some of the worst. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits…

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Rise of the Scholar Elite (1560s-1580s) | Fall of Joseon, part 6 49:58

8M ago49:58

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Send us a text 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. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherso…

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Ask Us (Almost) Anything 1:36:55

8M ago1:36:55

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Send us a text Questions from Instagram about Korean food, history, ghosts, and even skin care! We try to answer as many as we can in the only way we know how. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and S…

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Dragons 54:29

8M ago54:29

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Send us a text Happy Year of the Dragon! We explore the powerful, determined creatures of myth found in Korean motifs, dreamlore, and spirituality. They’re also annoying jerks. Media recommendations (not really too many horror movie dragons) D-War (just kidding; don’t watch that) Godzilla (sorta) Dragonslayer Reign of Fire How to Train Your Dragon …

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Immigration Horrors! 1:13:39

8M ago1:13:39

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Send us a text You got a new job. It’s time to renew your visa. You’re applying for permanent residency. It’s hardly ever fun, friendly, or smooth-sailing. We look at some experiences with the most annoying and frightening part of Korea: The Immigration Office. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of Th…

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Seollal: Korea's Lunar New Year (re-run) 54:20

9M ago54:20

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Send us a text We have some history and trivia about Korea’s “other” New Year holiday. Listen now. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Listener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air. Credits P…

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K-Horror: Best of 2023 1:40:24

9M ago1:40:24

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Send us a text What did K-horror have on offer in 2023? And how is the domestic film industry doing? Joining us again to discuss all this is film critic and producer Pierce Conran. Pierce Conran https://twitter.com/pierceconran South China Morning Post Letterboxd Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of …

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Han River Mysteries 58:01

9M ago58:01

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Send us a text The Mighty Han River! The river is highlighted in Korea’s economic success: the Miracle on the Han. Its waters are also keepers of dark secrets of death and ghosts. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by…

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Old Gods, Scorched Bones, & the Frozen Dead: The Folklore of the 12th Lunar Month 42:59

9M ago42:59

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Send us a text It’s the dead of winter. While gods and ghosts are making moves on the human world, the New Year is coming and with it, hope. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Musi…

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Noisy Neighbors 59:42

9M ago59:42

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Send us a text In a country as small and densely populated as Korea, complaints over shared space are common. No complaint is as common - or as potentially murderous - as a noisy neighbor. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Pr…

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Seoul Tower 37:31

10M ago37:31

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Send us a text The iconic symbol of Seoul has its roots in the 14th century. Listen to this episode for its history and weird trivia. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by So…

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Human Sacrifice 47:33

10M ago47:33

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Send us a text In burying the dead or building palaces, old Korea saw value in offering human sacrifices. And it happened more often than you may think. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Mo…

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Long Nights, New Calendars, & Wicked Children: The Folklore of the Eleventh Lunar Month 38:21

10M ago38:21

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Send us a text Traditionally, concerns of the coming cold months set in. Some comfort in nights becoming shorter from winter solstice, but temperatures tend to plummet throughout the coming weeks. Survival and hopes that you’ve prepared enough winter stores are worries, but there’s fun and celebration as well. The 11th lunar month (11wol) starts on…

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Nakwon Arcade: Original Center of Korea’s Music Industry 1:21:42

10M ago1:21:42

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Send us a text That ugly building that goes over the road next to Insa-dong and Tapgol Park is a musician’s paradise. It was also the seed for Seoul’s gay culture. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson a…

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Dying With Dignity 50:50

11M ago50:50

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Send us a text Is dying with dignity a human right? Should we be allowed to choose death over suffering? In Korea, these are tough questions asked by the government, lawyers, doctors, and, more importantly, society. We explore the euthanasia issue in Korea. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Da…

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Words, Words, Words 1:01:16

11M ago1:01:16

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Send us a text Continuing our exploration of the roots of Korean words. Learn about uses of fire, energy, and how to say, “This is the way,” in Korean. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com *NEW* Gift Cards https://zenkimchi.com/give-the…

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Happy Gods, Angry Ghosts, & Spirit Jars: The Folklore of the Tenth Lunar Month 40:25

11M ago40:25

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Send us a text Temperatures drop below freezing, snow appears on mountains, and drunk fishermen pee in the ocean. Bundle up, we’re about to share folk traditions of the tenth lunar month. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Pro…

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Desecrated Graves 49:48

11M ago49:48

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Send us a text Desecrating a grave in Korea releases Manggwi, particularly nasty ghosts. Find out more in this episode. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tie…

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Yo, Don’t Step on the Yo! | “Ugly Koreans, Ugly Americans” part 4 47:05

12M ago47:05

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Send us a text We cover more rules of etiquette from this classic 1990s tome. Writing names in red, cutting in line, and more. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan …

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