THE ORIGINAL GHOST WALK

Thursday, Saturday, Sunday*

Anguk Station, exit 2

Joe’s tour shows what’s so exciting and intriguing about Korean history. Meeting outside Anguk Station exit 2, he guides you through twisting alleys and weird landmarks. Highlights include the following:

• The site of a royal massacre
• The remains of a general’s home that had a bloody ending
• Unhyeongung Royal Residence and the notorious ruler who lived there
• The former red light district of Jongno 3-ga
• The sexual energy focused in Tapgol Park
• How Pimatgol Alley aided the 1987 democracy movement
• A surprising historic international landmark that Seoulites are unaware of
• Water related ghost stories while strolling down the Cheonggyecheon Stream
• A bridge that tells the story of revenge
• PLUS tales and warnings of ghosts sightings on the tour itself

The EXTENDED EDITION also includes

• The assassination of Queen Min
• Seoul’s most haunted intersection
• The building where the American ambassador got attacked
• Seoul City Hall’s funny mix up
• A wall that bodes ill luck for couples
• Seoul’s most haunted house
• The ghosts of Gyeonghuigung Palace

Meeting Location

Start location

Anguk Station, exit 2
Please check your confirmation email to make sure about the location.

End locations

Regular Edition: Between Gwanghwamun and Jonggak Stations
Extended Edition: Near Seodaemun Station

* Unless otherwise stated

Ghostlore & Urban Legends

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday*

Seodaemun Station, exit 4

Shawn’s tour focuses on Korea’s ghostlore, folk beliefs, and urban legends, highlighting how these were – and sometimes still are – important to Korean culture. Meeting outside Seodaemun Station exit 4, he weaves you through 600 years of hauntings. Highlights include the following:

• Seoul’s most haunted house
• The ghosts of Gyeonghuigung Palace
• Spooky legends of Korea’s schools
• A wall that bodes ill luck for couples
• The dangers of wandering evil spirits
• The gods that dwell in wells
• Traditions of the dead
• Weird demons hiding in usual places
• Monsters that lurk the streets at night
• Supposed sightings of mythical creatures
• PLUS tales and warnings of ghost sightings on the tour itself

The EXTENDED EDITION also includes

• The ghosts of the Westin Josun Hotel
• Creepy crawlies scurrying under your feet – and in your dreams
• Tales of murder, booze, and ghostly possession
• The power and lore of Namdaemun Gate

Meeting Location

Start location

Seodaemun Station , exit 4
Please check your confirmation email to make sure about the location.

End locations:

Regular Edition: Near Gwanghwamun Station
Extended Edition: Namdaemun Gate

* Unless otherwise stated

Podcast

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  The Korean Cherry Blossom Controversy
  The Cherry Blossom Debate in Korea Cherry blossoms are one of the most recognizable signs of spring in Korea. Every year, crowds gather in places like Yeouido, Jinhae, and Seokchon Lake to enjoy the brief bloom. But behind the photos and festivals is a more complicated story. In Korea, cherry blossoms are not just seasonal. For some, they are still tied to… Read more: The Korean Cherry Blossom Controversy
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  Fun size: The Gwanghwamun Gate Controversy
  The Gwanghwamun Sign Debate: Hangul vs Hanja Korea’s most famous gate is once again at the center of a familiar debate. The question sounds simple: should the sign at Gwanghwamun be written in Hangul or Hanja? But behind that choice is a deeper conversation about history, identity, and how Korea presents itself to the world. Why Gwanghwamun Used Hanja For most of… Read more: Fun size: The Gwanghwamun Gate Controversy
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  The Korea “Would You Rather” Episode You Didn’t Know You Needed
  This or That: Korea Edition – Food, Hiking, and Cultural Showdowns Sometimes the best way to understand a place is not through a guidebook, but through the small choices people argue about. This episode takes that idea and runs with it. What started as a simple “This or That” game turns into a wide-ranging conversation about Korean food, hiking culture, cities, and… Read more: The Korea “Would You Rather” Episode You Didn’t Know You Needed

Stories

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  The Legend of Rising Dragon Peak
  This seemingly simple peak has a charming legend.
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  The Ghost in Our Apartment
  I played a small joke on my wife and daughter, and it has backfired. Recently, my wife and daughter have been on a different sleeping schedule, so I’ve been sleeping in my daughter’s room while she sleeps with her mom. One night, the wind was really strong. The door to the bedroom rattled hard. I then heard the loud footsteps of one… Read more: The Ghost in Our Apartment