Off with Their Heads! Execution in Korea
The death penalty has become a hot topic lately after #SorryJeongin. Shawn covers the history of gruesome and famous executions in Korean history and the state of South Korea’s death penalty today.
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Disasters that Shaped Modern Korea (21st Century)
The 21st century started with fires and serial killers as disasters went from a macro to a human level.
“The Disaster Republic”: Disasters that Shaped Modern Korea (1990s)
The 1990s were known as “The Disaster Republic.” The earlier decade’s rush to build the country resulted in horrific building and bridge collapses.
Disasters that Shaped Modern Korea (1980s)
The 1980s saw its share of air disasters and terrorism from North Korea. Plus the Hwaseong serial murders that weren’t solved until 2019.
Disasters that Shaped Modern Korea (1950s-70s)
In the first of four episodes, we cover sinkings, fires, hijackings, and mass murders that still echo through society.
The Dark Side of Sool
Guest: Julia Mellor – The Sool Company https://thesoolcompany.com The Glories and Stories of Korean Liquor. Korean sool specialist and brewer Julia Mellor shares the uniqueness of Korean alcohol and boozy traditions. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air. Book a … Read more
It’s Our Birthday & We’ll Die if We Want To
The podcast is one year old! We break down the year and discuss Korean first birthday traditions, folklore, and spirits. We also regale mysterious births in Korean history. 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 … Read more
Psycho Prince Yeonsan (Joseon’s Fall, part 2)
Combine the sadism of Game of Throne’s King Joffrey and Ramsay “The Bastard” Bolton with Robert Baratheon’s appetites, and you have Prince Yeonsan. 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, Twitter, … Read more
True Crime: Who was the Cyanide Killer?
In the mid-1980s, people were randomly collapsing and dying around Seoul. Or was it random? On this week’s podcast, we recount one of the lesser known mass murder episodes in Korea. It’s a sad story, and the killer’s identity will shock you. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The … Read more
Divine Monks & Shapeshifters: Korean Folktale Types
Korean folktales carry universal memes you can find in European and African folklore. Evil stepmothers, shapeshifting animals and humans, and magical monks with Jedi-like powers. PLUS the tale of the Nine Dragons Temple. 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 … Read more