by Joe | Mar 23, 2023 | Folklore, Podcast
Our series continues covering the folk traditions of each lunar month. This time it’s the third month – the onset of spring, farming, booze for powerful gods, and good days to visit the dead. Join our Patreon to get more stuff...
by Joe | Mar 16, 2023 | Organized Crime
A young Korean man in Japan’s construction industry became the most powerful crime boss in 1930s Seoul. We talk about Korea’s early mob history and how Hayashi himself has left a big mark in daily Seoul life. Hayashi in the 1930s Seon-u Yeongbin later in his legit...
by Joe | Mar 9, 2023 | Podcast
“The scariest market in Korea.” Majang Meat Market is not only unique in Seoul, it’s unique to all of Korea! It’s the only market dedicated to turning freshly slaughtered livestock into meat. Our new Majang Meat Market Experience The Majang Meat Market Experience...
by Joe | Mar 2, 2023 | Podcast, True Crime
Some topics are hard to discuss. And some we prefer to not cover more than once. But child abuse has become an epidemic in Korea and it needs to be constantly in the public eye until something is done to stop it. Join our Patreon to get more stuff...
by Joe | Feb 23, 2023 | Folklore, Podcast
Ghosts and rites and folk, oh my! Our series on the monthly folk traditions on the Korean lunar calendar. It’s full of folklife customs, many of which are no longer widely practiced. In this episode, we explore the lore of the second lunar month. Join our...
by Joe | Feb 16, 2023 | Podcast
Guest: Ji-yun Park The artist for the new volume of “Dark Side of Seoul: Weird Tales from Korean Lore” talks about her process in bringing Korean folk horror to life on the comic book page. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a...