Disasters that Shaped Modern Korea (21st Century)
Modern Korea was shaped as much by its disasters as its achievements. The 21st century started with fires and serial killers as disasters went from a macro to a human level. (1999) Sealand Youth Training Centre – 23 killed (1999) Inchon bar fire – 65...
“The Disaster Republic”: Disasters that Shaped Modern Korea (1990s)
Modern Korea was shaped as much by its disasters as its achievements. The 1990s were known as “The Disaster Republic.” The earlier decade’s rush to build the country resulted in horrific building and bridge collapses. (October 28, 1992) Murder of Yoon Geum-yi (Jan 7,...
Disasters that Shaped Modern Korea (1980s)
Modern Korea was shaped as much by its disasters as its achievements. The 1980s saw its share of air disasters and terrorism from North Korea. Plus the Hwaseong serial murders that weren’t solved until 2019. (1980) Korean Air Lines Flight 015 crash (1983) February...
Disasters that Shaped Modern Korea (1950s-70s)
Modern Korea was shaped as much by its disasters as its achievements. In the first of four episodes, we cover sinkings, fires, hijackings, and mass murders that still echo through society. (Jan 9, 1953) Ferry MV Changgyeong sinking(1969) Korean Air Lines YS-11...
The Han River Bridge Bombing
At the start of the Korean War, a bridge blew up, killing citizens fleeing Seoul and stranding a good section of the South Korean Army on the wrong side. Here are the tragedies of errors behind that. Join our Patreon to get more stuff...THE DARK SIDE OF SEOUL PODCAST Subscribe, sit back, and enjoy.
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