Sewol Ferry Disaster: Aftermath & Mysteries

Sewol Ferry Disaster: Aftermath & Mysteries

The 2014 Sewol Ferry Disaster traumatized South Korea. Conspiracy theories emerged to make sense of the senselessness. Here are the biggest ones. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk...
Disasters that Shaped Modern Korea (21st Century)

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...
Disasters that Shaped Modern Korea (1980s)

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)

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

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...