by Joe | Sep 28, 2023 | Folklore, Podcast
Death is a transition but not one the dead do alone. At least not in Korean tradition. The dead need our help to pass on to whatever awaits them on the other side. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Kim Tae-young. Join our Patreon to get more stuff...
by Joe | Sep 21, 2023 | Folklore, Podcast
Korea prepares for its grandest traditional holiday while evil ghosts try to knock jugs of water off your head… We explore the folk traditions of the eighth lunar month! Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of...
by Joe | Sep 14, 2023 | Podcast
Every now and again the headlines buzz: North Korean defects to South! Less often is that the other way ‘round. Is that because it happens less or because they don’t want us to know about such cases? We explore a few stories of those who defected into North...
by Joe | Sep 7, 2023 | Joseon's Fall, Podcast
Fall of Joseon, part 4 Kim Anro would have out-machiavellied Machiavelli. He deftly found power, lost it, and committed to a long-chilled dish of revenge to regain it. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side...
by Joe | Aug 31, 2023 | Folklore, Podcast
Autumn slowly presents itself, but not without a few more bursts of heat and a couple rites for moaning spirits. We explore the folk traditions of the seventh lunar month! Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour...
by Joe | Aug 24, 2023 | Podcast
Korea recently hosted the World Scout Jamboree at Saemangeum. It was a disaster. But what are the environmental roots of this? Just how important was Saemangeum before it was turned into reclaimed land? Hint: one of Asia’s most important ecological sites. We’re joined...
by Joe | Aug 17, 2023 | Podcast
We have 22 more social differences from the book Ugly Koreans, Ugly Americans. Which ones are still relevant? Which ones should you be aware of? Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at...
by Joe | Aug 10, 2023 | Organized Crime, Podcast
Cho Yang-eun challenged the formidable Myeongdong Shin Sang-sa gang. Fists turned to knives, and Cho led a clownishly criminal life inside and outside of prison. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of...
by Joe | Aug 3, 2023 | Podcast
The Korean language is fun to study, especially when you break down words to their roots. Learn words like “booze whale” (Sulgorae) in this lighthearted episode. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of...
by Joe | Jul 27, 2023 | Folklore, Podcast
The hottest month of the year carries some Korean folk traditions. Some were pretty dark. 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 Pitch your idea here....