Hayashi: Korea’s First Gangster
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...
Majang Meat Market
“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...
Child Abuse at All-time High
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...
Spirits, Bugs, and Frog Eggs, The Folklore of the Second Lunar Month
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...
Interview with the Horror Artist
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...
Patreon Special: Expats of the Wild East
Korea attracts some odd expats. Here is a collection of tales written by expats about expats. This is a sneak peek at a feature exclusive to our Patreon subscxribers. Join our Patreon to get this and more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The...
Patreon Special: Weird Tales from Korean Lore
Get a taste of “Weird Tales from Korean Lore,” a regular segment exclusive to our Patreon subscribers (starting at just $5 a month).Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk...
Surprising Things About Korean Food
Cabbage kimchi isn’t that old. Han-woo beef grades don’t indicate quality. Why do Koreans use metal chopsticks? Listen for more surprising finds about Korean food. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of...
Seollal
We have some history and trivia about Korea’s “other” New Year holiday. Listen now. 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...THE DARK SIDE OF SEOUL PODCAST Subscribe, sit back, and enjoy.
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