Lucky Charms

Lucky Charms

by | Jul 7, 2022 | Podcast

Called bujeok, Korean talismans are similar in purpose to charms in other cultures’ folk traditions, religions, and beliefs.  Media Amulet (2020)Talisman (short film) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-_gwgyF3c8 Join our Patreon to get more stuff!...
Shawn Digs Graves

Shawn Digs Graves

by | Jun 9, 2022 | Podcast

Shawn takes us through the hills of Paju to show Korean grave sites. Learn about the traditions, folklore, and potential curses. We also check out abandoned military installations. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of...
The Bells

The Bells

by | Jun 2, 2022 | Podcast

Did people really throw a child into a furnace to forge the Emillé Bell? We answer this question in this episode. 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...
Move When the Gho–Guests are Gone

Move When the Gho–Guests are Gone

by | Apr 21, 2022 | Folklore

Happy Folklore Thursday! In folk tradition, choosing an auspicious day to move into a new house was paramount. Such days are called sohn-obneun-nal (손없는날), ‘Day of No Guests.’ Folklore tells us ghosts are active, either from the north, east, south, or west, on certain...
The Legend of Rising Dragon Peak

The Legend of Rising Dragon Peak

by | Apr 14, 2022 | Stories

Happy Folklore Thursday! This seemingly simple peak has a charming legend. Long ago, a dragon moved up through a mountain valley, hoping to make the long sojourn into the heavens. As the great creature slithered snake-like upwards, soil and stone was lifted and pushed...