The Dark Side of Seoul Podcast
Korean dark history, ghost tales, folklore, serial killers, true crime, and more. You are about to discover why Korea has the spookiest stories and darkest history.Folklorist Shawn and history buff Joe delve into Korea's gruesome stories of massacres, betrayals, and blood. It's like "Game of Thrones" in Asia. We share our passion for Korea and its struggles throughout time. If you enjoy shows like "Kingdom," this is the podcast for you. Even if you know nothing about Korea, its history will become your new addiction.Subscribe, sit back, and enjoy.
Podcasting since 2020 • 291 episodes
The Dark Side of Seoul Podcast
Latest Episodes
Shawn Wrote a Spooky Book
Here it is! Finally! Shawn Morrissey's much anticipated book of Korean supernatural encounters is released. We ask him your questions. Will he answer them?
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Episode 290
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54:23
Why Korean City Slogans Sound So Weird (and Why We Love Them Anyway)
Korean cities love English slogans, but rarely get them right. From “Hi Seoul” to “Busan is Good,” we explore how Korea’s branding obsession created a national genre of delightful linguistic chaos.
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Episode 289
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1:05:48
From Madness to Reform | The Fall of Joseon, part 17
King Jeongjo inherited a kingdom broken by madness, murder, and factional greed. In this episode, we look at how the grandson of Yeongjo—and son of the doomed Prince Sado—tried to rebuild the dynasty. From political purges and paranoid advisors...
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Episode 288
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34:48
Fan Mail
Hey thanks guys. I am all the way in the US but I really appreciate your hijinks, especially with all the real darkness looming here in the States. Its oddly soothing to listen to distant horrors when you have all too real ones near by.
Lansing, Michigan