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 • 307 episodes
The Dark Side of Seoul Podcast
Latest Episodes
The Korea “Would You Rather” Episode You Didn’t Know You Needed
This episode takes a lighter turn with a “This or That” game that somehow turns into strong opinions about Korean food, hiking, cities, and history.We compare Bukhan-san and Inwang-san, break down bibimbap preferences, and get into the d...
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Episode 305
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1:08:42
Why You Can't Bury Your Pet in Korea
Pet ownership in Korea is growing rapidly, but what happens when a beloved animal dies?In this episode, Joe and Shawn explore the surprising and often emotional world of pet funerals in Korea. From strict burial laws that classify animal...
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Episode 304
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1:07:29
SEAblings vs. K-netz: When K-pop Fandom Turned Into a Regional Reckoning
A minor concert rule violation at a Day6 show in Kuala Lumpur ignites a much larger confrontation between Southeast Asian K-pop fans, known online as SEAblings, and Korean netizens, or K-netz.What began as frustration over DSLR camera us...
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Episode 303
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1:43:26
Reading the Dead: What Korean Graves Tell Us
Winter is cemetery season in Korea.With the grass dead, snakes gone, and sightlines open, this is when Korea’s hillside cemeteries quietly reveal their stories. In this episode, Joe and Shawn talk about what they see every year while wan...
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Episode 302
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1:01:34
Who Should Still Be Driving in Korea?
South Korea became a super-aged society in 2025. The effects are showing up everywhere, but nowhere more visibly than on the roads.In this episode, Joe and Shawn talk about the sharp rise in accidents involving elderly drivers, including...
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Episode 301
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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