158 episodes
The Dark Side of Seoul Podcast ZenKimchi
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4.9 • 25 Ratings
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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.
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The Afterlife & the Cemetery Tour
The concept of an afterlife is consistent across cultures. How do old Korean traditions view the land of the dead? PLUS: a talk about our new cemetery tour and what we have coming up this year!
Check out the Cemetery Tour here.
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
Do you have a tale of an odd expat in Korea from the old days? We could include it in “Expats of the Wild East.”
Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/
Credits
Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey
Music by Soraksan
Top tier Patrons
Angel Earl
Joel Bonomini
Shaaron Cullen
Devon Hiphner
Minseok Lee
Alix Radilla
Ryan Berkebile
Gabi Palomino
Steve Marsh
Chad Struhs
Mitchy Brewer
Sarah Ford
Sean 진헌 Braun
Jane Kang
Support the showFacebook Page |
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Dragons, Gods, & Cold Food: The Folklore of the Third Lunar Month
Our series continues covering the folk traditions of each lunar month. This time it’s the third month - the onset of spring, farming, booze for powerful gods, and good days to visit the dead.
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
Do you have a tale of an odd expat in Korea from the old days? We could include it in “Expats of the Wild East.”
Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/
Credits
Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey
Music by Soraksan
Top tier Patrons
Angel Earl
Joel Bonomini
Shaaron Cullen
Devon Hiphner
Minseok Lee
Alix Radilla
Ryan Berkebile
Gabi Palomino
Steve Marsh
Chad Struhs
Mitchy Brewer
Sarah Ford
Sean 진헌 Braun
Jane Kang
Support the showFacebook Page |
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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.
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
Do you have a tale of an odd expat in Korea from the old days? We could include it in “Expats of the Wild East.”
Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/
Credits
Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey
Music by Soraksan
Top tier Patrons
Angel Earl
Joel Bonomini
Shaaron Cullen
Devon Hiphner
Minseok Lee
Alix Radilla
Ryan Berkebile
Gabi Palomino
Steve Marsh
Chad Struhs
Mitchy Brewer
Sarah Ford
Sean 진헌 Braun
Jane Kang
Support the showFacebook Page |
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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
https://zenkimchi.com/zenkimchi-get-immersed-in-korea/zkx/meat-lovers-premium-market-bbq/
Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=NDEEI5n7Rb8&embeds_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fnamu.wiki%2F&feature=emb_logo
Big Bang 에라 모르겠다 (the bicycle scenes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIPH8LFYFRk
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
Do you have a tale of an odd expat in Korea from the old days? We could include it in “Expats of the Wild East.”
Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/
Credits
Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey
Music by Soraksan
Top tier Patrons
Angel Earl
Joel Bonomini
Shaaron Cullen
Devon Hiphner
Minseok Lee
Alix Radilla
Ryan Berkebile
Gabi Palomino
Steve Marsh
Chad Struhs
Mitchy Brewer
Sarah Ford
Sean 진헌 Braun
Jane Kang
Support the showFacebook Page |
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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
https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul
Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com
Do you have a tale of an odd expat in Korea from the old days? We could include it in “Expats of the Wild East.”
Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/
Credits
Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey
Music by Soraksan
Top tier Patrons
Angel Earl
Joel Bonomini
Shaaron Cullen
Devon Hiphner
Minseok Lee
Alix Radilla
Ryan Berkebile
Gabi Palomino
Steve Marsh
Chad Struhs
Mitchy Brewer
Sarah Ford
Sean 진헌 Braun
Jane Kang
Support the showFacebook Page |
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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 Patreon to get more stuff
https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul
Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com
Do you have a tale of an odd expat in Korea from the old days? We could include it in “Expats of the Wild East.”
Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/
Credits
Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey
Music by Soraksan
Top tier Patrons
Angel Earl
Joel Bonomini
Shaaron Cullen
Devon Hiphner
Minseok Lee
Alix Radilla
Ryan Berkebile
Gabi Palomino
Steve Marsh
Chad Struhs
Mitchy Brewer
Sarah Ford
Sean 진헌 Braun
Jane Kang
Support the showFacebook Page |
Instagram
Customer Reviews
Great Folk Tales and Social Commentary
I’m very interested in Korean Folklore so was happy to hear stories I had never heard before. Definitely give it a listen. Can’t wait to go on their ghost tour.
Fun show
I enjoy their banter and knowledge of Korea. I do wonder how these guys keep this podcast alive seeing as they have so few reviews…hmmm….
It would be cool if they could have some more guests on the show to give some expert insight into some of the topics they cover, but that’s a matter of personal preference.
Add this to your library!
Recently discovered this podcast and now it’s in my weekly rotation of podcasts to listen to while stuck in LA traffic. Shawn is so knowledgeable especially in folklore and presents the stories well, while Joe provides comic relief (sometimes in a drunk uncle way and with dad jokes). I felt that both guys have so much empathy for the victims they talk about, being husbands and fathers.