Send us a text In a country as small and densely populated as Korea, complaints over shared space are common. No complaint is as common - or as potentially murderous - as a noisy neighbor. 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 Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Angel Earl Joel Bonomini Shaaron Cullen Devon Hiphner Minseok Lee Gabi ...
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 198
Send us a text The iconic symbol of Seoul has its roots in the 14th century. Listen to this episode for its history and weird trivia. 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 Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Angel Earl Joel Bonomini Shaaron Cullen Devon Hiphner Minseok Lee Gabi Palomino Steve Marsh Mitchy Brewer Ron Chang Mackenzie ...
Dec 27, 2023•38 min
Send us a text In burying the dead or building palaces, old Korea saw value in offering human sacrifices. And it happened more often than you may think. 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 Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Angel Earl Joel Bonomini Shaaron Cullen Devon Hiphner Minseok Lee Gabi Palomino Steve Marsh Mitchy Brewer R...
Dec 20, 2023•48 min•Ep. 196
Send us a text Traditionally, concerns of the coming cold months set in. Some comfort in nights becoming shorter from winter solstice, but temperatures tend to plummet throughout the coming weeks. Survival and hopes that you’ve prepared enough winter stores are worries, but there’s fun and celebration as well. The 11th lunar month (11wol) starts on December 13, concludes on January 10. It has 29 days. Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark ...
Dec 15, 2023•39 min•Ep. 195
Send us a text That ugly building that goes over the road next to Insa-dong and Tapgol Park is a musician’s paradise. It was also the seed for Seoul’s gay culture. 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 Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Angel Earl Joel Bonomini Shaaron Cullen Devon Hiphner Minseok Lee Gabi Palomino Steve Marsh Mitc...
Dec 07, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 194
Send us a text Is dying with dignity a human right? Should we be allowed to choose death over suffering? In Korea, these are tough questions asked by the government, lawyers, doctors, and, more importantly, society. We explore the euthanasia issue in Korea. 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 Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons An...
Nov 30, 2023•52 min•Ep. 193
Send us a text Continuing our exploration of the roots of Korean words. Learn about uses of fire, energy, and how to say, “This is the way,” in Korean. 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 *NEW* Gift Cards https://zenkimchi.com/give-the-gift-of-experience/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Angel Earl Joel Bonomini Shaaron Cullen ...
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 192
Send us a text Temperatures drop below freezing, snow appears on mountains, and drunk fishermen pee in the ocean. Bundle up, we’re about to share folk traditions of the tenth 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 Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Angel Earl Joel Bonomini Shaaron Cullen Devon Hiphner Minseok Lee Gabi P...
Nov 15, 2023•41 min•Ep. 191
Send us a text Desecrating a grave in Korea releases Manggwi, particularly nasty ghosts. Find out more 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 Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Angel Earl Joel Bonomini Shaaron Cullen Devon Hiphner Minseok Lee Gabi Palomino Steve Marsh Mitchy Brewer Ron Chang Mackenzie Moore Hunter W...
Nov 08, 2023•51 min•Ep. 190
Send us a text We cover more rules of etiquette from this classic 1990s tome. Writing names in red, cutting in line, and more. 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 Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Angel Earl Joel Bonomini Shaaron Cullen Devon Hiphner Minseok Lee Gabi Palomino Steve Marsh Mitchy Brewer Ron Chang Mackenzie Moore H...
Nov 01, 2023•48 min•Ep. 189
Send us a text We exhume and share Korean stories, urban legends, and real mysterious encounters to make your skin tingle with dalksal ! Stories include the following… The Virgin Girl’s Grave A young woman, trapped in a flat grave, finds release when a passing man unknowingly lets her witness a simple act of nature, leading to her liberation and blessings bestowed on the unwitting man in 1931 Jeonju. The Red Room In the digital age, an eerie online chatroom known as the "Red Room" lege...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 188
Send us a text Summer’s muggy grip has let go. Frost sneaks onto early morning window panes. And ghosts need directions home. We explore the folklore of the ninth lunar month. Join our Patreon to get more stuf f https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Angel Earl Joel Bonomini Shaaron Cullen Devon Hiphner Minseok Lee Gabi Palomino Ste...
Oct 18, 2023•50 min•Ep. 187
Send us a text We cover more rules of etiquette from this classic 1990s tome. Limp handshakes, staring at foreigners, last minute invitations, and more. 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 Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Angel Earl Joel Bonomini Shaaron Cullen Devon Hiphner Minseok Lee Gabi Palomino Steve Marsh Mitchy Brewer R...
Oct 11, 2023•59 min•Ep. 186
Send us a text Family infighting, betrayals, executions, dismemberments, more executions, and fratricide. Just a couple of decades in the Joseon court. 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 Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Angel Earl Joel Bonomini Shaaron Cullen Devon Hiphner Minseok Lee Gabi Palomino Steve Marsh Mitchy Brewer Ro...
Oct 04, 2023•37 min•Ep. 185
Send us a text Death is a transition but not one the dead do alone. At least not in Korean tradition. The dead need our help to pass on to whatever awaits them on the other side. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Kim Tae-young. 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 Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Angel Earl Joel Bonomin...
Sep 27, 2023•55 min•Ep. 184
Send us a text Korea prepares for its grandest traditional holiday while evil ghosts try to knock jugs of water off your head… We explore the folk traditions of the eighth 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 Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top Tier Patrons Angel Earl Joel Bonomini Shaaron Cullen Devon Hiphner Minseok Lee Gabi Palo...
Sep 20, 2023•57 min•Ep. 183
Send us a text Every now and again the headlines buzz: North Korean defects to South! Less often is that the other way ‘round. Is that because it happens less or because they don’t want us to know about such cases? We explore a few stories of those who defected into North Korea. Media recommendations Nameless Heroes (Unsung Heroes) - miniseries co-starring Abshier et al; part of Kim Jong-il’s fascination with film ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQyvPQgTCko ) Crossing the Line - documentary ab...
Sep 13, 2023•52 min•Ep. 182
Send us a text Fall of Joseon, part 4 Kim Anro would have out-machiavellied Machiavelli. He deftly found power, lost it, and committed to a long-chilled dish of revenge to regain 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 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 Patron...
Sep 06, 2023•33 min•Ep. 181
Send us a text Autumn slowly presents itself, but not without a few more bursts of heat and a couple rites for moaning spirits. We explore the folk traditions of the seventh 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 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 Pa...
Aug 30, 2023•38 min•Ep. 180
Send us a text Korea recently hosted the World Scout Jamboree at Saemangeum. It was a disaster. But what are the environmental roots of this? Just how important was Saemangeum before it was turned into reclaimed land? Hint: one of Asia’s most important ecological sites. We’re joined by Dr. Moores, one of the foremost authorities of Saemangeum to discuss how the site’s destruction impacted Korea. GUEST: Dr. Nial Moores, Birds Korea Blog Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darks...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 179
Send us a text We have 22 more social differences from the book Ugly Koreans, Ugly Americans . Which ones are still relevant? Which ones should you be aware of? 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 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 Bono...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 178
Send us a text Cho Yang-eun challenged the formidable Myeongdong Shin Sang-sa gang. Fists turned to knives, and Cho led a clownishly criminal life inside and outside of prison. 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 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 Ange...
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 177
Send us a text The Korean language is fun to study, especially when you break down words to their roots. Learn words like “booze whale” (Sulgorae) in this lighthearted episode. NOTE: Starting from about the 12:20 timestamp, Shawn misspoke! ‘Heup’ is not the word associated with 'blood'; 'hyeol' is the word. 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 Pitch your idea here...
Aug 02, 2023•59 min•Ep. 176
Send us a text The hottest month of the year carries some Korean folk traditions. Some were pretty dark. 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 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 Ryan Berke...
Jul 26, 2023•51 min•Ep. 175
Send us a text Shin Sang-hyun and his “New Sergeant Family” took over Myeongdong in the 1950s and later the Seoul criminal underground. But not without some serious battles on Seoul’s streets. 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 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 T...
Jul 19, 2023•31 min•Ep. 174
Send us a text Sex education is an important addition to our school systems. Learning about dangers is especially crucial. Despite Korea’s reputation for being an education haven, sex ed remains a mostly avoided subject. Made in Spain Whether you’re an expat chasing the dream, a traveller inspired by European elegance... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Join our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 173
Send us a text The fifth lunar month is one of the busiest for folklore, traditionally chock full of festivals, hair washing, and rainfall. And, of course, a few ways to ward off ghosts. Made in Spain Whether you’re an expat chasing the dream, a traveller inspired by European elegance... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show 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 Pi...
Jul 05, 2023•57 min•Ep. 171
Send us a text Seoul is a wonderful city to explore, with its historic sites, quaint cafes, and reliable public transportation. Wonderful, that is, if you don’t require ramps, elevators, or smooth walkways. In this episode, we’re joined by Crystal Jo to explore Korea’s lacklustre track record in aiding the differently-abled. Made in Spain Whether you’re an expat chasing the dream, a traveller inspired by European elegance... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Join our Patr...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 171
Send us a text In 1993, a little cultural guide was published to bridge the gap of cultural differences between Koreans and Americans. We’ll check in on this guide and see if it still holds up. 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 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 ...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 170
Send us a text Never a dull moment, especially if you’re paying attention. We go through some of the odder, weirder, surprisinger news stories in recent months. This is my stop (May 2023) Video (86) 아시아나 여객기 '문 열린 채 비행'…아찔했던 그 순간 #shorts - YouTube You hit my baby! (2018 to 2022; reported Feb. 2023) This is not my stop (2019, reported Feb. 2023) Be our guest (2017) 'The Little Mermaid' tanks in China and South Korea amid racist backlash from some viewers Pride parade to take t...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 169
