Things People Get Wrong about Korea
Send us Fan MailKorea has been growing in popularity in the past couple of years, mostly through the entertainment industry. Unfortunately, this seems to have created a plethora of half- and untruths ...
10 Aug 20221h 26min
K-Guns
Send us Fan MailKorea is well-known for low gun crime, but it isn’t completely absent. In the wake of recent events elsewhere in the world, we decided to dive into Korea’s own experiences with guns. J...
3 Aug 20221h 4min
Dreams
Send us Fan MailHow do Koreans interpret dreams? Do they even think they mean anything? Shawn has done some research and has the answers here.Shawn’s Movie SuggestionsOf course Nightmare on Elm Street...
28 Jul 20221h 11min
Imo Revolt
Send us Fan MailThe oft overlooked spark that tumbled the Joseon Dynasty’s rotting Jenga tower. You’ll notice striking parallels with some aspects of today’s society.Join our Patreon to get more stuff...
20 Jul 20221h 4min
Noryangjin Fish Market
Send us Fan MailSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comPitch your idea here...
13 Jul 20221h 8min
Lucky Charms
Send us Fan MailCalled bujeok, Korean talismans are similar in purpose to charms in other cultures’ folk traditions, religions, and beliefs. MediaAmulet (2020)Talisman (short film) https://www.youtube...
6 Jul 20221h 10min
Prison Break 1988
Send us Fan MailPrisoners escape and end up becoming folk heroes. How did this happen? This is a story that many have forgotten until now. Media“Holiday” (홀리데이) is a Korean movie from 2006 based on th...
29 Jun 202259min
The Bastard Prince
Send us Fan MailThe first “illegitimate” heir to the Joseon throne, Prince Gwanghae spent the kingdom’s shattered post-war coffers on building projects. Obsessed with the occult, he ended up being ove...
22 Jun 20221h
