When Love Meets Politics | Fall of Joseon, part 14
Send us Fan MailKing Sukjong's reign, beginning at just 13 years old, was a turbulent time for Joseon, marked by power struggles, love affairs, and the downfall of factions. His relationship with conc...
21 Maj 202528min
Tragic Ghosts
Send us Fan MailWhat makes a ghost so moody, and why are some spirits bound to haunt the living with vengeance and sorrow? We explore the most tragic and unfulfilled spirits in Korean tradition, from ...
14 Maj 202553min
Ask Us. We Dare You!
Send us Fan MailWhat is something about Korea that’s overrated? Why is shamanism viewed so negatively? How has Korean changed since COVID? We took your questions and we answer them! Korea's #1 ghost a...
7 Maj 20251h 13min
Ghost Book Sneak Peek
Send us Fan MailShawn gives us a preview of his upcoming book about Korean ghost stories, encounters, and folklore. Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get you...
30 Apr 20251h
Gwangjang Market: Secrets, Snacks, and the Shady Side of Seoul’s Most Famous Market
Send us Fan MailGwangjang Market is a street food paradise… but what’s lurking behind the bindaetteok stalls and mayak gimbap counters? In this episode, we dig into the tangled history of Korea’s olde...
23 Apr 20251h 2min
Boondoggles: Korean Grand Prix
Send us Fan MailSouth Korea's hosting of the Formula One Grand Prix in Yeongam (2010-2013) was supposed to bring global prestige, but instead became one of motorsport’s biggest flops. We dive deep int...
16 Apr 20251h 6min
Strange Things Found on Naver Maps
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Dark Side of Seoul Podcast, we take a deep dive into the strange, unusual, and downright bizarre things we’ve found on Naver Maps. From mysterious statues and re...
9 Apr 20251h 7min
Joseon Korea vs. Qing China: A Kingdom Caught Between Loyalty and Survival | Fall of Joseon, part 13
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Fall of Joseon, we dive into the political turmoil and military invasions that rocked Joseon Korea in the 17th century. Join us as we explore the first Qing inva...
2 Apr 202541min
