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The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastShort: The Expat Quest for ThanksgivingSend us a textThis is a blog post I (Joe) wrote on ZenKimchi.com in 2012 about the extreme lengths expats in Korea would go to for creating Thanksgiving in their adopted country. I exhume this post every year to remind myself and others that giving thanks goes beyond turkey, Macy’s parades, and football. Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Wa...
2025-11-2414 min
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastWords, Words, WordsSend us a textContinuing 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 stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook 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/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop Tier Patr...
2023-11-221h 01
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastMajang Meat MarketSend us a text“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 Experiencehttps://zenkimchi.com/zenkimchi-get-immersed-in-korea/zkx/meat-lovers-premium-market-bbq/Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=NDEEI5n7Rb8&embeds_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fnamu.wiki%2F&feature=emb_logoBig Bang 에라 모르겠다 (the bicycle scenes)https://www.youtube.com/watc...
2023-03-0838 min
SeoulPodcastSquid Game (Ep: 9) Season FinaleWe wrap up Squid Game season one and dish out trivia, wild theories, and predictions for season two. Guest: Roboseyo https://twitter.com/roboseyo--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastEmma’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmmaKalkaJoe’s Twit...
2021-12-091h 28
SeoulPodcastSquid Game (Ep: 7&8) Such a Beautiful NumberWe re-examine the VIP script and acting. We go between heartbreaking deaths and satisfying deaths. PLUS nitpicking the food in the angry competitive steak eating scene.--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastEmma’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmmaKalkaJoe’s Twitter:
2021-11-191h 11
SeoulPodcastThe VIP POV with Actor Daniel Kennedy (VIP #2, Squid Game)Actor Daniel Kennedy (VIP #2) talks about the fun they had on the set of Squid Game and why foreign actors on Korean media sound odd (it’s not what you think).--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastEmma’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmmaKalka
2021-11-0946 min
SeoulPodcastSquid Game (Ep: 5&6) Dreaded Episode SixSeoul-crushing episode six. Try not to lose your marbles on this one. We pick apart these two episodes and try to tackle the question, “Would YOU treat your gganbu that way?”--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastEmma’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmmaKalkaJoe’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZenKimchiJoin us in the chat for LIVE recordings on Friday evenings by subscribing to our YouT...
2021-11-021h 31
SeoulPodcastSquid Game, The Law, & How It Affects YouGuest: Yunjeong Hwang (lawyerhwang.com)What legal recourse did Ali have? How could Jiyoung inherit her father’s debt? And were those Squid Game agreements really binding? Attorney Yunjeong Hwang joins us to answer legal questions that could affect you with employment contracts, immigration policy, and whether or not you choose to swipe your mom’s debit card without asking.--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFaceb...
2021-10-2651 min
SeoulPodcastSquid Game (Ep: 3&4) Sang-woo is an A**holeGuest: Sean Lim (The Seoulite)Get out your needles. Wet your tongues. Sean Lim joins us and tugs his weight in talking about Squid Game episodes 3 and 4. --Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastEmma’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmmaKalkaJoe’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZenKimchiJoin us in the chat for LIVE recordings on Friday evenings by subscribing to our Y...
2021-10-151h 59
SeoulPodcastSquid Game (Ep: 1&2) Lost in Translation?Guest: Michael Hurt (Translator for “The Host”)We talk about the first two episodes of the hit Netflix series “Squid Game.” Our guest Michael Hurt (Translator for “The Host”) discusses issues in translating and subtitling.--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastEmma’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmmaKalkaJoe’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZenKimchiJoin us in the chat for LIVE recordings on Friday evenings by subscribing t...
2021-10-091h 42
SeoulPodcastDoes Korea Have a Fake News Problem?Mad Cow. Sewol. Celebrity Bullying. Fan Death. Korea’s news industry is prolific, but the most common observation from international journalists working with South Korean media is its lack of professionalism and ethics. The ruling party is about to pass an unpopular “fake news” law. Is this necessary?--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastEmma’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmmaKa...
2021-08-281h 12
SeoulPodcastSports Writer Jeeho YooA mainstay in the English media in South Korea, Yoo Jee-ho has been a sports writer for Yonhap News for around a decade now, covering everything from baseball to football, including four Olympics. He’s been featured on ESPN, talking about the KBO, and just recently returned from covering Team Korea in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.(He’s also a former co-worker of Emma’s, who is still a massive fan of his baseball coverage.)Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jeeho_1
2021-08-1751 min
SeoulPodcastEmma's All USAEmma takes an evening off from her job covering the Olympics for a Korean broadcaster to discuss her job covering the Olympics for a Korean broadcaster. PLUS--The K-Gov says it’s not concerned about the Delta plus variant a little over a month after it said it’s not concerned about the Delta variant. More hubs. More vows. Listen here.--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastJoin us in the chat...
2021-08-071h 07
SeoulPodcastAccidentally OmittedGuest: Shawn Morrissey (The Dark Side of Seoul Podcast) https://darksideofseoul.com/podcastShawn Morrissey (The Dark Side of Seoul Podcast) joins us to discuss foreign teachers being omitted from vaccination lists. Plus these amusing and sometimes hair-pulling stories:The K-gov again not anticipating things, like the Delta variantAnd that there are more 55-59-year-olds than there are vaccinesDoes a car-bound protest violate social distancing protesting rules?CNBC praises a 26-year-old ESL teacher for saving money on her meager salaryMovers move the wrong apartmentBTS accidentally promotes American butter instead of Korean foodSM Entertainment...
2021-07-171h 55
SeoulPodcastSean Lim | The SeouliteThe Seoulite’s Sean Lim joins us for our first ever mukbang while regaling us with his stories of suing the Korean government and his journeys as an expat entrepreneur in Korea.Sean Lim is the founder of The Seoulite blog (theseoulite.com) and YouTube channel (youtube.com/theseoulite) focused on news, politics, opinion, business, fiction, and style from the lens of modern Seoul, a useful peek into the Korean mindset for expats and fans of K-culture.--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: htt...
2021-06-261h 16
SeoulPodcastCreating an Immigrant Community | Lindsey WalkerGuestLindsey WalkerForeigner & Immigrant Virtual Community Center in Koreahttps://www.facebook.com/groups/688953868434733Other advanced countries have thriving immigrant communities that support each other. Where is that community in Korea? Lindsey Walker joins us to open our eyes to the progress that is happening and the fact that we in Korea are immigrants, whether we like the term or not.Foreigner & Immigrant Virtual Community Center in Koreahttps://www.facebook.com/groups/688953868434733--Please Follow--
2021-06-121h 06
SeoulPodcastPeter Bint | BroadcasterGuestPeter BintInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/peter_b83/?hl=enTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@seoul2londonPeter Bint has been a mainstay of Korean broadcasting since starting on TBS eFM in 2009. Now he’s a powerhouse on many TV and radio networks (KBS World, Arirang, EBS, and more) with his multitalents and his passions for sports and language. He also has one of the smoothest dulcet voices you’ve heard. (This is how I embarrass him.)
2021-06-0354 min
SeoulPodcastKorea's Broken Startup CultureWe chat with our viewers live on YouTube while Joe goes into a rant about the struggles of Korea’s start-up culture that is anything but a start-up culture.Join us LIVE on YouTube at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays.https://youtube.com/zenkimchi--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.co...
2021-05-2254 min
SeoulPodcastBarri Tsavaris, Voice GoddessGuestBarri Tsavaris | Voice Actor | TIGHTSBarri Tsavaris is an international voiceover talent. She was the voice of the 2018 Winter Olympics. She’s known in Seoul as the “Queen of Textbooks.” And her voice welcomes countless passengers on Korea’s high-speed KTX train each day.--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport...
2021-05-151h 41
SeoulPodcastMan-hating GS25Brittany Fanning (Artist | brittanyfanning.com)Rob (Roboseyo)Convenience store chain GS25 has been in hot water for camping ads that feature what some claim are militant feminist symbols and coded messages. Is this just privileged men attacking the #metoo movement, or is something else going on here?--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcast
2021-05-081h 48
SeoulPodcastNo Quarantine?South Korea announced that residents who have been vaccinated inside the country don’t need to quarantine for two weeks when they enter the country. Is this the progress we’ve been waiting for?PLUS--Inside poop on why F-2-7 visa holders can no longer own businesses.--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com...
2021-05-011h 06
SeoulPodcastAnnie Ko | Love X StereoFugitive astrophysicist Annie Ko is one half of Love X Stereo, along with former punk rocker Toby Hwang, the Seoul electro rock duo’s dreamy kaleidoscope of stellar synthpop anthems have enraptured music festival audiences across Asia, Europe, and North America.LoveXStereo.com--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://pa...
2021-04-241h 00
SeoulPodcastMr. TritiumJapan will be releasing water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean. Are you ready? Korea sure isn’t. Join us in our talk about the latest K-Tantrum.--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastSupport the show
2021-04-1750 min
SeoulPodcastCherry Blossoms Come with ElectionsApril brings beautiful cherry blossoms balanced with the echoing speaker blasts of election campaigns. As with previous elections, this one is full of oddities but also with some hope.--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastNOTESSeoul Mayor By-elections
2021-04-0355 min
SeoulPodcastFree Michael SpavorGuestsJon DunbarLeo Jehnhttps://FreeMichaelSpavor.comhttps://gofundme.com/michaelspavorIn December 2018, China separately arrested two Canadians, Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, in response to Canada detaining powerful Chinese businesswoman Meng Wanzhou to be extradited to the United States for fraud. Even though it was obvious to the international community that China arrested the two Canadians as political pawns, China insists they arrested them for spying. The news disturbed Seoul’s expat community because Michael Spavor had been a longtime inf...
2021-03-2547 min
SeoulPodcastThe Week of Unnecessary Brain PokesSeoul and Gyeonggi Province required all foreigners to get COVID-19 tests then not sure then sure then backtracked--sort of? We discuss this really weird week in South Korea-Foreigner relations.Also…The Michael Spavor case gets tried in China--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.co...
2021-03-191h 02
SeoulPodcastGyeonggi Foreigner ProblemGyeonggi Province is requiring ALL FOREIGNERS to get COVID-19 tests by March 22nd or face fines. Is this for the public good or security theater? Why all foreigners and why only foreigners? How does this contribute to Korea’s history of labeling foreigners as diseased?Also…The LH scandalThe amazing award-winning film “Minari”--Please Subscribe--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get m...
2021-03-131h 29
SeoulPodcastDo You Have Cultural Zeitgeist? | Guest: Roboseyo (Cafe Seoul Podcast)Guest Roboseyo (Cafe Seoul Podcast) discusses bringing your own time period along with your culture when you emigrate. Also--funny Korean celebrity stories. --Please Subscribe--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastSupport the show
2021-01-181h 36
The Dark Side of Seoul Podcast#SorryJeongIn: Parents Murder Their ChildSend us a textWARNING: This episode contains disturbing content.A special serious episode. South Korea has been horrified by the story of 16-month-old Jeong-in, a baby girl who was abused until she died this past October. This is spotlighting Korea’s and the Korean authorities’ long dark complacency with child abuse. #SorryJeongin #정인아미안해Support the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideo...
2021-01-101h 09
The Dark Side of Seoul Podcast8 Weird and Surprising Seoul LandmarksSend us a textPoop sculptures, the Berlin Wall, Incheon Airport’s phallic sculpture, a secret WWII Japanese air raid bunker, and more. We top it off with the dark violent story behind Ahyeon-dong’s Wedding Street.Photos are here: https://darksideofseoul.com/8-weird-and-surprising-seoul-landmarks/Map is here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1NfG556hk-kH_gT8ckKsL3vDZsIf5a3Y3&usp=sharingJoin our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of S...
2021-01-061h 15
The Dark Side of Seoul Podcast2020 Year in ReviewSend us a textHow dark was 2020 for Korea? From being the second country to get the ‘Rona to the evils of sex criminals to ghost sightings on our tour, we recap news you may have forgotten. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comListener Mail! Send us a message (Instagram, Facebook, email) and we might read it on air.M...
2020-12-301h 01
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastThe Brutal Ends of the Six Martyrs | King Sejo part 2Send us a textKing Sejo’s bloody paranoid reign continues. Shortly after he usurps the throne, scholars and some military conspire to assassinate him. The plot is foiled, and a lot of people pay the price. This leads to the famous story of the Six Martyrs. In the Dark Side of Seoul style, we bust the myths surrounding them.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.co...
2020-12-231h 02
SeoulPodcastAnticipating Level 3When will the Korean government move the COVID precautions to Level 3? Emma has inside speculations on when it may happen and why it's taking so long. PLUS the ongoing drama of the Justice Ministry vs. the Prosecutors. And you thought the 2020 American politics were cray-cray.Support the show
2020-12-191h 00
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastYoung King, Power-hungry Uncle | King Sejo part 1Send us a textIn 1452 there was an 11-year-old king on the throne. Too bad he had mad uncles, crooked advisors, and power hungry scholars surrounding him.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenDevon...
2020-12-1639 min
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastDismembers OnlySend us a textSomething to lose your hand over. True crime and historical accounts of cutting off limbs. Lots of them. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenSupport the s...
2020-12-091h 03
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastOn Fire!Send us a textSelf immolation! City fires! Fire in folklore! The most pyro episode we’ve made yet. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenSupport the showJ...
2020-12-021h 09
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastThe Han River Bridge BombingSend us a textAt the start of the Korean War, a bridge blew up, killing citizens fleeing Seoul and stranding a good section of the South Korean Army on the wrong side. Here are the tragedies of errors behind that.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comOur comic book is also here. https://darksideofseoul.com/storeMusic...
2020-11-2500 min
SeoulPodcastA Very Corona ThanksgivingThe Third Wave is here! Emma and Joe update on the latest COVID-19 clusters in Korea. PLUS lots of transportation news.--Please Subscribe--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastNEWSCorona UpdatesNew virus cases over 300 for 3rd day...
2020-11-2256 min
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastDid Ye Get Healed? Korean Folk RemediesSend us a textFeeling under the weather? Maybe try some of these Korean folk remedies. Not our darkest episode, but the origins of folk remedies come from the same dark places.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comOur comic book is also here. https://darksideofseoul.com/storeMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel Earl
2020-11-181h 29
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastMassacre on the Han RiverSend us a textStarting in 1866, Catholics were systematically rounded up and executed on a hill near what is now Hapjeong Station. These actions started a chain of events that led to what we’re having to deal with today in modern Korea.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comMusic by SoraksanTop tier Patrons...
2020-11-1158 min
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastMountains: Gods, Ghosts, & KillersSend us a textMountains dominate Korean culture. Shawn shares tales hidden in the fog cloaked peaks. Remember these as you hike through Korea’s intoxicating fall foliageJoin our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron Cullen...
2020-11-061h 13
SeoulPodcastHalloween is Cancelled | SeoulPodcast Briefing Oct 30, 2020The Seoul government is aggressively pushing bars to "voluntarily" close on Halloween. This sounds logical, but we all know that there is a weird story behind it. Support the show
2020-10-3008 min
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastMonsters!Send us a textHow many Korean monsters do you know? Which ones enjoy riding humans? Which monster resides in a North Korean lake and had a movie made about it?Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comCheonji Lake Monsters? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFElPwUVUHsMBC Jangsan-beom report: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx7gYwX0DLMReported sightings of J...
2020-10-281h 19
SeoulPodcastScary Halloween Korean News & DosDeath by flu shot. Prison for sociopaths who assault bus drivers and intentionally run into ambulances with their taxis. Oh, and it made the news that rappers got busted for marijuana because it’s Korea and that makes the news. PLUS--Stuff to do for Halloween 2020.--Please Subscribe--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.co...
2020-10-2451 min
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastWhen Exorcism Leads to Death | Exorcism & Possession 2Send us a textIn modern times, tragedy has surrounded modern Christian-based exorcisms. Where traditional shaman exorcisms relied on ritual, fringe Christian exorcisms have relied on violence. Sometimes this results in death. Listen to hear of some dark true crime cases of modern Korean exorcisms.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comMusic by SoraksanTop tier Patrons
2020-10-2147 min
SeoulPodcastAn Englishman Outside KoreaA Korean politician and hack reporter have decided to go after another famous foreigner, trying to cater to the Korean public’s envy monster. This time it’s YouTuber Korean Englishman 영국남자. What nefarious deed has he committed? And how has the Korean public reacted?--Please Subscribe--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com...
2020-10-1753 min
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastExorcism & Possession, part 1Send us a textThe power of Han compels you! Shawn, Joe (and Captain Howdy?) talk about Korean exorcisms and possession. Many Korean rites that involve communicating or honouring spirits are translated as exorcisms, but this is incorrect. Exorcisms, by definition, are the expulsion of evil spirits or demons. A Buddhist exorcism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w0jgFXil9En alleged exorcist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uw5aLh17uc0Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoul...
2020-10-1458 min
SeoulPodcastThe Towering InfernalOne of our greatest fears--a fire broke out in a high rise apartment building. And no one was killed. This news PLUS an outed North Korean diplomat/refugee and Korea’s controversial and overdue abortion law changes.--Please Subscribe--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastNE...
2020-10-1144 min
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastCannibals. They Drive You Crazy.Send us a textKorea has a history with fare for fava beans for centuries. Most of the time it was for medicinal purposes. Even though it’s a pariah in society, some of the philosophy behind it reverberates today.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJo...
2020-10-0754 min
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastTrue Crime: Cho Doo-soon & Sex Crime Law FailuresSend us a textKorea’s most notorious criminal is set to be released in late 2020. Only recently has the “I was drunk” defense been scrapped as an accepted excuse for sex crimes. We explore the problematic legal and cultural barriers to effective sex crime prevention in Korea. **WARNING** We do not suggest the episode for people recovering from sexual abuse.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul G...
2020-09-301h 08
SeoulPodcastShot at SeaA South Korean fisheries official was lost at sea, floating in North Korea. He was found, shot, and burned. We discuss this WTF moment in the land we call, “Korea.”Mentioned: Animal Rescue Network Koreahttps://www.facebook.com/groups/animalrescuenetworkkorea--Please Subscribe--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodiesht...
2020-09-2440 min
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastGrave MattersSend us a textKorea is one giant graveyard. Serious. There are graves everywhere, and they are well maintained. For our Chuseok season episode, we explore one of the central symbols of that season, the ancestral grave. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel Bonomini
2020-09-2351 min
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastLives of Women in the Joseon Dynasty (feat. What’s Han Your Mind)Send us a textGuests - Allie and Hannah (What’s Han Your Mind) https://whatshanyourmind.comAllie and Hannah regale us with tales of commoner and aristocratic women. Who was influential? Who had great tragedy? (SPOILER: a lot) Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJ...
2020-09-1856 min
SeoulPodcastLove Letters to Kim Jong UnThe new Bob Woodward book ‘Rage’ is out. And boy, does it have a lot to say about Trump’s relationship with Kim Jong Un. Get a room, guys!--Please Subscribe--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastNEWSThe Woodward Book (SO MANY ARTICLES!)h...
2020-09-171h 05
SeoulPodcastHow is Korea Like Cobra Kai?Cobra Kai shows how the bullied can become bullies themselves. How would this apply to Korea and the Sam Okyere fiasco?Ghanian Korean celeb Sam Okyere just can’t catch a break. Is there substance to the Korean public backlash against him? Or does it reveal something sinister that Koreans need to face? --Please Subscribe--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodies
2020-09-111h 19
The Dark Side of Seoul Podcast11 Haunted Places in SeoulSend us a textSeoul is full of haunted locations, but they’re hard to find. Joe and Shawn reveal 11 haunted places in Seoul. Some of them are on the Dark Side tour. Each place weaves a thread in the tapestry that is Seoul’s character.Here’s the list.Sejong IntersectionGwanghwamun Bigak Back AlleySeorin Hotel East AlleyTaehwagan GomokAnguk-dong AlleysRoad behind Tapgol ParkJongno 3-ga Back AlleyJongmyo ParkSide street of the morgue of Seoul Medical University HospitalGingko Trees at Marronnier Park (Hyehwa, exit 2)Road in front of Chungsin MarketJoin our Patreo...
2020-09-1044 min
SeoulPodcastScary Dude on Emma’s BalconyEmma had a mysterious and scary incident in the middle of the night. She talks about it and when her neighbor broke into her apartment. --Please Subscribe--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastNEWSTravelholic CEO found u...
2020-09-031h 01
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastSado, the Royal Serial Killer?Send us a textPrince Sado’s tale has been told through TV and film. Living in the 1700s, he got away with many killings and cruel acts. Yet there are others who say he himself was a victim. Listen as we delve into the life and legends of one of Korea’s most notorious royal members and how his death marked the beginning of the end of the Joseon dynasty.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of T...
2020-09-031h 04
SeoulPodcastCOVID with a Dash of TyphoonNew host Emma Kalka talks about the recent COVID-19 "assplosion," the latest on where the outbreaks are and what the government is doing. Also, Typhoon Bavi and Sam Okyere's recent scandal in a teapot.--Please Subscribe--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastNEWSThe recent COVID-19...
2020-08-271h 33
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastIs Joe’s Apartment Haunted?Send us a textA couple of months ago, some strange things started happening in Joe’s apartment in the middle of the night. Even one of our patrons saw something unexplained in a live video chat. One incident forgotten to add to the show is that when Joe was in bed one night, the electric fan shut off. Joe checked to see if it was plugged in, and it was. The fuses weren’t busted. Then suddenly the fan turned on and rapidly cycled through low and high settings and back to low all by it...
2020-08-2636 min
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastThe 2011 Seoul Landslide and Other Natural DisastersSend us a textIn July 2011, a landslide was triggered by heavy rains on a mountain on the southern side of Seoul. It crashed through apartment buildings and resulted in deaths and destruction. Your host, Joe, was caught in that. Here’s his story.Video of the Umyeonsan Landslideshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNkBC1a28o0My videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENHPJ2Ctcgghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OZTjXtuNcMEBS broadcasting buildinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
2020-08-191h 06
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastThe Dark Side of Seoul Comic: Published!Send us a textThe Dark Side of Seoul Comic: Published!Announcing the long awaited 50-page anthology comic The Dark Side of Seoul: Weird Tales from Korean Lore. Get the print or digital version: https://darksideofseoul.com/storeThis is the first English language comic that embraces Korea’s spooky dark folklore. Three chilling traditional tales come to life in these pages. Shawn and Joe talk about the genesis of this project and how you can get your copy.Join our Patreon to get more stuffht...
2020-08-1258 min
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastThe Death That Changed Seoul’s Foreign CommunitySend us a textIn early 2008, an English teacher and his girlfriend were killed in an apartment fire. It was a turning point in the disparate expat community. Many of the charity and fundraising groups we see now started here. But is that the whole story?We talk about Bill Kapoun and more mysterious passings in this episode.Here is the link to the Embassy Duty Log.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark...
2020-08-051h 01
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastGhost Stories on Jayuro HighwaySend us a textA special video episode! Shawn and Joe drive in Paju, the source of many lonely road ghost stories. We share the tales of the Woman with Sunglasses, The Bloody Meat, The Bloody Box, and more.Watch the video here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4VtP68NCBsJoin our Patreon to get early video versions and more stuff. Learn more here:https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com
2020-07-3059 min
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastDisneyland Seoul and Other Amusement Park Urban LegendsSend us a textDid Disney have plans to build a park in Korea? Was Seoul Grand Park originally a nuclear warhead research facility? What are some recent amusement park disasters that they would rather you not know?We dig deep and answer these pressing questions. WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comMusic by...
2020-07-2356 min
SeoulPodcastExpats in Cars Getting Egg Sandwiches | SeoulPodcast Driving in Korea | Timothy SunTim and Joe try again to find that mythical Burger King drive-thru. Will they find it? Find out here!--Please Subscribe--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastWhile finding the BK, we talk about the following:Drive-thrus being a fairly new...
2020-07-2256 min
SeoulPodcastDoing the News in Korea | Emma Kalka, KBS World, Groove MagazineGuest: Emma KalkaKBS WORLD - New Editor/AnchorGroove Magazine - Editor-in-chiefNews anchor Emma Kalka joins the show to share the happy accidents that led to her being the “Voice of KBS WORLD.” How to break into Korean English-language broadcasting and journalism. How does one produce an event magazine during COVID-19 when most events are cancelled?Where to find live indie music in Seoul.Getting drunk while watching HamiltonThe Studio HBCSaturday nightsNEWSReactions to the suicide of Mayor Park Won-soon--Please Subscribe--W...
2020-07-161h 31
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastThe Self-Crucified Man and Other Mysterious DeathsSend us a textHow did a man nail himself to a cross and stab himself in the side? We cover this and other unsolved mysterious deaths in one of our darker episodes. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comMusic by SoraksanTop t...
2020-07-1650 min
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastKorean Cults: Unification Church (The Moonies)Send us a textThe church created by Sun Myung Moon is basically the Forrest Gump of cults, finding itself in so many historic world events, you likely have been touched by it.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiJamie Staley
2020-07-081h 03
SeoulPodcastExpats in Cars Eating Burger King | SeoulPodcast Driving in Korea | Timothy SunWe try something new this time. A “Driving in Korea” episode with a guest. Timothy Sun and I talk about fast food in Korea, being an Korean adoptee and what really makes them angry, Korea’s suicide issues. Updates on movies that we haven’t watched that everyone else has. It’s quite the stream of consciousness between two dudes hunting for drive-thru fast food.--Please Subscribe--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://yo...
2020-07-0647 min
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastThe Booze Ghost & Other Korean Spirits You Should KnowSend us a textWe all know of the young women dressed in white. But what other Korean ghosts are there? Shawn and Joe talk about the major types. Become a patron at https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Further ReadingWho's Who: Korean Ghosts, Goblins, and Gumiho | Seoul Searchinghttp://www.myseoulsearching.com/2013/10/korean-ghosts-goblins-gumiho.htmlKorea Haunt: The Most Famous Korean Ghosts | Seoul Synchttp://seoulsync.com/culture/traditional/famous-korean-ghostsMusic by SoraksanTop tier Patrons
2020-07-0156 min
SeoulPodcastHello Karen | Driving in KoreaSo... the Korea expat internet is blowing up over an expat woman chastising a Korean father because his four-year-old said, "Hi," to her.I'm sure there's more to this story.Original rant:https://i.redd.it/h8oly6qiwp751.jpgReddit"A female expat goes on a rant about a child saying “hi” to her. You can’t make this up 😂"https://www.reddit.com/r/korea/commen...--Please Subscribe--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook...
2020-06-3024 min
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastKorean Horror Films You Should WatchSend us a textGuestPierce Conran (koreanfilm.or.kr, Screen Anarchy, Modern Cinema)Get ready! Korean horror movie buffs discuss the must-watch Korean horror films of all time. And they tackle the question, is “Parasite” a horror film?Korean Horror Watch ListMemento Mori (여고괴담 두번째 이야기, 1999)A Tale of Two Sisters (장화, 홍련, 2003)Possessed (불신지옥, 2009)The WailingGot to https://darksideofseoul.com/podcast for Shawn's COMPLETE EXHAUSTIVE LIST of great horror films.Music by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel Bon...
2020-06-2458 min
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastThe June Struggle: How to Overthrow a DictatorSend us a textIt's sad how change awaits tragedy. South Korea had a serious police brutality problem. It took the police secretly killing a student to motivate activist groups. It then took the police publicly killing a student to motivate the whole country. This is that story. If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon to receive even more.https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulThank you top patrons!Angel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenSupport the sh...
2020-06-1750 min
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastThe June Struggle: Torture, Death, DemocracySend us a textToday on The Dark Side of Seoul Podcast, we talk about the death of Park Jeong-chol, what led up to it, and how it sparked the events that led to South Korea’s democracy.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon to receive even more.https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulThank you top patrons!Angel EarlJoel BonominiJamie StaleyShaaron CullenSupport the showJoin ou...
2020-06-1156 min
SeoulPodcastDo Black Lives Matter in Korea? | Michael Hurt, Ph. D.Longtime expat, photographer, and thinker Michael Hurt discusses issues of George Floyd, racism in Korea and America, and the new visa re-entry restrictions.George Floyd and #BlackLivesMatter in KoreaKorea’s Record with Foreigners During COVID-19 Minor restaurant discrimination Mask-gate Emergency Alerts for foreigners Financial assistance Itaewon Removing “Alien” from Alien Registration Nullifying Short-term Visas New Re-entry Requirements “The rule applies to foreigners with family in the country and permanent residents, while excluding holders of A-1 diplomatic, A-2 official, A-3 treaties and F-4 overseas Korean visas.” Why not Permanent Residents? Why are F-4 exempt? So an F-4 that later got Permanent Residen...
2020-06-071h 46
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastDark Side of K-Pop: Superstitions and ScandalSend us a textDark Side of K-PopIndustry superstitionsScandals/problems in the K-pop industryBurning Sun/SeungriPseudo-scandals in the K-pop industryThe subway ghost in Lee Seung Hwan - “Aewon” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFyT2K4L-8sJoe and Shawn’s favorite Korean singersSuggested ArtistsCheck out our YouTube playlist here: Dark Side of Seoul Music PlaylistKim Gwang-Seok 김광석 히트곡 모음 (고음질)Sanulrim 산울림- 내마음에 주단을 깔고 1978 2nd AlbumJaurim 자우림 - 안녕미미Cho PD - My FriendBrown Eyed Girls 'Abracadabra'Say Sue Me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVvox_O-RSI&t=182sCherry...
2020-06-0358 min
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastKorean Buddhism part 2, Revenge of the Confucians and Return of the BuddhistsSend us a textGuest: Prof. David Mason http://www.san-shin.org/David.htmlTake a tour with David through The Royal Asiatic Society, SIWA, or Tours By LocalsThe mysterious founding of what became Seoul and how Wangsimni got its nameMaster Muhak’s prediction about the length of the Joseon DynastyBuddhism’s fallWhat the suppression of Buddhism meant for Joseon and the future of KoreaA folktale about Master Muhak The elimination of Buddhist nunsHow Buddhism recovered, the opening of Jogyesa in downtown Seoul
2020-05-2744 min
SeoulPodcastHow to Voice Act in Seoul | Kelly Frances, Voice ActorVeteran voice actor Kelly Frances gives tips on how to break into the voice acting business in Korea. She details what types of visas to get, what types of jobs you can get, dealing with agencies, and importantly, the dangers to watch out for.--Please Subscribe--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com...
2020-05-251h 08
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastKorean Buddhism part 1, From Mystical Beheading to Violent CoupSend us a textGuest: Prof. David Mason http://www.san-shin.org/David.htmlTake a tour with David through The Royal Asiatic Society, SIWA, or Tours By LocalsBuddhism’s arrival on the Korean peninsula to establish its role in the culture over centuriesThe legend of ChadonThe internal rotting of the Buddhist Goryeo DynastyYi Sang-gye’s coup and the rise of Neo-ConfucianismSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book...
2020-05-2135 min
SeoulPodcastMore Inside Tales of Korea’s Entertainment Industry | Young Kim “The Oriental Experience”GuestYoung Kim, “The Oriental Experience”Aax Radio 106.3 HD2 Santa AnaInstagram: @theorientalexperienceYouTube: The Oriental ExperienceThe conversation with Young Kim gets deep and personal. We say stuff that may bite us in the butt.How much did Young Kim make during his whole singing career?Why is now a good time for entertainers?Why Korean Millennials are South Korea’s great hope to preserve the past.Old guys complaining about young ‘uns on YouTubeHow no one can make a career in Korean broadcastingThe rise and fall of...
2020-05-191h 12
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastWarding Off EvilSend us a textKorean methods to ward off ghosts and evil spirits. We detail the multitudes of ways to keep Korean ghosts and demons at bay.Support the showJoin 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
2020-05-1350 min
SeoulPodcastInsider’s view of the K-Pop scene in the late ‘90s | Young Kim (1 of 2)For more inside content, join us at Patreon for just $5.Guest: Young Kim (The Oriental Experience)Young Kim hit the early K-Pop scene in the late 1990s with the group S#arp. He transitioned to be one of the stalwarts of English language broadcasting in Korea. His ongoing story is one that you should hear. Get ready for a good hour of fun.Topics include the following:- Differences between America and South Korea with COVID-19- The best new Korean chicken and beer trend- Insider’s vie...
2020-05-1153 min
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastMissing Person CasesSend us a textNational Center for Missing Childrenhttps://www.missingchild.or.kr/The Frog BoysLee Hye-jin, 10, and her friend Woo Ye-seul, 8Dec 25, 2007, AnyangNear Anyang Arts Center (CCTV 4:10 p.m.)77 days laterFound Lee’s dismembered body on a mountain near SuwonPolice investigationRental car records in Anyang on the day of disappearanceFound blood traces in the trunk of a carSuspect Confesses to Murder of Tw...
2020-05-0654 minSeoulPodcastSamsung Rising (2 of 2): How Samsung Took a Bite Out of Apple | Author Geoffrey CainGuest: Geoffrey Cain, author of Samsung RisingBuy it here on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1101907258/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1101907258&linkCode=as2&tag=zenpicklecom-20&linkId=2c753e98949ec684ca6589e70a6e937bJoin our Patreon to receive early episodes, archive episodes going back to 2008, unedited versions of longer episodes, and lots of other goodies.https://patreon.com/seoulpodcastDid Samsung outright copy Apple’s...
2020-05-0448 min
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastUFOs in KoreaSend us a textSid Toledo Lee joins us to talk about the history of UFO sightings in South Korea. He also speculates why you don't hear of many alien abductions in Korea.Dokkaebi PatronsAngel EarlJamie StaleyJoel BonominiShaaron CullenBecome a Patron through Patreon and help us make more shows.---CLICK HERE---TiersGwishin $5/monthEarly access to new podcast episodesVideo versions of podcast episodes2 audio Ghost Stories/Folktales per monthGumiho $10/month
2020-04-2929 min
SeoulPodcastSamsung Rising (1 of 2): How Is Samsung Similar to North Korea? | Author Geoffrey CainGuest: Geoffrey Cain, author of Samsung RisingBuy it here on AmazonThe story of Samsung is like a Game of Thrones soap opera by Quentin Tarantino.How is Samsung similar to North Korea?Cults and cult-like organizations and government have formed in both Koreas from the 20th centuryThe Cult of Apple vs. The Cult of SamsungHow is Samsung tied to the history and identity of post-war South Korea?How did a floundering grocery store become the world’s dominant computer ch...
2020-04-271h 08
SeoulPodcastItaewon Class RoundtableGuestsFlower - Flower Takes on Korea InstagramTimothy Sun - Korean-American Netflix JunkieWe discuss the hit Korean drama “Itaewon Class.” We recommend watching before listening because of spoilers. We cover issues brought up, our favorite characters, cultural details you may have missed, and things that we love and are annoyed by.Support the show
2020-04-261h 30
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastTrue Crime: The Jijon FamilySend us a textFor our first true crime episode, we cover the Jijon Family. They were a gang of ex-convicts who went on a serial murder rampage in the mid-1990s and showed no remorse. Some even practiced cannibalism on their victims.Dokkaebi PatronsAngel EarlJamie StaleyJoel BonominiShaaron CullenBecome a Patron through Patreon and help us make more shows.---CLICK HERE---TiersGwishin $5/monthEarly access to new podcast episodesVideo versions of podcast episodes2...
2020-04-2231 min
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastAngel's DemonsSend us a textOne of the most frequent participants of the Dark Side tour, Angel Earl, joins us to tell stories about creepy incidents from her times on the tour.Dokkaebi PatronsAngel EarlJamie StaleyJoel BonominiShaaron CullenBecome a Patron through Patreon and help us make more shows.---CLICK HERE---TiersGwishin $5/monthEarly access to new podcast episodesVideo versions of podcast episodes2 audio Ghost Stories/Folktales per monthGumiho $10/month1...
2020-04-1529 min
SeoulPodcastForget it, Jacco. It's Itaewon.SeoulPodcastGuestJacco Zwetsloot NK News Podcast - nknews.orgKBS World RadioTopicsCoronavirusWhat did Korea do right?Is mask wearing a cultural matter?What about the end of visa-free travel to korea?Korea’s treatment of foreigners compared to other countries.Election season during the pandemicWhat do you think will change, if anything?...
2020-04-151h 16
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastTragic Deaths ISend us a textThe first in our series on tragic deaths in Korean history. I have a feeling we'll do a lot of these episodes.Shawn tells the story of a palace servant of the highest consort of the crown prince under King Sejong. It's a story of love, intrigue, black magic, and of course a tragic death.Joe regales the tragic gruesome end of one of the Six Martyred Ministers, all of whom found themselves on the wrong side of the political wind with Prince Suyang/King Sejo came into power.
2020-04-0822 minSeoulPodcastCOVIDiots and ClubsCOVID-19Todays’ numbers53 new cases - +6 from yesterday10,384 confirmed cases total200 deaths +86,776 recovered +82Seoul - 11Gyeonggi - 6Daegu - 9North Gyeongsang Province - 3+29 domestic+24 imported14 at airport20 are Korean nationalsSocial distancing until April 19thCOVID-19 new cases plummetStrict monitoring of entertainment facilitiesMore screenings and crackdownsInspect from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. dailyBar employee tests vi...
2020-04-0809 min
SeoulPodcastAcademic Performance vs. Child SafetyThis is your SeoulPodcast briefing for April 4th, 2020. With a fake background of Seoul behind me, I’m Joe McPherson.SeoulPodcast.comCOVID-19Todays’ numbers94 new cases - Total 10,1563 deaths. Total 177304 recovered. Total 6,325 Seoul - 22Daegu - 27Gyeonggi - 23Imported - 15EpicentersSt. Mary’s Hospital in Uijeongbu +8 Total 35Wine bar in Pyeongtaek 13Two health facilities in Daegu +20Public bath emerges as new epicenterHanta...
2020-04-0404 minSeoulPodcastWe are the PolyesterGood day. This is your SeoulPodcast briefing for April 3rd, 2020. I’m Joe McPherson.COVID-19Todays’ numbers86 new cases - 3 down from the day before10,062 confirmed cases total5 deaths. Total 174 Seoul - 18 Church in GuroDaegu - 9 (½ of Seoul)hospitalsImported - 2253.2% from Europe31.8% from AmericaMost of them were Korean nationals returning from those areasOne more on USFK, bringing total to 16New mand...
2020-04-0311 min
SeoulPodcastNo payouts for registered foreign residents | SeoulPodcast Briefing (March 30,2020)Please sign the petition to express to Korean governments that registered taxpaying foreign residents are also part of Korean society and should be included in COVID-19 relief efforts.CLICK HERECOVID-19Todays’ numbers78 new cases - 27 down from the day before 9,661 confirmed cases total6 deaths. Total 158 195 discharged. Total 5,228Seoul region - 31Church in Guro← new hotspotDaegu - 14Imported - 13Seoul looks to be in another upward trend. Notice it looks like it’s on a weekly...
2020-03-3015 min
SeoulPodcastJeju to File Suit Against Woman, Mother Infected with COVID-19 | SeoulPodcast Briefing (March 28,2020)This is your SeoulPodcast briefing for March 28th, 2020. I’m Joe McPherson.COVID-19Todays’ numbers146 new cases - up from 91 the day before9.478 confirmed cases total5 deaths. Total 144283 discharged. Total 4,811Recovery rate tops 50%Seoul - 18Gyeonggi - 21Daegu - 71Imported - 24Jeju to File Suit Against Woman, Mother Infected with COVID-19College student and her mother traveled to Jeju, violating the reommended quarantine
2020-03-2806 min
SeoulPodcast'No mercy for people caught ignoring self-isolation rules' | SeoulPodcast Briefing (March 27, 2020)COVID-19Todays’ numbers91 new cases - Down from 104 yesterday9.332 confirmed cases total139 deaths\4,528 recoveredSeoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi - 26Daegu - 34Gyeongsang Province - 9PM's ultimatum: 'No mercy for people caught ignoring self-isolation rules'Long-term arrivals from U.S. and Europe 14 days40 people have violatedRisk deportation for violatingAn increasing number of new cases have been coming through airportsHow do they know they violated?Required to install an ap...
2020-03-2707 min
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastEpidemicsSend us a textIn the midst of COVID-19, we talk about Korea's history with epidemics. Covid-19- How Korea is dealing with itMERS- Did Korea’s MERS experience help it handle Covid-19 more efficiently? The Spanish Flu in Korea- How it affected Korea at the time, including response, deaths, etc.The Hongyeok epidemic- How it affected Joseon- Reformation of policies during Jeongjo’s rule- Broad documentation of events left us a detailed historic record Check out our Patreon...
2020-03-2748 min
The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastWhat is The Dark Side of Seoul?Send us a textGreetings! Shawn and Joe give the story of the founding of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk. We tell the story of the tour's growing pains and why we find Seoul to be one of the most haunted cities in the world. Expect a lot of true crime, dark history, ghost stories, folktales, and featured guests in episodes to come. Please subscribe.Check out our Patreon for more content.https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22510065Support the showJoin our...
2020-03-2638 min