One of Korea’s most promoted destinations is--well, it was conceived as a tourist trap. We talk about the history of the island and other places to avoid down Korea’s Tourist Trap River.Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comDo 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/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordJane KangRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

The fourth lunar month is arguably the most important time of year for Buddhists. Various ceremonies linked to Buddha’s birthday, good fortune, and brightening the darkness permeate the lore and traditions of this time of year. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comDo 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/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordJane KangRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Ghosts may be trapped in the past, but ghost hunters today bring modern methods to track them down and send them scurrying to the afterlife. Some Korean ghost hunters even use rap music! Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comDo 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/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordJane KangRon ChangMackenzie MooreSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

In 1980, Chun Doo-hwan created a re-education “university” for criminals and ne’er do wells. It really was a concentration camp for anyone who didn’t fit in.“SEOUL SAID TO HOLD 15,000 IN CAMPS WITHOUT TRIAL” - The New York Times (Sept 20, 1981)Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comDo 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/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordSean 진헌 BraunJane KangRon ChangMackenzie MooreSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram

Behind the corporate gloss of K-pop, Samsung, and the hallyu wave lurks a tragic reality: poverty. Join our Patreon to get more stuffhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulBook a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.comDo 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/CreditsProduced by Joe McPherson and Shawn MorrisseyMusic by SoraksanTop tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiShaaron CullenDevon HiphnerMinseok LeeRyan BerkebileGabi PalominoSteve MarshChad StruhsMitchy Brewer Sarah FordSean 진헌 BraunJane KangRon ChangSupport the showFacebook Page | Instagram