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Han River Mysteries
Episode 200
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The Mighty Han River! The river is highlighted in Korea’s economic success: the Miracle on the Han. Its waters are also keepers of da…
2 years, 6 months ago
Han River Mysteries
Episode 200
The Mighty Han River! The river is highlighted in Korea’s economic success: the Miracle on the Han. Its waters are also keepers of dark secrets of de…
2 years, 6 months ago
Old Gods, Scorched Bones, & the Frozen Dead: The Folklore of the 12th Lunar Month
Episode 199
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It’s the dead of winter. While gods and ghosts are making moves on the human world, the New Year is coming and with it, hope.
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2 years, 6 months ago
Noisy Neighbors
Episode 198
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In a country as small and densely populated as Korea, complaints over shared space are common. No complaint is as common - or as pote…
2 years, 6 months ago
Seoul Tower
Episode 196
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The iconic symbol of Seoul has its roots in the 14th century. Listen to this episode for its history and weird trivia.
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2 years, 6 months ago
Human Sacrifice
Episode 196
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In burying the dead or building palaces, old Korea saw value in offering human sacrifices. And it happened more often than you may th…
2 years, 7 months ago
Long Nights, New Calendars, & Wicked Children: The Folklore of the Eleventh Lunar Month
Episode 195
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Traditionally, concerns of the coming cold months set in. Some comfort in nights becoming shorter from winter solstice, but temperatu…
2 years, 7 months ago
Nakwon Arcade: Original Center of Korea’s Music Industry
Episode 194
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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…
2 years, 7 months ago
Dying With Dignity
Episode 193
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Is dying with dignity a human right? Should we be allowed to choose death over suffering? In Korea, these are tough questions asked b…
2 years, 7 months ago
Words, Words, Words
Episode 192
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Continuing our exploration of the roots of Korean words. Learn about uses of fire, energy, and how to say, “This is the way,” in Kore…
2 years, 8 months ago