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Park Chung-hee, part 2: The Fall
Episode 111
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After steering the Korean economy out of poverty, how did Park Chung-hee’s popularity decline to the point that he was assassinated b…
4 years, 2 months ago
Park Chung-hee, part 1: The Rise
Episode 110
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Park Chung-hee’s legacy commands controversy. The President/Dictator oversaw Korea’s rapid economic rise, and he brutalized his peopl…
4 years, 2 months ago
Cheonggyecheon: The World's Longest Fountain
Episode 109
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The Cheonggyecheon Stream defines the history of Seoul. Ghosts still lurk its winding path. Learn the surprising stories behind the s…
4 years, 3 months ago
Sewol Ferry Disaster: Aftermath & Mysteries
Episode 108
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The 2014 Sewol Ferry Disaster traumatized South Korea. Conspiracy theories emerged to make sense of the senselessness. Here are the b…
4 years, 3 months ago
Police Torture
Episode 107
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Police were ruthless and tortured confessions out of people because they couldn't find perps. Things have changed, but have they?
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4 years, 3 months ago
Forensics in Korean Criminal History
Episode 106
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This is your CSI: Seoul episode. South Korea’s forensic science has a longer history than thought. It’s played a pivotal role in hist…
4 years, 3 months ago
The Rise and Demise of Pimatgol
Episode 105
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A popular street used by commoners for 600 years has been obliterated in the past 20 years. Why was it popular, and why was it destro…
4 years, 3 months ago
How is Insa-dong?
Episode 104
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How did Insa-dong become known as the antique and art district? The dark reason will surprise you.
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4 years, 4 months ago
Hidden Sex Cams
Episode 103
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Reuters dubbed Korea “The Global Epicentre of Spy Cams.” How bad is it? Why is it so bad? And what can you do to fight this?
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4 years, 4 months ago
True Crime: Koreans Murdered Overseas
Episode 102
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We talk about cases of Koreans who have been murdered while traveling or living outside of Korea. What was with that rare packing tap…
4 years, 4 months ago