With Halloween festivities in full swing here in Seoul, it’s hard not to be in the spirit. Jack-o-lantern cutouts plaster the windows of restaurants, costumes have been donned, and posters in the city’s nightlife districts advertise Halloween-themed dance parties. Vampires, zombies, and mad scientists wander the streets, snapping photos with other cleverly costumed folks. And …
Many of Seoul’s most popular sites don’t give much information. Or, should I say, don’t give much interesting information. But Joe McPherson, creator of popular food blog ZenKimchi, has invested much of his time – years, in fact – into unearthing the more sinister stories of the city’s dark past. He tells these captivating tales …
Note: The following information is accurate as of October 2017. Halloween isn’t a traditional holiday here in Korea but over the past decade or so, it has begun to slowly seep into the nation’s culture. In Seoul, decorations can be spotted in storefronts while costumes can be purchased at supermarkets and specialty stores. Kindergarteners go …