The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk

Thursday, Saturday, Sunday*

Joe’s walk shows what’s so exciting and intriguing about Korean history. Meeting outside Anguk Station exit 2, he guides you through twisting alleys and weird landmarks. Highlights include the following:

  • The site of a royal massacre
  • The remains of a general’s home that had a bloody ending
  • Unhyeongung Royal Residence and the notorious ruler who lived there
  • The former red light district of Jongno 3-ga
  • The sexual energy focused in Tapgol Park
  • How Pimatgol Alley aided the 1987 democracy movement
  • A surprising historic international landmark that Seoulites are unaware of
  • Water related ghost stories while strolling down the Cheonggyecheon Stream
  • A bridge that tells the story of revenge
  • PLUS tales and warnings of ghosts sightings on the walk itself
  • The assassination of Queen Min
  • Seoul’s most haunted intersection
  • The building where the American ambassador got attacked
  • Seoul City Hall’s funny mix up
  • A wall that bodes ill luck for couples
  • Seoul’s most haunted house
  • The ghosts of Gyeonghuigung Palace

Start location

Anguk Station, exit 2
Please check your confirmation email to make sure about the location.

End locations

Regular Edition: Between Gwanghwamun and Jonggak Stations
Extended Edition: Near Seodaemun Station

*unless otherwise stated

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday*

Shawn’s storytelling experience focuses on Korea’s ghostlore, folk beliefs, and urban legends, highlighting how these were – and sometimes still are – important to Korean culture. Meeting outside Seodaemun Station exit 4, he weaves you through 600 years of hauntings. Highlights include the following:

  • Seoul’s most haunted house
  • The ghosts of Gyeonghuigung Palace
  • Spooky legends of Korea’s schools
  • A wall that bodes ill luck for couples
  • The dangers of wandering evil spirits
  • The gods that dwell in wells
  • Traditions of the dead
  • Weird demons hiding in usual places
  • Monsters that lurk the streets at night
  • Supposed sightings of mythical creatures
  • PLUS tales and warnings of ghost sightings on the walk itself
  • The ghosts of the Westin Josun Hotel
  • Creepy crawlies scurrying under your feet – and in your dreams
  • Tales of murder, booze, and ghostly possession
  • The power and lore of Namdaemun Gate

Start location

Seodaemun Station , exit 4
Please check your confirmation email to make sure about the location.

End locations:

Regular Edition: Near Gwanghwamun Station
Extended Edition: Namdaemun Gate

* unless otherwise stated

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