Korean True Crime
By Mimi Mizicko
Korean True CrimeMay 14, 2024
5 Oceans Cult
As she enters the dormitory, Kim Young-ja notices a damaged ceiling tile. She knocks on the ceiling and waits, but when there is no answer, her curiosity compels her to peek inside the ceiling's crawlspace. To her horror, she finds not only a lifeless body hanging from the rafters but also 31 bodies piled on top of each other, decaying in the summer heat. With trembling hands, she reaches for her phone, her mind racing with the implications of what she has uncovered. She makes the call and says, "The messiah is dead". ___
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The Crucified Man
In the secluded mountains of MunGyeong, a chilling discovery rattles the tranquil silence—a man is found nailed to a cross. What sinister events led to this macabre scene? Who would perpetrate such a heinous act of brutality? As the remote woods offered no answers, the police must solve the puzzle of who crucified the John Doe.
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Bridges of Death
When three people go missing on the Gayang Bridge, rumors begin to circulate about criminal organizations, ghosts, and suicide. Were their disappearances a coincidence, or was something more sinister lurking near the bridge? Some believed that this was merely a symptom of Korea's growing suicide rates. Listen for a special bonus topic for the International Transgender Day of Visibility. ___
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Black Widow (Case of Lee Eunhae)
In 2002, 13-year-old Lee Eunhae smiled at the cameras as the host showed her and her disabled parents their new home. After carrying the responsibility of caring for both of her disabled parents, she tells the host "When I grow up, I want to give as much to other people in need as I have received”. 20 years later, Lee Eunhae is on TV again, but this time in a much different circumstance. The breaking news says "Lee Eunhae was arrested for the murder of her husband".
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Molar Daddy (Case of Lee Younghak)
A mother reported her 14-year-old daughter Hayun missing at the Seoul Jungnang Police Station after she failed to return home from meeting a friend and her phone was off. Hayun last texted her mother about going to a movie cafe with a school friend, but her mother said no.Hayun responded like a typical teenager saying “you don’t let me go anywhere”. Hayun hung up on her mother and that was the last she’d ever hear from her daughter.
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Social Media Confession Killer (Case of Shim Kiseop)
Shim Kiseop wrote "For me, the emotions I can feel towards humans have dried up. I don’t feel any emotions of guilt, nor any emotions of sadness. I didn’t feel anger. I praise your courage to look me straight in the eyes until the last moment. Thank you. Your eyes made it clear that you were not afraid."
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Kidnapping of Lee Hyungho
"Hyungho is here. Prepare 70 million won within 2 days". The 44 day search for Lee Hyungho would be remembered infamously as a case of mistakes and regrets. Could they have saved Lee Hyungho? ___
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Gimhae High School Torture and Murder
When Yoon created a profile online, searching for friends, she never imagined the boy who responded would start the countdown to her murder, 26 days later. With more than 7 people involved, nobody stopped to care for 15 year old Yoon.
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Crime of Curiosity (Case of Jung YooJung)
In the early hours of May 27th, before the sun had even risen, a taxi driver stopped his car on the side of a deserted forest road. As he unloaded his passenger’s luggage, he noticed a peculiar red stain on his hands. Was it blood? The woman disappeared into the woods, leaving the driver questioning what he had just witnessed.
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The Most Hated Man in Korea (Cho DooSoon)
When an 8-year-old girl started her walk to school, her family could never have imagined the monster that awaited her at a church nearby. Cho Doo-soon became Korea's most hated man, and remain infamous as he moved back into the same neighborhood as his victim years later.
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Gwangju Uprising
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Yongin Family Murders
The fitness YouTuber, Ondoni Ssaem sat in front of her camera and uttered the chilling words, "I'm a survivor of the Yongin Family Murders." Unbeknownst to her millions of devoted fans, this shocking confession unleashed a torrent of emotions, reigniting a haunting case that had faded from public memory for six long years. Delve deep into the past of the Yongin Family Murders and uncover the painful truth that one brave survivor could no longer keep hidden.
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Burning Sun
In the heart of Seoul's vibrant nightlife, a scandalous tale of corruption, sex crimes, and betrayal unfolds at Burning Sun, a notorious club that becomes the epicenter of a shocking exposé. The world witnesses the collision of power, fame, and privilege as the dark underbelly of the entertainment industry is exposed, laying bare the disturbing secrets and criminal acts that ignite a nationwide reckoning. Uncover the harrowing truth behind Burning Sun and the mysterious forces that enabled its reign of terror to endure, leaving an indelible mark on South Korea's entertainment landscape.
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The Cop Who Killed A Town (Case of Woo BumKon)
In the quiet village, Woo BumKon gripped the loaded rifle tightly and unleashed a deadly spree. With chilling determination, he embarked on a merciless rampage, leaving no one alive in his wake. The 1982 massacre perpetrated by Police Officer Woo BumKon remains one of the worst mass shootings in history. What made the police officer turn on the town he swore to protect? ___
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Brothers Home Concentration Camp
As a young boy waited at the train station, an officer approached him and accused him of stealing the lunch his parents had packed for him. The officer dragged him onto a bus and took him to walled compound where he suffered unspeakable torture and abuse. Why was he taken? Why were thousands of others taken here? What really happened inside the Brothers Home? ___
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The Blue Tape Murders
In 1999, a woman is found dead in her home bound and gagged with blue tape. When another victim is found 9 years later with disturbingly similar circumstances, the first victim's family suspects a link...
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The Disappearance of the Frog Boys
*There may be a slightly lower quality to this episode's quality as I have experienced issues with my recording equipment. I apologize and hope to fix the audio in the future, but I would hate to delay the episode.
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Photographer of Death (Case of Lee Dong-sik)
Look through the lens at a man obsessed with death. His artistic hobby becomes tainted by his twisted desire to observe a person's final moments.
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Gonjiam: Medical Abuse in Asylums
Gonjiam was named one of the most haunted buildings in the world, but did it earn that title? This episode explores the truth behind the haunted location and other cases involving medical abuse in psychiatric hospitals.
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Daejeon Prison Massacre
At the start of the Korean War, an order would be made by President Rhee that would lead to the massacre of up to 7,000 people over the course of 17 days. An order that would lead to the world's longest grave.
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Incheon Child Killers
"Are her fingers pretty?"
Two teenage girls bonded over their bizarre and dark roleplay interests over Twitter, but when their obsession with the macabre became reality, they realized they couldn't turn back. What led to them killing an 8 year old girl?
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Disappeared into Thin Air (Case of Lee Yoon-hee)
Lee Yoon-hee was so excited to be finishing her second to last semester at veterinary school. However, when she stopped showing up to class, her friends were worried. But, it was what they discovered in her search history that complicated everything.
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Daegu Subway Arson Attack
A man walks onto the subway carrying two bottles filled with gasoline. He nervously paces the train car flicking his lighter on and off. When the doors open at the next stop, it all ignites. But, could this have all been preventable?
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Taewan Acid Attack
A 6 year old boy was walking to his piano academy when suddenly he felt a burning pain all over his face and body. When he woke in the hospital, he was completely bandaged from head to toe. Who attacked Taewan?
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Trail of Clothes (Hwaseong Missing College Student)
A college student stepped off of the bus 30 minutes early and disappeared into thin air. A strange man answers her phone the next morning. What happened to Ms. Noh?
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The Imperfect Murder-Suicide (Case of Geoyeo Impossible Murders)
A mother is found hanged on a closet door with her two young children dead in the next room... The police say it's a simple murder-suicide but one detective suspects foul play.
Content Warning: Discussions of suicide that some listeners may find disturbing or triggering.
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The Butterfly Pill (When Eating Disorders Turn Violent)
When these three people decided to lose weight, they'd never imagined it could turn into a living nightmare. Unbridled rage, depression, and malnutrition create a violent storm in today's episode.
Content Warning: Discussions of eating disorders that some listeners may find disturbing or triggering.
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History of Tattoos in Korea
The ban on tattoos in South Korea hasn't slowed down their ever-growing popularity. But, why is there still a lingering disapprobation? Today's episode is a break from the usual with a look into the history of tattoos in Korea with a mini-story about a real femme fatale.
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Korean Ted Bundy (Case of Gang Ho-sun)
A woman waits in the cold snow at a bus stop. A nice, black car approaches and a smiling, handsome man offers her a ride. Is he a gentleman? Or the devil? Korea's Ted Bundy Gang Ho-sun will give you chills.
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Devastating Sewol Ferry Sinking (with references to All of Us are Dead)
All of Us Are Dead references the sinking of the Sewol Ferry? What do cults and zombies have to do with a preventable tragedy that killed 304 people? The sinking of the Sewol Ferry is one of the most horrific, avoidable tragedies in recent Korean history.
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The Spirit Commanders (Case of the Shincheon Student Murder)
A group of witches gathers online to study curses and summoning until an ex-lover lashes out against the group. Was it a curse that killed him or a group of teenagers with unbridled rage?
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Midnight Murder of Sergeant Yeom (Case of Sergeant Yeom Soon-deok)
On a chilly, winter night a military sergeant drove home from a night of excessively drinking. His body would be found on the side of the road 40 minutes later. Today's episode will leave you frustrated and confused, as the investigation goes cold.
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Ghost Murderer of Namyangju (Cold Case of the Namyangju Apartment Murder)
On the 14th floor of a luxury apartment building, Mrs. Lee was brutally murdered while her husband was away playing golf. Nobody was seen entering or leaving the apartment, or the building. Residents believe it was a ghost, do you?
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Liver Harvester (Case of North Korea's Only Serial Killer)
Amidst the North Korean Famine, young children's bodies began appearing in fields. A suspect was never found and the locals thought they were dealing with a ghost. Would this murderer ever come to justice?
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Kidnapping of Korea's Shining Star (Case of Nari Park)
When 박초롱초롱빛나리 (Chorong Chorong Bitnari Park) was kidnapped, all of Korea held their breath waiting for her safe return. The identity of her kidnapper shocked Korea. Would families ever feel safe again?
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Bizarre Rabbit Murders (Case of the Sinjeong Area Murders) Pt. 2
We continue off where we stopped last time. We've heard the crimes and clues, now let's discuss the investigation. If you haven't listened to Part 1 of the Bizarre Rabbit Murders, go back and listen to it first.
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Bizarre Rabbit Murders (Case of the Sinjeong Area Murders) Pt. 1
Three women were abducted, but one escaped and lived to tell her story. The Bizarre Rabbit case talks about the murder of two women, attempted murder of another, and the search for the man, or men, behind it all.
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Cat Jigsaw Killer (Case of Cat Saw)
When an anonymous user named Cat Saw wrote a Jigsaw-esque post including photos of an abused kitten, Cha Cha, internet users were shocked that it was all for a game and real animals' lives were at stake.
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American Teacher Killed in Seoul (Case of Carolyn Abel)
American expatriate Carolyn Abel loved to travel the world while teaching English along the way. During her short time in South Korea in 1988, her murder would shake the entire expat community.
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