Koreatimes iconKoreatimesOct 18, 2026 ~1 min source read

Dark Side of Seoul Podcast digs up city's secrets

Korea has always been conscious of its own image, even as K-content exports and inbound tourism numbers continue to break records. But that global spotlight comes with an unspoken condition: show the shiny face, and sweep the unpolished parts under the rug. From outside, the country is often viewed through rose-tinted

Dark Side of Seoul Podcast digs up city's secrets

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