True Crime
The Korea HeraldWelcome to "True Crime," a podcast that explores real-life crimes that have shocked and shaped South Korea. Based on original reporting by The Korea Herald and produced by our newsroom, this series takes you beyond the headlines, into the minds of perpetrators, the stories of victims and the unanswered questions that linger. While the content is not graphic, listener discretion is advised. For mor... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 13 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||
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"His Excellency doesn't allow his second-in-command to live."
In the 2020 movie "The Man Standing Next," the character Park Yong-gak, based on former Korean Central Intelligence Agency chief Kim Hyung-wook, utters the ominous line about then-Preside... more
Human fascination with mysticism and the afterlife has endured for millennia -- from protective spells in ancient Mesopotamia to prohibitions against magic in the Hebrew Bible, from necromancy in folklore across cultures to the hysteria of the Salem ... more
Lee Young-hak was once the darling of South Korea.
The public gave him the nickname "Molar Daddy" after the rare disease, known as gigantiform cementoma, that caused disfigurement of his and his daughter's mouths.
But a horrifying truth was uncover... more
Countless murders have occurred in this world.
Some driven by rage, others by revenge or by money.
But what if someone kills without hatred, without greed, claiming instead that they did it out of love? What if the victims were not strangers, but o... more
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Australia7 months ago - Unbelievable me
Never thought I’d spend 20+ mins listening to a podcast about a murderous plumber-photographer, but yeah… somehow couldn’t stop listening. Not sure what that says about me lol
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Apple Podcasts | #152 | South Korea/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #239 |  Poland/True Crime |
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The series offers deep dives into South Korea's notable true crime cases, weaving investigative storytelling with forensic details, psychological context, and social impact. Hosts guide listeners through chronology, motives, investigations, and court outcomes, often spotlighting public reaction and broader societal issues. A standout trait is its measured, non-graphic approach paired with thorough reporting, making complex cases accessible to curious audiences and practitioners in media and marketing seeking compelling, story-driven content.
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True Crime launched 9 months ago and published 13 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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