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Death
Crucifixion
Suicide
The Korea Herald
Kim Dae-Doo
Religion
South Korea
Murder
Kim
North Gyeongsang Province
Eom Hyun-Ah
Lee Dong-Sik
Kim Kyung-Hee
Frog Boys
Pocheon
Gapyeong Valley Murder
Nam Young-Ju City
Korea
Yoon Sang-Yeop
Yoon Eun-Hae

Welcome 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

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For nearly 20 years, one detail defined two notorious murder cases in Seoul’s Sinjeong-dong — a sticker of a cute bunny character called Mashimaro.

It shaped public memory, media narratives and online speculation.

But police now say it was the wron... more

In South Korea, one of the most closely watched societies in the world, almost every murder is solved.

Almost.

Fifteen years ago, in a secure high-rise outside Seoul, a murderer walked away unseen.

This episode revisits the 2010 killing of an elderly... more

In the early summer of 2019, a husband joined his wife and several of her friends on a trip to a valley in Gapyeong, South Korea. What should have been a carefree getaway turned deadly when the husband drowned.

In this episode, we explore the Gapyeo... more

An abandoned quarry.

A man, nailed to a cross.

Around Easter 2011, a grotesque death shocked South Korea.

Could this be the act of an eccentric cult?

As investigators dug deeper into the haunting case, the story unfolded in unexpected ways — the ... more

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Devin Whiting
Host of True Crime, providing insights into various crime cases with a focus on psychological analysis and societal implications.
Yoon Min-sik
Co-host of True Crime, collaborating to explore and dissect complex crime cases through compelling storytelling.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • Great but in the wrong upload order

    Enjoyed all three they just were in wrong upload order

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SkipRoche22
    Australia4 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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    geekster2776
    South Korea6 months ago

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This podcast presents gripping explorations of real-life crimes in South Korea, framing each episode around notorious cases that have left a significant impact on society. Listeners are taken beyond the mere facts of these incidents, as the hosts tackle the psychological aspects of the perpetrators and the emotional journeys of the victims. Various episodes cover a range of cases, from unsolved mysteries and serial killers to tragic domestic incidents and elaborate crimes like insurance fraud. This approach not only highlights the intricacies of law enforcement investigations but also reflects on societal reactions and the lingering questions that often remain unresolved. With a professional journalistic background matching captivating narr... more

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True Crime launched 6 months ago and published 8 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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