True Crime
Podcast Description
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 more stories related to the crimes covered here, visit The Korea Herald website: www. koreaherald.com.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The show delves into various themes within true crime, including psychological profiles of criminals, the impact on victims and their families, and systemic issues in law enforcement, with episodes like 'Killer Behind the Lens' examining the life of a photographer obsessed with capturing death and its implications.
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 more stories related to the crimes covered here, visit The Korea Herald website: www. koreaherald.com.
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 man seems to have meticulously planned his own crucifixion.
Related article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10598860
Credits
Reporting, writing: Yoon Min-sik
Editing: Lee Sun-young, Kevin Selzer
Hosts and guests: Devin Whiting, Yoon Min-sik
Producer: Song Seung-hyun
Audio editing: Noh Seong-min
Artwork: Yu Soo-in, Yu Doo-ho
Disclaimer
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