Korean Ghosts

Ghosts in Korean culture: Gumiho, Gwisin, and vengeful spirits. Analyze legends, origins, and their influence on folklore and cinema.

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Abandoned Building Ghost – The Most Haunted Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital in the World

Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital – the most haunted place in South Korea! Whispers,…

Plastic Surgery Ghost: Tragic Scalpel Girl’s Spirit

A girl died on the operating table—but her ghost never left. Late…

The Tale of Dokkaebi (도깨비) – Korea’s Mischievous Goblin

Dokkaebi (도깨비) – Korea’s mysterious goblin, known for both mischief and fortune.…

Gumiho (구미호) – The Nine-Tailed Fox in Korean Mythology

Discover mysterious images of Gumiho in Korean culture and museums. You won’t…

The Tiger in Korean Folklore and Beliefs

Discover the tiger's role in Korean culture—from a sacred guardian of mountain…

Jangsan Tiger Ghost – The Vengeful Spirit That Became a Tiger on Jangsan Mountain

A ghostly predator lurks in Jangsan Mountain—its voice mimics the familiar, but…

Silla Warrior Ghost – The Phantom of the Ancient Silla Warriors

The warriors of Silla fell in battle, but their spirits still wander…

Wandering Ghost: Sonnim Gwishin (손님귀신)

Uncover the chilling mystery of Wandering Ghost: Sonnim Gwishin (손님귀신), where a…

Dalgyal Gwishin (달걀귀신) – The Egg Ghost (Spirit of Unborn Infants)

Spirits of unborn infants wander the night, their faceless white forms drifting…

Mul Gwishin (물귀신) – The Haunting Echo of the Water Spirit

Mul Gwishin (물귀신) – The water spirit in Korean folklore, forever trapped…

Chonggak Gwishin (총각귀신) – The Ghost of the Bachelor

Chonggak Gwishin – the ghost of an unmarried man in Korean folklore,…

Cheonyeo Gwishin – The Vengeful Spirit of the Virgin Maiden

Have you ever heard of the vengeful ghost of Cheonyeo Gwishin? Get…