Korea, the most haunted place on Earth
In the late 19th century, traveling at night in Korea — especially in lonely stretches of mountain roads — could challenge the courage of even the bravest man. Bandits roamed the countryside, preying upon lone travelers and often stealing not only their money and valuables, but also their lives. However, men, no matter how dark their hearts, were not the most dangerous creatures a traveler might…
In the late 19th century, traveling in Korea at night posed significant dangers to even the most courageous of men. Bandits prowled the countryside, targeting lone travelers and often not only stealing their money and valuables but taking their lives as well. However, men, regardless of their heart's darkness, were not the most perilous creatures one might encounter during such journeys.
The formidable predators of the night were none other than tigers. One early Western visitor recounted that when traveling with a group of Koreans, an unsuspecting foreigner was placed at the rear of the party, ostensibly for their protection. Yet, this seemingly advantageous position was actually the most perilous. Korean tigers were known to stalk parties of travelers from behind, attacking suddenly and feasting on the last person in line.
The Western expert playfully noted that he "generally took pretty good care to retain a middle position in the procession, when out on a country prowl, greatly to the distress and uneasiness of my white-robed guardian angels."
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