{
  "id": 16234561,
  "title": "5 creepy Korean creatures, both famed and obscure",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/5-creepy-korean-creatures-both-famed-and-obscure",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-23T22:17:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/koreanheritage/20261024/5-creepy-korean-creatures-both-famed-and-obscure"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As Halloween approaches, Korean folklore reveals a menagerie of eerie creatures that might send shivers down your spine. While the country does not typically partake in Halloween festivities like trick-or-treating, a sense of unease and anticipation lingers in the autumn air. For those seeking a supernatural twist for the spooky season or a unique costume idea, here are five Korean ghosts that will keep you up at night.\n\nThe gumiho, or nine-tailed fox, is among the most well-known Korean spirits, particularly after its portrayal in the popular video game League of Legends. Ahri, a captivating and seductive fox lady, is one of the game's celebrated characters, known for draining the souls of others. In Korean dramas and webtoons, the gumiho frequently takes the form of a bewitching woman, often serving as a romantic interest. However, in the original folklore, gumiho are depicted as malevolent and ancient fox spirits, characterized by an insatiable hunger.",
  "summary": "Halloween is just around the corner, and even though Korea does not traditionally celebrate with jack-o’-lanterns and trick-or-treating, the familiar prickle on the back of the neck at night and the whispering autumn breeze seem to be anticipating the time when the veil between our world and the world of spirits is thin. For readers who would like to celebrate the spooky season, second-guess the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Gumiho, nine-tailed fox, central Korean spirit",
    "Ahri, League of Legends character, seductive fox lady",
    "Gumiho in folklore, malevolent ancient spirit"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}