{
  "id": 16238265,
  "title": "5 creepy Korean creatures, both famed and obscure",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/5-creepy-korean-creatures-both-famed-and-obscure-16238265",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-23T22:52:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/koreanheritage/20261024/5-creepy-korean-creatures-both-famed-and-obscure"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Halloween is just around the corner, and even though Korea doesn't traditionally celebrate with jack-o'-lanterns and trick-or-treating, eerie sensations and a chilly autumn breeze suggest the veil between our world and the spirit realm is thinning. For those eager to embrace the spooky season, here are five Korean ghosts that could keep you awake at night.\n\nGumiho, or the nine-tailed fox, is one of the most well-known Korean spirits, particularly due to its presence in the popular video game League of Legends. Ahri, one of the game's most celebrated characters, is a captivating and alluring fox lady who siphons the souls of others. The gumiho also frequently appears in Korean dramas and webtoons, often as a beautiful woman and romantic interest. However, in the original folklore, gumiho are portrayed as malevolent and ancient fox spirits, distinguished by their 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…",
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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."
}