{
  "id": 17319079,
  "title": "Korea, the most haunted place on Earth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/korea-the-most-haunted-place-on-earth",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T01:37:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20261031/korea-the-most-haunted-place-on-earth"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the late 19th century, venturing through Korea at night, particularly along isolated mountain roads, posed a significant threat to even the most intrepid individuals. Bandits prowled the countryside, targeting lone travelers and frequently not only stealing their possessions, but also taking their lives. However, men, regardless of their moral character, were not the most perilous beings a traveler could face. The real predators of the night were the tigers.\n\nAccording to an early Western traveler, traveling with a group of Koreans, a foreigner, though believed to be protected, was placed at the rear of the procession. This seemingly protective arrangement was, in fact, the most perilous position. Korean tigers were known to stalk groups of travelers from behind, ambushing and devouring the last person in line. The Western observer humorously mentioned 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.\"",
  "summary": "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…",
  "key_points": [
    "Korea was dangerous at night, especially for travelers.",
    "Bandits and tigers posed significant threats.",
    "Traveling in the middle of a procession was safest."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The historical danger of traveling through the Korean countryside turned the rear of a procession into a lethal position where tigers preyed upon the most vulnerable members of a group.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}