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Podcast: The Dark Side of Seoul Podcast
Episode: Why You Can't Bury Your Pet in Korea
Description: Send us Fan MailPet ownership in Korea is growing rapidly, but what happens when a beloved animal dies?In this episode, Joe and Shawn explore the surprising and often emotional world of pet funerals in Korea. From strict burial laws that classify animal remains as “waste” to private cremation services that hold full memorial ceremonies, the reality of pet death reveals an unusual intersection of law, culture, and changing attitudes toward animals.Shawn shares personal experiences with cremating two of his pets and explains why pets almost never appear in Korean cemeteries, desp...