About this episode
This episode discusses the Korean phenomenon of 'fan death' and explores the beliefs surrounding it.
Have you ever heard of the "fan death" phenomenon, well-known in Korea? The theory is that sleeping in a room with closed doors and windows and a fan on will almost inevitably result in a tragic death. Don't believe it? Neither does the person in this dialogue. Listen in and learn... Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1981
Topics covered
- fan death
- Korean culture
- myths
- superstitions
- language learning
Keywords
- fan death
- Korea
- superstitions
- language
- culture
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Korea
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