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15 Photos of Gonjiam Hospital, the Scariest Location in South Korea

15 Photos of Gonjiam Hospital, the Scariest Location in South Korea

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15 Photos of Gonjiam Hospital, the Scariest Location in South Korea

South Korea is mostly known for K-Pop, K-Drama, and the beauty of the country. But who would have thought that the Land of Ginseng also has some incredibly creepy and rarely exposed places, such as the long-abandoned Gonjiam Hospital. It's so scary that this location was also made into a horror film! Want to know more? Check out the following photos..

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For horror movie enthusiasts, you must have watched the movie 'GONJIAM: HAUNTED ASYLUM' released in 2018. It is set in an abandoned haunted hospital.

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Gonjiam is located on a hill in Gwangju City, Gyonggi-do Province. This hospital specializes in handling mental health issues. Its nickname is Psychiatric Hospital.

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Established since the 1950s, this hospital accommodates patients with mental illnesses as well as soldiers experiencing depression. Its reputation back then was considered good.

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At some point, Gonjiam suddenly stopped operating. The building was left abandoned without anyone taking care of it for years.

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From there, rumors started to emerge about the haunted and eerie nature of this hospital. One of them is the rumor about the suicide of the hospital's director.

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Apparently, the gossip was just a hoax. In a TV show on Channel A back in 2007, a shocking fact was revealed that the director is still alive.

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The reason the hospital stopped is because it was subjected to government regulations regarding 'water supply protection', so the government required the hospital to build a waste processor. However, there was a dispute between the building owner and the hospital director regarding the cost of construction.

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Anyway, the more it is rumored to be haunted, the more curious people are to enter and prove its truth.

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Various writings were found inside Gonjiam Mental Hospital, but it is unknown whether they were written by previous patients or mischievous visitors.

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Even on one of its walls, there is a large red handprint like blood. Again, it is unknown whether this is just the work of pranksters or if it has been there since ancient times.

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There is actually a prohibition to enter Gonjiam after it was closed. However, many people sneak in illegally.

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The viral film 'GONJIAN: HAUNTED ASYLUM' has made this location even more crowded with visitors.

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It is not uncommon for YouTubers to try to enter for horror content. This has caused concern among the surrounding residents.

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Due to the many naughty visitors and the rampant ghost rumors, R.S Gonjiam was eventually demolished and reportedly relocated elsewhere.

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Are there any haunted hospitals in your area? Write your comments below!