Unique way to cool off with a night in a haunted Korean village

As the intense heat continues, people are finding ways to cool off in a unique and spooky way at a historical themed village that transforms into a haunted world full of traditional ghosts and spine-chilling horror experiences.

Our Park Kun-woo was ther.

A quiet, peaceful village by day.

But as darkness falls, a chill creeps in, and eerie whispers echo through the air.

Under the crescent moon, ghosts begin to appear.

Summer may be the hottest season, but for many in Korea, it's also the coolest in a spooky kind of way.

One popular destination is the "Horror Village in the Dead of Night" festival, running until the end of August at the Korean Folk Village in Yongin, in Gyeonggi-do Province.

"Korean ghosts are known to be souls with unresolved sorrow -or "han." They don't just scare you, but they carry a story, one they never got to finish. So, what kind of sorrow are you holding onto?"

"I died without being able to get married"

From virgin ghosts to a local version of the grim reaper, these traditional Korean spirits send chills down visitors' spines, especially when they appear out of nowhere.

"It's been scorching hot lately, so I thought this horror experience might blow away the heat. I kept sweating and shivering."

"It's way different to watching movies."

From haunted escape rooms to scream-filled walk-throughs, flashing red lights and scary sounds greet those who dare to enter.

"GET OUT. You don't belong here."

Even the food gets creepy, including the bloody "finger latte," topped with a broken finger-shaped cookie.

Some restaurants are splattered with blood, with things appearing above visitors' heads.

"I thought it was a regular restaurant, until I saw ghosts hanging above. I almost fell over in shock, but it's unique and fun. I was too scared to even feel the heat."

The restrooms are also haunted, dimly lit up with red lights, with ghosts waiting for you, some appearing in the mirror.

At the end of the night, visitors who turned into ghosts with costumes and painted faces, competed with each other to see who was the scariest.

It seems like a peaceful, happy ending, but beware, these ghosts will return with the next dark night until August 24.

So, for those looking for an experience of Korea's haunted summer night, good luck.

Park Kun-woo, Arirang News.