85 of Apple's top 100 podcasts in South Korea (September 2026)
Updated 2026-09-06
Anchor (Spotify for Creators) hosts 16 of the 90 joined chart shows in South Korea, 17.8% of them.
| # | Show | What it is | Hosting platform | Episodes in feed | Oldest in feed | Category | Explicit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 손에 잡히는 경제 | 손에 잡히는 경제 is an MBC radio economics program. | imbc.com | 1,000+ | 2025 | Business | No |
| 3 | Hey Tablo | Tablo shares unfiltered stories and life advice for navigating daily absurdity. | Acast | 33 | 2026 | Society & Culture | No |
| 4 | 6 Minute English | 6 Minute English teaches useful English words and phrases from BBC programs. | files.bbci.co.uk | 336 | 2018 | Education | No |
| 5 | 컬투쇼 레전드 사연 | 컬투쇼 레전드 사연 podcast shares memorable listener stories. | sbs.co.kr | 978 | 2012 | Comedy | No |
| 6 | 민음사 라디오 | Minumsa Radio discusses books and features hosts Seyoungsaebyeok and Hwajinkihyeon. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 38 | 2025 | Arts | No |
| 7 | All Ears English Podcast | Lindsay and Michelle teach American English, culture, and conversation for learners. | Megaphone | 1,000+ | 2022 | Education | No |
| 8 | 여둘톡 | Kim Hana and Hwang Sunwoo talk about things they like. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 183 | 2022 | Society & Culture | No |
| 9 | Culips Everyday English Podcast | Culips Everyday English Podcast teaches idioms, slang, and phrasal verbs through conversations. | culips.com | 250 | 2023 | Education | No |
| 10 | Smosh Reads Reddit Stories | Shayne Topp reads Reddit stories with Smosh cast members for commentary. | Audioboom | 170 | 2022 | Comedy | Yes |
| 11 | 손석희의 12시 | Son Suk-hee hosts this daily radio show on MBC Standard FM. | imbc.com | 96 | 2026 | Comedy | No |
| 12 | 그것은 알기 싫다 | 그것은 알기 싫다 is a podcast made by U, powered by you. | co.kr | 1,000+ | 2014 | News | No |
| 14 | anything goes with emma chamberlain | Emma Chamberlain shares her thoughts on various topics from her bed. | Megaphone | 447 | 2020 | Education | Yes |
| 15 | Learning Easy English | Learning Easy English offers short, understandable conversations for English learners. | files.bbci.co.uk | 115 | 2024 | Education | No |
| 17 | TED Talks Daily | This podcast offers daily audio versions of TED Talks from global thinkers and doers. | feedburner.com | 1,000+ | 2023 | Society & Culture | No |
| 18 | 두시탈출 컬투쇼 | 두시탈출 컬투쇼 is a radio show on SBS Power FM. | sbs.co.kr | 1,000+ | 2025 | Comedy | No |
| 19 | 디바제시카 토요미스테리 | Deeva Jessica shares mysterious stories on her podcast. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 830 | 2020 | True Crime | No |
| 20 | 리딩 케미스트리 | 리딩 케미스트리 is a book podcast by Millie's Library and reporter Lee Da-hye. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 75 | 2024 | Arts | No |
| 21 | No Stupid Questions | Angela Duckworth and Mike Maughan ask each other questions on their podcast. | Simplecast | 332 | 2020 | Society & Culture | No |
| 22 | Global News Podcast | Global News Podcast provides breaking world news and analysis twice daily. | files.bbci.co.uk | 277 | 2019 | News | No |
| 24 | 라디오 북클럽 고아성입니다 | Radio Book Club with Go Ah-sung is a show about books. | imbc.com | 300 | 2020 | Arts | No |
| 25 | 김종배의 시선집중 | Kim Jong-bae focuses on current events each weekday and weekend morning. | imbc.com | 300 | 2026 | News | No |
| 26 | [KBS] 작은 서점 | [KBS] 작은 서점 is a radio book club for people who love books. | api.kbs.co.kr | 333 | 2025 | Arts | No |
| 27 | 배성재의 텐 | Bae Sung-jae's Ten is a radio show for men. | sbs.co.kr | 1,000+ | 2023 | Comedy | No |
| 28 | 썬킴의 세계사 완전정복 | Sun Kim tells world history stories, explaining events and their context. | ssenhosting.com | 948 | 2021 | Education | No |
| 30 | CBS 박성태의 뉴스쇼 | CBS Park Sung-tae's News Show is a radio news program. | Omny Studio | 1,000+ | 2025 | News | No |
| 31 | 법륜스님의 즉문즉설 | This podcast features Buddhist monk Beopryun offering advice. | Libsyn | 1,000+ | 2020 | Religion & Spirituality | No |
| 32 | 썬킴의 한국사 완전정복 | Sun Kim shares Korean history in an easy and fun way. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 519 | 2022 | History | No |
| 33 | 우울한 빵집옆 음반가게 (Melancholy, Bakery & Vinyl) | DJ Shaker presents a music diary from a record store next to a bakery. | Podbean | 999 | 2022 | Music | No |
| 34 | Call Her Daddy | Alex Cooper hosts Call Her Daddy, discussing bold topics with guests. | Simplecast | 602 | 2018 | Comedy | Yes |
| 35 | Korean. American. Podcast | Daniel and Jun discuss topics from American and Korean perspectives. | Buzzsprout | 129 | 2023 | Society & Culture | No |
| 36 | [쓸공언니] 경제 뉴스와 책 읽기 | Accounting sisters explain economics news and books. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 220 | 2022 | Business | No |
| 38 | Learning English Conversations | This podcast teaches everyday English phrases and conversations to improve your speaking. | files.bbci.co.uk | 820 | 2010 | Education | No |
| 39 | 박연미의 목돈연구소 | Park Yeon-mi's Big Money Lab on SBS Love FM discusses financial topics. | sbs.co.kr | 1,000+ | 2025 | Business | No |
| 40 | [KBS] 경제쇼 | KBS 경제쇼 discusses economic topics with experts for a better society. | kbs.co.kr | 1,000+ | 2023 | Business | No |
| 41 | Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques | Matt Abrahams shares communication strategies for clarity and confidence. | Transistor | 320 | 2020 | Business | No |
| 42 | 씨네타운 나인틴 - 풍문으로 듣는 방송 | Cinetown Nineteen shares listener opinions on SBS Power FM. | sbs.co.kr | 976 | 2012 | TV & Film | No |
| 43 | Learning English from the News | This podcast helps you learn English vocabulary from news stories and documentaries. | files.bbci.co.uk | 389 | 2017 | Education | No |
| 44 | NHKラジオニュース | NHK Radio News provides news updates from NHK. | nhk.or.jp | 132 | 2026 | News | No |
| 45 | 우주먼지들의 하찮은 이야기 | Three women discuss everyday topics from favorite foods to life's big questions. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 138 | 2023 | Society & Culture | No |
| 47 | 씨네마운틴 | Cinema Mountain Season 2 interviews film professionals about their lives and favorite movies. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 65 | 2020 | Comedy | No |
| 48 | 김영철,피터빈트의 진짜 영국식 영어（김영철의 파워FM） | Kim Young-chul and Peter Vint teach real British English expressions. | sbs.co.kr | 1,000+ | 2021 | Education | No |
| 49 | 라플위클리 TALK | 라플위클리 TALK is a content curation talk show with hosts Lee Dong-jin, Ahn Hyun-mo, and Gwe-do. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 53 | 2025 | TV & Film | No |
| 50 | 김혜리의 필름클럽 | Kim Hye-ri, Choi Da-eun, and Lim Soo-jung discuss movies and music. | sbs.co.kr | 335 | 2016 | TV & Film | No |
| 51 | 두말하면 잔소리 | This podcast features casual chats from average 30-something women, hosted by creator Hemtube and guest Luke. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 101 | 2024 | Arts | No |
| 52 | The Mel Robbins Podcast | Mel Robbins shares advice and stories to help you change your life. | Simplecast | 425 | 2022 | Education | No |
| 53 | The Daily | Daily news stories are presented by Michael Barbaro, Rachel Abrams, and Natalie Kitroeff. | Simplecast | 1,000+ | 2023 | News | No |
| 54 | 영국영어, 전문가와 함께! 설레는 영국영어 브릿센트[BRITCENT] | British English podcast features native speakers sharing daily life, news, culture, and study tips. | podty.me | 0 | None | Education | No |
| 55 | Daily Easy English Expression Podcast | This podcast shares a daily English expression for learners. | Libsyn | 1,000+ | 2014 | Education | No |
| 59 | 무소속 생활자 | 무소속생활자 is about two freelancers questioning norms and sharing their lifestyle. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 110 | 2024 | Society & Culture | No |
| 61 | Toddler Tunes | Toddler Tunes offers short, fun music sessions for parents and young children presented by Georgie. | Podbean | 146 | 2021 | Kids & Family | No |
| 62 | Play School: Ears On | Play School presenters help little listeners identify a mysterious sound. | abc.net.au | 30 | 2023 | Kids & Family | No |
| 63 | Listening Time: English Practice | An American speaker discusses topics to help English learners practice listening. | Simplecast | 361 | 2021 | Education | No |
| 64 | The Arthur Podcast | Arthur Read hosts a podcast sharing adventures with his Elwood City friends. | wgbh.org | 30 | 2022 | Kids & Family | No |
| 68 | YUYUの日本語Podcast【Japanese Podcast】 | YUYU's Japanese Podcast discusses various topics in Japanese. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 514 | 1970 | Education | No |
| 69 | 출근길 마케팅 트렌드 | This podcast shares marketing trends every Monday morning with 곽팀장. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 119 | 2024 | Business | No |
| 70 | Circle Round | Circle Round offers sound-rich folktale adaptations for young listeners. | wbur.org | 458 | 2017 | Kids & Family | No |
| 71 | 뉴스로 배우는 일본어 | This podcast helps you study Japanese by reading and explaining news articles. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 1 | 2024 | Education | No |
| 72 | TED Business | TED Business shares powerful ideas for work, presented by Modupe Akinola. | feedburner.com | 332 | 2020 | Business | No |
| 73 | CNN 5 Things | CNN 5 Things provides five daily news updates to inform listeners. | Megaphone | 1,000+ | 2025 | News | No |
| 74 | Girls Gone Bible | Angela Halili and Arielle Reitsma discuss Jesus and life. | Libsyn | 168 | 2023 | Religion & Spirituality | No |
| 75 | Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend | Conan O'Brien talks with guests to make friends. | Simplecast | 723 | 2018 | Comedy | Yes |
| 76 | 조승원의 뉴스하이킥 | Jo Seung-won hosts this news program on MBC Standard FM. | imbc.com | 300 | 2026 | Society & Culture | No |
| 77 | Keiko 일본어수다 | Keiko offers relaxed Japanese conversations for learning. | podty.me | 119 | 2020 | Education | No |
| 78 | 슈카월드 | Schuka World makes economics, current events, and finance easy and fun. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 621 | 2023 | Business | No |
| 79 | HBR IdeaCast | HBR IdeaCast presents business and management thinkers. | harvardbusiness.org | 650 | 2015 | Business | No |
| 80 | On Purpose with Jay Shetty | Jay Shetty talks with influential people about wellness and personal growth. | Omny Studio | 862 | 2019 | Health & Fitness | No |
| 81 | Learning English For Work | This podcast helps you improve your English for international workplaces. | files.bbci.co.uk | 112 | 2024 | Education | No |
| 82 | Learning English Grammar | This podcast helps you practice English grammar with everyday examples and quizzes. | files.bbci.co.uk | 320 | 2020 | Education | No |
| 83 | Learning English Vocabulary | This podcast helps you learn English words on various topics. | files.bbci.co.uk | 414 | 2018 | Education | No |
| 84 | 한판승부 | 한판승부" is a radio program on CBS Radio Standard FM. | Omny Studio | 1,000+ | 2022 | News | No |
| 86 | [KBS] 라디오 문학관 | KBS Radio Literature Hall revives forgotten Korean emotions and classic imagination. | kbs.co.kr | 490 | 2016 | Education | No |
| 87 | 김선재의 책하고 놀자 | Kim Sun-jae discusses books on this radio show. | sbs.co.kr | 1,000+ | 2023 | Arts | No |
| 88 | Founders | Founders shares lessons from entrepreneurs' lives for your work. | Megaphone | 453 | 2016 | Business | No |
| 89 | 라플위클리 딥다이브 | 라플위클리 딥다이브 is a podcast about knowledge. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 12 | 2026 | Society & Culture | No |
| 90 | HAHA Podcast | The Ha Sisters share unfiltered conversations about their lives and sisterhood. | Simplecast | 46 | 2025 | Society & Culture | No |
| 91 | Lenny's Podcast: Product | Career | Growth | Lenny interviews product and growth experts for practical advice. | substack.com | 356 | 2022 | Technology | No |
| 92 | David Senra | David Senra talks with top founders. | Megaphone | 34 | 2025 | Business | No |
| 93 | KBS 1라디오 오늘 세계는 | KBS 1라디오 오늘 세계는 covers global issues and trends. | kbs.co.kr | 670 | 2024 | News | No |
| 94 | Lingokids: Music to our Ears —Sing (and learn!) out loud! | Lingokids' podcast offers music and facts for kids to learn grammar, math, and more. | Omny Studio | 36 | 2021 | Kids & Family | No |
| 95 | RealLife English: Learn and Speak Confident, Natural English | RealLife English offers conversations with fluency coaches to help you speak naturally. | Libsyn | 513 | 2013 | Education | No |
| 96 | Eat Your Crust | Crystal and Jeesoo discuss life in their twenties in the Bay Area. | Buzzsprout | 309 | 2019 | Society & Culture | Yes |
| 97 | World News Tonight with David Muir | David Muir presents World News Tonight with global and national event updates. | Megaphone | 260 | 2025 | News | No |
| 98 | CNN 10 | CNN 10 explains global news for a worldwide audience. | Megaphone | 387 | 2024 | Education | No |
| 99 | Wow in the World | Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz host this science podcast for kids and families. | art19.com | 1,000+ | 2020 | Kids & Family | No |
| 100 | Real English Conversations Podcast | English Fluency For Newcomers And International Professionals | Curtis Davies presents this podcast for immigrants and professionals to improve their English communication skills. | Libsyn | 80 | 2017 | Education | No |
Source: Podcastquery, September 2026
100 chart slots were fetched on 2026-09-06. A slot with no matching itunesId in the Podcast Index dump, no hosting domain or no written sentence is not shown, which is why the count in the title is under 100.
The one-sentence description of each show is written from the feed's own description by a language model and checked against a banned-word list. Feed text is never published as it came.
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