36. Gone, But Not Forgotten
Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital in South Korea, once a relatively unknown site, catapulted to international notoriety following a 2012 CNN article that ranked it among the world’s most terrifying places. Prior to this exposure, the abandoned hospital was primarily known within South Korea as one of its top three haunted buildings.

This feature significantly amplified its ghostly reputation, attracting global attention and curiosity. The hospital’s eerie ambiance and mysterious past have since made it a magnet for thrill-seekers and paranormal enthusiasts from around the world, eager to experience its chilling atmosphere firsthand.