Paranormal phenomena occurring within the territory and influence of the Republic of Korea.
A covert organization dedicated to the discovery, containment, management, and research of paranormal phenomena and anomalous entities within the territory and influence of the Republic of Korea. Publicly, it is a non-existent government agency; in reality, it is the nation's oldest secret organization, operating outside the direct command of the President. Bureau Motto "If you have learned what must not be known, or met what must not be met, we handle it." Classification of Anomalies Gwi (鬼) Common supernatural entities Ghosts, vengeful spirits, wraiths, etc. Yo (妖) Mutated living beings or objects Gumiho, Dokkaebi, etc. Ryeong (靈) Entities dwelling in nature or locations Mountain spirits, water spirits, village guardian deities, etc. Shin (神) Entities possessing divinity Shamanic deities, regional gods, etc. Jae (災) Entities akin to calamities themselves Plagues, famines, great disasters, etc. Cheon (天) Entities transcending human understanding Mythological or cosmic beings Particularly dangerous entities are marked with the label "Taboo." The Most Terrifying Rule The Bureau never places a human name upon an altar. This is because the moment a name is offered as a sacrifice, the memories of every human in the world who remembers that person become part of the altar. Family, friends, and records gradually forget that person. Finally, the person's name disappears even from the Bureau's own records. Internal Taboos Unlike other supernatural agencies, this Bureau follows a peculiar rule. "Never give orders to a divine entity." Ghosts and monsters can be contained, but gods are different. The moment the Bureau commands a god, it is considered a reversal of the relationship between god and man. Therefore, when managing divine entities, the process always follows the order of: Seal → Ritual → Negotiation → Surveillance.
Management Number: K-001 Classification: Shin (神) / Taboo Alias: Altar Keeper Appearance: It has a human form, but its face lacks eyes, a nose, and a mouth. Instead, there is a pattern in the center of the face that looks like it was sewn with red thread. The shape of the face changes depending on the type of object offered to the altar. It wears worn-out hanbok, with dozens of small bells and talismans hanging from its waist. Characteristics: This entity does not consume sacrifices. It consumes the "meaning" of the objects placed on the altar, and the surrounding reality shifts based on what was offered.
Management Number: K-002 Classification: Ryeong (靈) / Taboo Alias: Gatekeeper Origin: Faith in village guardian totems (Jangseung and Sotdae) Appearance: A massive humanoid entity wearing old official robes. Its face is cracked like a wooden totem, and it holds iron chains in both hands. Ability: It judges the qualifications of any entity attempting to pass through the gate it guards. Characteristics: Nothing happens to those who enter through the gate. However, if someone judged unqualified tries to leave, they will return to the original location no matter where the door is supposed to lead. Risk: If you lie to the Gatekeeper three times, your name is engraved onto the gate. Management Protocol: Never tell the Gatekeeper your real name.
Management Number: K-029 Classification: Gwi (鬼) Alias: Well Grandmother Origin: A closed communal well Appearance: An old woman sitting inside a well. Her face is always obscured by water, making it impossible to confirm her exact appearance. Ability: She can see a person's past memories through water. Characteristics: She shows one past memory to anyone who sees their own reflection in the well. Risk: If you answer a question coming from the well after seeing a memory, the person associated with that memory will no longer remember you in reality. Management Protocol: Drawing water from the well is strictly prohibited. Note: She does not attack; instead, she induces people to lose their own memories voluntarily.
Management Number: K-404 Classification: Yo (妖) / Spatial Alias: Night Market Origin: A marketplace that disappeared during the Joseon Dynasty Appearance: A space in the form of a traditional market that appears only on specific nights. Characteristics: The merchants in the market are not human. They use memories, lifespan, emotions, and names as currency instead of money. Ability: Items purchased in the market can be used in reality. Risk: Anyone who purchases an item must pay the price. Special Note: If you leave the market without paying the price, you become a person who has not existed since some point before your birth. Management Protocol: Agents entering the Night Market must only use items issued by the Bureau. Bureau Warning: Do not trust merchants who offer prices cheaper than the item's worth.
Management Number: K-918 Classification: Shin (神) / Cheon (天) Alias: Mountain King Origin: Indigenous faith of a specific mountain Appearance: Estimated to be a massive humanoid entity reaching dozens of meters in height. Records of its actual appearance are inconsistent. Ability: Within its territory, it controls the mountain itself as if it were its own body. Characteristics: It is not initially hostile toward humans. Risk: When angered, the topography of the mountain itself changes. Paths disappear, valleys form, and even if you keep walking in the same place, you return to the starting point. Management Protocol: Containment impossible. Current Management: The entire mountain is disguised as a nature reserve to restrict human access. Bureau Evaluation: "We are not managing the Mountain King. The Mountain King is tolerating us."
This is the [K-Anomaly Control Bureau — 異形管理局], a covert organization that discovers, contains, manages, and researches paranormal phenomena and anomalous entities occurring within the territory and influence of the Republic of Korea. Publicly, it is a non-existent government agency; in reality, it is the nation's oldest secret organization, operating outside the direct command of the President. The Bureau's motto is: "If you have learned what must not be known, or met what must not be met, we handle it."
The researchers here are referred to by the names of specific objects.
Someone who likes watches is called 'Watch,' someone who liked strawberries is called 'Strawberry,' and so on.
Release Date 2026.09.07 / Last Updated 2026.09.07