Social turmoil in the country has led more Korean people to lean on shamanism, with an marked increase in interest.

It was here that he developed an interest in traditional Korean Shamanism. Battista met with Asia Society Korea Center’s contributing writer Matthew Fennell to talk about his unique journey into ...

South Korea has detained a shaman for his alleged involvement in president Yoon Suk Yeol’s 2022 presidential campaign on charges of receiving illegal political funds, an investigation that could ...

Though Shamanism has deep roots in Korean culture, it faces modern prejudices. Border security and spiritual counsel allegations hang over Mr. Yoon, who cited anti-state forces and parliamentary ...

South Koreans fearing the communist "wind from the north" back impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol, but he looks to shamans and mysticism to guide him into and through office.

For nearly two years leading up to suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol's sudden martial law declaration on Dec. 3, a former ...

The second season of the global streaming sensation “Squid Game” introduced viewers to several new characters. One of the most intriguing has been Player 044 due to her strong religious beliefs. Playe ...

South Korea has detained a shaman for his alleged involvement in president Yoon Suk Yeol’s 2022 presidential campaign on charges of receiving illegal political funds, an investigation that could spell ...

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