Social turmoil in the country has led more Korean people to lean on shamanism, with an marked increase in interest.
Why is Korean shamanism, historically stigmatized and discounted by many as the stuff of superstition, still thriving in the 21st century? It has to do with the answers it provides to people's innermost desires.
The Korean production of the Broadway hit musical "Dear Evan Hansen” is currently underway at the Chungmu Art Center in central Seoul.
For viewers overseas, it may be helpful to gain some insight into some of the rituals, traditions and superstitions that appear in director Jang Jae-hyun’s latest film, “Exhuma.”
Jeju Island is known to be home to 18,000 gods that the islanders carry out a number of rituals in honor of throughout the year to pray for safety as well as big catches for the fishermen and haenyeo (women divers) — two of the main jobs of ...
The presidential office distanced itself from a so-called shaman who allegedly has been flaunting his closeness with President Yoon Suk-yeol and first lady Kim Keon-hee.
Did the presidential candidate try to force his brother into a psychiatric ward? Does the possible future first lady follow Shamanism? Strange questions like these are befuddling the public in Korea with less than a month to go until they cast...
One of the main presidential contenders, Yoon Suk-yeol of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP), and his wife have been questioned for their possible ties to Shamanism after phone call recordings were leaked to the public....
Opposition People Power Party (PPP) presidential candidate Yoon Suk-yeol’s weakness for superstition is stoking concerns as he is said to have a shaman adviser on his campaign team to oversee his campaign schedule, appointments...
The stereotypical image of a mudang, a Korean shaman, is an older woman wearing heavy make-up and a colorful costume. They are famously abrupt and no-nonsense. But modern-day shamans are a whole new breed.
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