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In South Korea, shamans are shunned — and revered
Shamans, the practitioners of an ancient belief system, are often disparaged in South Korea. But they also hold a special place in the country’s culture.
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South Korea’s Buddhist Order Confronts Declining Monastic Numbers by Embracing Youth and Innovation
The decline is part of a broader trend of secularization in South Korea. A Gallup Korea survey shows that the proportion of ...
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S. Korean temple agrees to return stolen statue to Japan next year
SEOUL — A South Korean temple has reiterated its agreement to return a stolen Buddhist statue to its rightful owner, a Japanese temple, under the condition that a ritual be held in South Korea ...
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Asia Society Korea Travel Series 3 – Temple Stay
May 22nd was Buddha’s Birthday and a national holiday in Korea; thus, swarms of people visited Seoul’s temples and the lantern festival at Cheonggyecheon. Despite growing in popularity over recent ...
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South Korea's 'Museum Without Walls' Is A Unique City Brimming With Buddhist Temples And Palaces
The Asian country is alive with vibrant cities like Seoul and Busan, as well as breathtaking natural scenery in spots like Jeju Island, the most beautiful island in South Korea. For many travelers ...
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Hundreds of millions in Asia celebrate Year of the Snake
BEIJING: Hundreds of millions of people across Asia celebrate the Lunar New Year with their families on Wednesday (Jan 29), ...
Cambodia's Angkor Wat visitor facilities reopen following South Korea-led renovation
SEOUL: South Korea's heritage authorities announced Friday (Jan 31) that a section of the visitor facilities at Cambodia's ...