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. The post In South Korea, shamans are shunned — ...

A female temple member has been fined for stalking and threatening a head monk after he ended their romantic relationship.

Seoul is a dynamic city fearlessly forging a ... where 100-floor skyscrapers soar above thousand-year-old Buddhist temples. A harmonious blending of old and new beats at the heart of this world ...

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 ...

Across Seoul, six distinct vantage points await the first light of 2025, ranging from peaceful urban parks to historic peaks and serene temples. Each hosts its own sunrise festival starting an ...