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.

With cherry blossom season approaching, here is the 2025 guide to when and where to see the cherry blossoms in South Korea.

A former chief priest of a temple in Tsushima, Nagasaki Prefecture, from which a Buddha statue was stolen and taken to South ...

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TSUSHIMA, Nagasaki (Japan): A former chief priest of a temple in Tsushima, Nagasaki Prefecture, from which a Buddha statue was stolen and taken to South Korea, said he was “relieved” about ...

After emerging from the 1950-53 war with North Korea, South Korea emerged as one of the 20th century’s most remarkable economic success stories, becoming a developed, globally connected ...

SEOUL: South Korea's heritage authorities announced Friday (Jan 31) that a section of the visitor facilities at Cambodia's ...

The festivities extended to space, with Chinese astronauts sending greetings from a space station. Read more at ...

An Airbus plane belonging to South Korean carrier Air Busan caught fire on Tuesday at Gimhae International Airport in the country’s south while preparing for departure to Hong Kong, fire ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A passenger plane caught fire before takeoff at an airport in South Korea late Tuesday, but authorities said ...

Gyeongju, a historic city rich in cultural heritage, is a prime cherry blossom destination in South Korea. Bomun Lake is a highlight, featuring approximately 9,000 cherry trees along an 8-km trail, ...