Shamanic Discourses in the 20th Presidential Election of the Republic of Korea
종교문화연구 June 30, 2026 Yoshinobu Shinzato
Approximately five years after the Choi Soon-sil Gate in 2016, shamanic practices again attracted intense public attention in relation to politics. During the campaign for the 20th presidential election of the Republic of Korea (March 9, 2022), allegations concerning shamanic connections were raised against then-candidate Yoon Suk-yeol, which led to a steady proliferation of shamanic...