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World Service,10 May 2002,28 mins

South Korea - Shamans and Cellphones

At The Edge of Asia

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South Korea is a nation divided in two - a world of spirits and magic versus a world of business and practicality. The two worlds exist side by side, with a strong belief in magic and shamanism that some Koreans believe will help them become leaders in world technology. The show meets a female shaman and finds out about her work.

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