Slideshow: In the age of TikTok, ancient Korean shamanism becomes an option for healing (Click to the right to navigate the comic) Graphic journalist Evan Sung takes a look at the ancient practice of Mudang. (Artwork by Evan Sung) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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