💨 Abstract

The Dongchoon Circus Troupe, over a century old, is South Korea's last circus. Once featuring animal acts, magic, and acrobatics, it now focuses on acrobatics with a Chinese troupe. Park Sae-hwan, the circus head, worries that if Dongchoon closes, traditional Korean circus performance will disappear. The troupe's survival is crucial for preserving this genre in South Korean performing arts.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff