Is traditional South Korean wrestling dying out?
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Source: Deutsche Welle
Published: 2026-02-21 20:57 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Sport
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Traditional South Korean wrestling, or Ssireum, enjoyed its greatest popularity in the 1980s and 1990s. Back then, up to eight Korean teams competed against each other and top wrestlers enjoyed celebrity status. But today, Ssireum has become a niche sport.
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