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ANSAN, South Korea (AP) — The century-old Dongchoon Circus Troupe is the last circus in South Korea.

An acrobat from Dongchoon Circus Troupe which South Korea's last-remaining circus, performs during a daily regular performance in Ansan, South Korea, Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Spectators wait for the start of a performance at the big top of Dongchoon Circus Troupe, South Korea's last-remaining circus, in Ansan, South Korea, Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

Spectators wait for the start of a performance at the big top of Dongchoon Circus Troupe, South Korea's last-remaining circus, in Ansan, South Korea, Tuesday, June 10, 2025.