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ANSAN, South Korea (AP) — The century-old Dongchoon Circus Troupe is the last circus in South Korea. Such entertainments peaked before most South Korean homes had televisions. They had animal ...

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.