The Korea Times
Amid a massive wave of interest in fortune-telling, the nation’s first comprehensive event featuring face reading, "saju" (fortune-telling based on year, month, day and time of birth) and tarot opened to great success over the weekend. Younger people who are keen on attracting "good cosmic energy" were among the large crowds that turned up at Korea's first-ever expo organized around the concept, "Fortune Adventure 2026" in Seoul. After waiting in a line that stretched about 30 meters, attendees secured spots at booths for fortune-telling for a mere 10 minutes at the cost of about 10,000 won ($7.50). The booths were diverse, ranging from saju readings and tarot consultations to aroma therapy and personal image consulting. Some even specialized in career anxiety and wealth management. "If people can easily see your ears well from the front, that means you left very good impression," a face reader explained to his 30-something client. "It’s almost like a free pass when you're interviewing for jobs." Tailoring his advice to stocks and asset management, based on what young people were most
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