SEOUL 17 April 2026 (The Capital Post) – A growing trend in South Korea is seeing artificial intelligence used to deliver fortune-telling services, as so-called “AI shamans” attract curious users seeking spiritual guidance through digital platforms.
The AI-based systems combine traditional Korean fortune-telling practices, known as saju, with algorithm-driven responses to generate personalised readings on users’ fate, relationships, and future prospects. The service reflects the long-standing cultural role of divination in South Korean society.
Users are able to interact with virtual shamans in multiple languages, including Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese, making the services accessible to both locals and international visitors exploring the trend.
Fortune-telling has deep cultural roots in South Korea, where newspaper horoscopes and spiritual readings remain widely followed despite the country’s modern, tech-driven economy. Many users continue to seek such services for personal reassurance and guidance during uncertain times.
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In Seoul’s entertainment and cultural districts, AI-powered fortune-telling platforms are being introduced in cafes and digital kiosks, where users receive printed or screen-based readings after submitting personal information or facial data for analysis.
Supporters of the technology say it offers a modernised and more accessible version of traditional spiritual practices, while critics argue that it risks commercialising and oversimplifying deeply rooted cultural rituals.
The rise of AI-driven divination also highlights broader trends in South Korea, where interest in shamanism and spiritual counselling has seen renewed attention through social media and digital platforms in recent years.
As demand grows, developers are continuing to refine the systems, blending cultural tradition with machine learning to create increasingly interactive “digital oracle” experiences.
The phenomenon reflects how artificial intelligence is reshaping even long-established cultural and spiritual practices in modern society. -The Capital Post