Comparative Perspectives on Traditional Wrestling in Algeria and the Northern Korean Peninsula Along the Silk Road Cultural Sphere

Traditional wrestling has existed throughout the Silk Road cultural sphere for centuries as both a physical practice and a social institution. From North Africa to East Asia, wrestling traditions evolved within different historical environments while sharing common educational and cultural values. This paper explores the historical significance of traditional wrestling in Algeria and the northern Korean Peninsula, examining their similarities in technique, social function, and cultural transmission. Rather than arguing for direct historical transmission, this study considers both traditions as regional expressions of a broader Eurasian wrestling culture.