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This study seeks to examine the cultural connection between Yakut and Korea through a comparison and analysis of the raven as a symbol in both cultures. The study focuses on the positive and negative symbolism of a raven in the traditional culture of Yakut and Korea, mediational imagery of the raven, and other potential meanings to the creature. The raven could represent death as a bird who evokes sinister things, the sun and abundance and cultural hero and the role of messenger connecting the underworld and this world. We can say that raven shows such a multiplex images in both cultures, because the raven symbolizes the change of environment lived with the two peoples from ancient times. Indeed, it is the evidence that in both cultures, the raven was canonized for a Sun God or an aggressive Supreme God who ruled the sky and the sun in the ancient times. Over time, The raven evolved and became a symbol of death. Through the evolution of symbolism of the raven, we can trace the origin of Yakut and Korean culture. The similarities in the origin of the raven has lead many to believe that the Yakut and Korea cultures, especially making raven as a cultural heroes, suggests that the ancient culture of Yakut and Korea had similar origins.