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#Korean Folktales

Friendship between a Tigress and a Man

2015-04-23

The tiger is one of the most popular subjects of Korean folktales. Sometimes, it is described as a ferocious animal that mercilessly devours people. ...

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Swallow and other spring birds

2015-04-22

March 3rd by the lunar calendar is known as the day when swallows return to Korea after spending the winter in the warm climate. Swallows’ winter migratory ...

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A Star in Human Form

2015-04-16

Once upon a time, a boy named Boreum and a girl named Saemi lived in a remote seaside village. The children used to float in a raft on the sea to catch fish. ...

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The netherworld and placating the spirits

2015-04-15

Baebaengi-gut is one of the most often performed traditional musicals. It’s similar to pansori, but different in its origin – pansori originated ...

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Two Old Men Boiling Stones

2015-04-09

Once upon a time, there lived two old men who were good friends. They knew that their days were numbered and they decided to hold a special ritual in ...

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Expectations for a new world

2015-04-08

One of the reasons people travel is so they can leave their familiar surroundings and meet new people and see a new world. But nowadays, media and internet ...

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The Legend of Ulsan Rock

2015-04-02

Mt. Seorak along Korea’s eastern coast is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful mountains in the country. The mountain boasts its breathtaking ...

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Springtime sentiments

2015-04-01

Just when you thought that spring has come and put away all your warm winter clothes, the last winter freeze hits you and dust storms invade the country ...

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Song of Seodong

2015-03-26

The following legend is described in the “Memorabilia of the Three Kingdoms” or “Samguk Yusa,” which is an ancient collection of folktales and historical ...

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Stories of common people

2015-03-25

We learn history through the achievements and failures of famous people. Kings and queens, generals and scholars, politicians and artists, revolutionaries ...

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