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#Korean Folktales

Scentless Peonies

2014-12-11

King Jinpyeong, the 26th monarch of the ancient Korean kingdom of Silla, ruled his country well during his 53-year reign. When he was over 70 years ...

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Haenyeo, women divers of Korea

2014-12-10

Have you heard of the term “sumbisori?” It’s the whistling sound made by haenyeo or women divers of Jeju Island when they come up to the surface to take ...

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Hottest Webtoon-based TV Dramas and Films

2014-12-09

The most talked-about TV show these days is “Misaeng,” which is aired on a cable network. Translated into “Incomplete Life,” the show is about a young ...

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The Shaman Tiger

2014-12-04

Once upon a time, there lived a woodcutter who could play the willow flute very well. Every time he went to the forest to cut wood, he would take his flute ...

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Music about mountains

2014-12-03

Seoraksan Mountain in Gangwon Province is the third tallest mountain in Korea, following Hallasan Mountain in Jeju Island and Jirisan Mountain ...

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Amazing street food of Korea

2014-12-02

A woman grabs a skewered fish cake as soon as she steps out of the cold and into a cozy pojangmacha, a tented food stall on wheels. A big smile spreads ...

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A Coin Purse that Saved a Life

2014-11-27

Once upon a time, there lived an old man who lived with his son in a small town in a local province. He loved his only son dearly and always cared for him ...

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Shamanistic ritual to bring good fortune

2014-11-26

October had significant meaning for ancient Koreans. It was considered the perfect month to offer newly harvested crops to the gods. Around this ...

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Seoul Dulle-gil Trail, Walking a 157km Trail around Seoul

2014-11-25

A live music performance takes place in the front of an art center. It looks like an outdoor concert, but the audience is dressed up in colorful trekking ...

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A Stingy Family

2014-11-20

A long time ago, there lived a stingy family. Each family member was very tightfisted and they never spent any money. None of them ever lent anyone ...

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