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Gagok, poems set to orchestra music

2021-11-17

The discipline of gagok가곡 refers to sijo poems set to orchestra music. Gagok pieces are general very slow and each syllable of the lyrics is stretched ...

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The King’s Donkey Ears

2021-11-16

Once upon a time, there lived a gentle and wise king. He was loved by his people since he cared deeply about everyone’s affairs.But he had a big ...

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Folks songs of Jeju

2021-11-10

Jeju is the largest island in Korea with its distinct geological features, flora and fauna and even dialect and customs. When Jeju natives speak ...

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#Global Audiobook: Once Upon a Time in Korea

The Red Bean Porridge Granny and the Tiger

2021-11-09

Once upon a time, deep in the mountain, there lived an old lady. Her favorite food was Patjuk, or red bean porridge.As much as she enjoyed patjuk, ...

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Changbutaryeong

2021-11-03

There are many multitalented players in Korean traditional music, meaning musicians who sing and dance as well as they play instruments. Sometimes ...

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#Global Audiobook: Once Upon a Time in Korea

Shim Cheong, the Good Daughter

2021-11-02

This tale took place a long time ago in the beautiful Dohwa village. “Father, be careful. There is a brook ahead.” “Okay. ...

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Music pieces played with traditional wind instruments

2021-10-27

The three string and wind instruments most widely played during the Unified Silla period known as “samhyeon samjuk삼현삼죽.” “Samhyeon,” ...

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#Global Audiobook: Once Upon a Time in Korea

The Tale of Lady Park

2021-10-26

A long, long time ago, in Mount Geumgang, lived a Taoist scholar by the name of Park Hyeon-ok. He was a man of great intellect and character but didn’t ...

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Modern renditions of Korean folk songs and pansori

2021-10-20

There is an ancient saying in Korea that goes, “The extremely good things are like water.” Water changes its form in different environment ...

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#Global Audiobook: Once Upon a Time in Korea

The Magic Millstone

2021-10-19

Long, long ago, there was a small yet beautiful country. Everyone adored their king and admired him with all their hearts.One day, a shoe vendor from ...

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