Korean Folktales & World Folktales 85

Korean Folktale : The Fidelity of a Goryeo Woman

🕊️ Korean Folktale Series 85 “The Fidelity of a Goryeo Woman”고려 여인의 충절(Goryeo Yeoin-ui Chungjeol)🕰️ 1. The StoryDuring the late years of the Goryeo Dynasty, there lived a woman named Yeon-hwa in a riverside village. She was known not for wealth or status, but for her calm dignity and unwavering heart. Her husband, Seok-jin, was a local scholar who believed that learning should serve the people..

Korean Folktale : The Story of the Sacred Straw Rope

🧵 Korean Folktale Series 84“The Story of the Sacred Straw Rope”(지킴이 금줄 이야기·Jimigi Geumjul Iyagi)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, in a quiet village surrounded by mountains and streams, there lived a community that believed deeply in the unseen boundaries of the world. When a child was born, when illness threatened a home, or when something sacred needed protection, the villagers tied a straw rope call..

Korean Folktale : The Flying Squirrel and the Woodcutter

🐿️ Korean Folktale Series 83 “The Flying Squirrel and the Woodcutter”(청설모와 나무꾼 · Cheongseolmo-wa Namukkum)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, in a deep forest where tall pines whispered ancient secrets, there lived a humble woodcutter named Seorin. He earned his living by gathering fallen branches and cutting only what the forest could spare. Before lifting his axe each morning, he bowed to the trees and..

Korean Folktale : The Tears of the Mirror Goddess

🪞 Korean Folktale Series 82 “The Tears of the Mirror Goddess”(거울 여신의 눈물 · Geoul Yeosin-ui Nunmul)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, in a land where mountains touched the clouds, there stood a secluded shrine known as the Hall of Mirrors. At its heart rested a sacred mirror said to hold the truth of all who gazed into it. The villagers believed the mirror was guarded by the Mirror Goddess, a quiet deity ..

Korean Folktale : The Child Who Reunited with Heavenly Parents

🌠 Korean Folktale Series 81 “The Child Who Reunited with Heavenly Parents”(천상의 부모를 다시 만난 아이 · Cheonsang-ui Bumoreul Dasi Mannan Ai)🕰️ 1. The StoryIn a quiet village nestled beneath silver clouds, there lived a boy named Haon. He was gentle, bright-eyed, and strangely attuned to the world around him. Birds gathered at his window each morning, streams quieted when he approached, and night winds ..

Korean Folktale : The Legend of the Three Brothers’ Rock

⛰️ Korean Folktale Series 80 “The Legend of the Three Brothers’ Rock”(삼형제 바위의 전설 · Samhyeongje Bawi-ui Jeonseol)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, in a mountain village surrounded by steep cliffs and winding rivers, there lived a widowed mother and her three sons—Eun, Hwan, and Jin.The brothers were inseparable. Though each had a different strength—Eun was wise, Hwan was brave, and Jin was kind—they work..

Korean Folktale : The Lovers Who Kept Their Promise Across Lifetimes

💞 Korean Folktale Series 79“The Lovers Who Kept Their Promise Across Lifetimes”(전생의 약속을 지킨 연인 · Jeonsaeng-ui Yaksok-eul Jikin Yeonin)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, in a quiet mountain village wrapped in mist, there lived a young woman named Ara and a gentle scholar named Junho. Though they did not grow up together, the moment their eyes met at the village well, they felt the strange pull of familiar..

Korean Folktale : King Mu of Baekje and Princess Seonhwa

👑 Korean Folktale Series 78 “King Mu of Baekje and Princess Seonhwa”(백제 무왕과 선화공주 · Baekje Muwang-gwa Seonhwagongju)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, during the days of the Three Kingdoms, the kingdom of Baekje was ruled by King Mu, a courageous leader known for his strong will and humble origins. But before he wore the crown, he was simply a young man named Jang, living in a small hut by a lotus-covere..

Korean Folktale : The Ghost of the Field Path and the Grandmother

🌾 Korean Folktale Series 77 “The Ghost of the Field Path and the Grandmother”(논두렁 귀신과 할머니 · Nondureong Gwisin-gwa Halmeoni)🕰️ 1. The StoryIn a quiet farming village surrounded by golden rice fields, there lived a gentle grandmother named Halmeoni Sunae. She was loved by everyone—children ran to her for rice cakes, neighbors came for warm advice, and even wandering travelers found shelter at he..

Korean Folktale : The Runaway Horse and the Boy

🐎 Korean Folktale Series 76 “The Runaway Horse and the Boy”(도망친 말과 소년 · Domangchin Mal-gwa Sonyeon)🕰️ 1. The StoryIn a peaceful valley surrounded by rolling hills, there lived a young boy named Duri, the son of a humble stable keeper. Though poor, Duri loved the horses more than anything in the world. He brushed their manes, fed them fresh grass, and whispered stories to them at sunset.Among a..