Korean Folktales & World Folktales 72

Korean Folktale : Who Is the Child Beneath the Bridge

🌉 Korean Folktale Series 72 “Who Is the Child Beneath the Bridge?”(다리 밑의 아이는 누구인가 · Dari Mit-ui Ai-neun Nuguinga)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, during a season of heavy rains, a small village by the river overflowed with fear and worry. The waters rose day by day, threatening homes and washing away fields. At the edge of the village stood an old stone bridge, cracked and weary from years of storms.O..

Korean Folktale : The Hwarang and the Golden Arrow

🏹 Korean Folktale Series 71 “The Hwarang and the Golden Arrow”(신라의 화랑과 금빛 화살 · Silla-ui Hwarang-gwa Geumbit Hwasal)🕰️ 1. The StoryIn the ancient kingdom of Silla, where mountains gleamed like emeralds and the sea glowed silver at dawn, there lived a young Hwarang warrior named Yun-seong. He was graceful in movement, noble in spirit, and loyal to his homeland. But what set him apart from others..

Korean Folktale : The Old Man of the Three Stars

🌟 Korean Folktale Series 70 “The Old Man of the Three Stars”(삼태성 할아버지 이야기 · Samtaeseong Halabeoji Iyagi)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, when the night sky still spoke to those who listened, there lived a humble farmer named Mugwan. Every evening after tending his fields, he would sit outside his small thatched house and gaze at the stars above.Among them, three bright stars always shone closest toget..

Korean Folktale : The Revenge of the Turtle

🐢 Korean Folktale Series 69“The Revenge of the Turtle”(거북이의 복수 · Geobugi-ui Boksu)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, in a quiet coastal village, there lived a gentle turtle who spent his days swimming through clear blue waters and sunning himself on warm rocks. The villagers respected sea creatures, for they believed each one carried the spirit of the ocean.But one fisherman named Mansu was cruel and gr..

Korean Folktale : The Seven Stars and the Birth of a Child

✨ Korean Folktale Series 68 “The Seven Stars and the Birth of a Child”(칠성신과 아기의 탄생 · Chilseongsin-gwa Agi-ui Tansaeng)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, in a quiet village nestled beneath the Milky Way, lived a young couple who longed for a child. Though they prayed at temples and offered food at the village shrine, many years passed without a single sign of blessing. Still, the couple loved each other d..

Korean Folktale : The Girl Who Prayed to Heaven for Her Parents

🌤️ Korean Folktale Series 67 “The Girl Who Prayed to Heaven for Her Parents”(부모 위해 하늘에 기도한 소녀 · Bumo Wihae Haneure Gidohan Sonyeo)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, in a quiet mountain village, there lived a young girl named Areum. She was gentle, hardworking, and devoted to her elderly parents. Though they were poor, their home was filled with warmth because Areum cared for them with all her heart.One ..

Korean Folktale : The Legend of the Jindo Dog

🐕 Korean Folktale Series 66“The Legend of the Jindo Dog”(진돗개 전설 · Jindotgae Jeonseol)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, on the quiet island of Jindo, there lived a young woman named Hwari and her loyal dog Baekgu. Baekgu had snow-white fur, sharp eyes, and a brave heart that never wavered. The villagers said he was no ordinary dog, but one blessed by the island’s guardian spirits. Hwari and Baekgu were ..

Korean Folktale : The Man Who Received a Letter from the Dead

📜 Korean Folktale Series 65 “The Man Who Received a Letter from the Dead”(죽은 자의 편지를 받은 사내 · Jugeun Ja-ui Pyeonjireul Baden Sanae)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, in a quiet village by the river, there lived a man named Dong-seok, a gentle soul known for his honesty and compassion. He worked as a postman, carrying letters between distant towns—messages of love, hope, and sometimes sorrow.One cold winte..

Korean Folktale : The Dream of King Jangsu of Goguryeo

🐉 Korean Folktale Series 64 “The Dream of King Jangsu of Goguryeo”(고구려 장수왕과 용꿈 · Goguryeo Jangsu-wang-gwa Yongkkum)🕰️ 1. The StoryIn the ancient kingdom of Goguryeo, there lived a wise and noble prince named Go Jangsu, son of the great King Gwanggaeto. From a young age, Jangsu was known for his sharp mind and gentle heart. Yet, as his father grew ill and the kingdom faced unrest, the young pri..

Korean Folktale : The Union of the Jangseung and the Sacred Tree

🌲 Korean Folktale Series 63 “The Union of the Jangseung and the Sacred Tree”(장승과 신목의 연합 · Jangseung-gwa Sinmok-ui Yeonhap)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, before tall buildings touched the clouds, villages in Korea were guarded by Jangseung—wooden totem poles carved with fierce faces and sacred inscriptions. They stood at the entrance of every settlement, protecting the people from evil spirits and mi..