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🦊 Korean Folktale Series 62 “The Cunning Fox and the Farmer”(꾀 많은 여우와 농부 · Kkwe Manheun Yeou-wa Nongbu)🕰️ 1. The StoryOnce upon a time, in a peaceful village surrounded by green hills, there lived a kind but simple farmer named Jin-ho. He worked hard every day, tending his fields and caring for his animals. Near his farm lived a clever fox, known among the villagers for its sly tricks and silv..

🌕 Korean Folktale Series 61 “The Immortal’s Elixir”(불사의 약을 가진 선인 · Bulsaui Yak-eul Gajin Seonin)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, when mountains still whispered to the stars, there lived a humble woodcutter named Haeran in a remote valley. Every day, he gathered firewood and shared it with his elderly mother, living a life of quiet simplicity. Though poor, his heart was full of gratitude.One evening, w..

🌧️ Korean Folktale Series 60“The Beaten Son and the Beloved Brother”(매 맞는 아들, 사랑받는 동생 · Mae Matneun Adeul, Sarangbatneun Dongsaeng)🕰️ 1. The StoryOnce upon a time, in a small farming village, there lived an old couple with two sons. The elder was quiet and dutiful, always helping his parents with the fields, while the younger was charming and clever with words.The parents loved their younger s..

⛰️ Korean Folktale Series 59 “The Spirit of Mount Geumgang”(금강산 바위신 이야기 · Geumgangsan Bawisin Iyagi)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, in the misty valleys of Mount Geumgang, there stood a giant boulder known to the villagers as the Stone God, or Bawisin. Travelers and monks alike would bow to it, for they believed a guardian spirit dwelled within — a spirit that protected the mountain and all who crosse..

🌸 Korean Folktale Series 58“Jijang Bosal and the Returned Child”(지장보살과 돌아온 아이 · Jijang Bosal-gwa Doraon Ai)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, in a quiet mountain village, there lived a poor couple who had long wished for a child. After many prayers, their wish was finally granted, and a baby boy was born. They named him Haneul, meaning “sky,” hoping his life would be bright and boundless.The boy grew ge..

👑 Korean Folktale Series 57 “The Dream of Young Wang Geon”(왕건의 어릴 적 꿈 이야기 · Wanggeon-ui Eoriljeok Kkum Iyagi)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, during the late days of the Silla Kingdom, there was a small village near the clear waters of Songak Mountain. In that village lived a bright young boy named Wang Geon, the only son of a kind but humble merchant. From an early age, Wang Geon showed great wisdom ..

🐉 Korean Folktale Series 56“The Wrath of the Village Guardian Spirit”(성황신의 노여움 · Seonghwangsin-ui Noyeoum)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, in a small mountain village, there stood an old stone shrine at the entrance. Inside the shrine dwelled Seonghwangsin, the Guardian Spirit of the village, who protected the people from disease, fire, and misfortune.Each year, the villagers offered rice, fruits, and..

🐹 Korean Folktale Series 55“The Wise Mole Groom”(지혜로운 두더지 신랑 · Jihyeroun Dudeoji Sinlang)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, in a peaceful farming village, there lived a kind old mole and his wife. They had one beloved daughter, Mori, whose fur shone like soft brown silk. When Mori came of age, her parents decided to find her the greatest husband in the world.One day, Father Mole looked up at the bright ..

🌸 Korean Folktale Series 54“The Four Seasons Goddess”(사계절 여신 이야기 · Sagyejeol Yeosin Iyagi)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, before humans counted time by calendars or stars, the earth lay in eternal stillness. The sun shone without rest, rivers never froze, and flowers never faded. Life flourished—but the world grew weary. The gods gathered atop Baekdu Mountain, the highest peak, to seek balance for al..

🌒 Korean Folktale Series 53“The Journey to the Underworld for a Poor Mother”(가난한 어머니를 위한 저승길 · Gananhan Eomeoni-reul Wihan Jeoseung-gil)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, in a small mountain village, there lived a poor widow and her only son, Dong-hyun. Though their home was no bigger than a straw hut, the boy’s heart overflowed with love for his mother. He worked every day cutting wood and gathering he..