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🗿 Korean Folktale Series 52“The Origin of Jeju’s Stone Guardians – The Tale of Dolhareubang”(제주 돌하르방의 기원 · Jeju Dolhareubang-ui Giwon)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, before Jeju Island was known by its name, fierce winds and sea storms constantly struck the land. The people lived in fear—ships were swallowed by waves, crops were destroyed, and even homes vanished overnight.At the center of the island..

🌲 Korean Folktale Series 51“The Wooden Groom and the Spirit Bride”(나무신랑과 처녀 귀신 이야기 · Namu Sinlang-gwa Cheonyeo Gwishin Iyagi)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, in a small mountain village shrouded in mist, there lived a kind young man named Dong-min, a skilled woodcarver who made toys for children and tools for farmers. Though poor, he lived with a pure heart, greeting even the trees he worked with:“For..

🌿 Korean Folktale Series 50“The Emperor Qin’s Quest for Immortality and the Korean Herb”(진시황의 불로초와 한반도 · Jinshihwang-ui Bullochow-wa Hanbando)🕰️ 1. The StoryMore than two thousand years ago, the mighty Emperor Qin Shi Huang of China—who united the warring states and built the Great Wall—feared only one thing: death. Despite his vast empire, countless soldiers, and endless treasures, his heart ..

🛤️ Korean Folktale Series 49“The Shrine Spirit and the Traveler’s Promise”(서낭당과 길손의 약속 · Seonangdang-gwa Gilsong-ui Yaksok)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, in a small village nestled between misty mountains, there stood an old Seonangdang—a roadside shrine built beneath a sacred tree. Travelers passing through would bow and leave a stone or a ribbon, praying for safe journeys. The villagers believed t..

☀️ Korean Folktale Series 48“The Crow and the Sun”(까마귀와 해 이야기 · Kkamagwi-wa Hae Iyagi)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, when the world was still young, there was no day or night—only endless twilight. The sky was heavy with mist, and the earth lay cold and silent. Humans stumbled through the dim light, longing for warmth.High above the clouds lived the Sun Spirit, who hid her golden light within a cryst..

🌊 Korean Folktale Series 47“The Sea God’s Daughter and the Human Youth”(동해용왕의 딸과 인간 청년 · Donghae Yongwang-ui Ttal-gwa Ingan Cheongnyeon)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, on the eastern coast of Korea where the waves crash like drums, there lived a young fisherman named Minsu. Though he was poor, his heart was pure, and he always bowed to the sea before casting his nets, whispering,“Please, great sea, l..

💧 Korean Folktale Series 46“The Tears of the Dutiful Daughter Ji-eun”(효녀 지은의 눈물 · Hyonyeo Ji-eun-ui Nunmul)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, in a quiet village near a mountain stream, there lived a kind young woman named Ji-eun, who cared for her blind mother. Their home was poor, but filled with warmth and laughter. Each morning, Ji-eun fetched water, cooked rice, and guided her mother’s hands to the ..

🌊 Korean Folktale Series 45“The King Crab and the Sea God”(울진 대게와 바다신 · Uljin Daege-wa Badashin)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, in the coastal village of Uljin, fishermen depended on the sea for everything—food, livelihood, and even hope. But one year, fierce storms battered the shore, and the waves swallowed their boats. No fish could be found, and hunger spread through the village. One humble fishe..

🌸 Korean Folktale Series 44“The Shoes of the Departed – The Tale of the Spirit’s Gift”(망자의 꽃신 · Mangja-ui Ggotshin)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, in a quiet riverside village, there lived a young woman named Suhwa who was known for her kindness and the delicate shoes she made from silk and flowers. She lived with her mother, and together they crafted embroidered shoes for brides and travelers. One s..

⚓ Korean Folktale Series 43“General Yi Sun-sin and the Legend of Yongjangsan”(이순신 장군과 용장산 전설 · Yi Sun-sin Janggun-gwa Yongjangsan Jeonseol)🕰️ 1. The StoryDuring the late 16th century, when the Korean Peninsula faced the fierce invasion of foreign fleets, there arose a hero whose name still echoes through the ages—Admiral Yi Sun-sin. In those desperate days, Yi commanded the Korean navy with wis..