미소지음 이야기

🪶 Korean Folktale Series 35“The Sotdae and the Village Spirit”(솟대와 마을 신 · Sotdae-wa Maeul Sin)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, before tall buildings or roads existed, Korean villages stood close to mountains and rivers. Each had its own guardian spirit—an unseen protector watching over crops, animals, and people.One spring, after a harsh winter, a village suffered from illness and poor harvests. The v..

🐯 Korean Folktale Series 34“The Tiger and the Dried Persimmon”(호랑이와 곶감 · Horang-i wa Gotgam)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, in a small mountain village, there lived a fierce tiger who believed there was nothing in the world he needed to fear. He was the king of the forest—strong, proud, and feared by all.One cold winter night, hungry and restless, the tiger crept down toward the village in search of ..

🌄 Korean Folktale Series 33“The Fairy and the Shepherd of Mudeungsan”(무등산 선녀와 목동 · Mudeungsan Seonnyeo-wa Mokdong)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, in the tranquil valleys of Mudeungsan Mountain, there lived a humble shepherd named Dong-ha. Each morning, he led his flock through the misty meadows, singing softly to the rising sun. Though poor, his heart was pure, and he often shared food with travelers..

🌾 Korean Folktale Series 32“The Boy Who Served His Parents Even After Death”(죽어서도 효도한 소년 · Jugeoseodo Hyodo-han Sonyeon)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, in a small mountain village, there lived a poor but devoted boy named Chun-seok. His parents were old and frail, and though he was young, he worked every day to gather firewood and bring food to their table.One harsh winter, snow buried the fields, an..

🐉 Korean Folktale Series 31“The Legend of the Dragon Horse”(용마 이야기 · Yongma Iyagi)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, during the days of ancient kings, there lived a noble warhorse said to be born from the union of a dragon and a mare. The horse, with scales shimmering beneath its mane and eyes bright like morning stars, was known as Yongma, the Dragon Horse.Yongma belonged to a brave general who served ..

🌼 Korean Folktale Series 30“The Evening Primrose and the Girl’s Promise”(달맞이꽃과 소녀의 약속 · Dalmaji Kkot-gwa Sonyeoui Yaksok)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, in a quiet village near the edge of a forest, there lived a young girl named Areum. She was kind, gentle, and loved the night sky more than anything. Each evening, she would sit by the stream, gazing at the moon’s reflection and whispering her dreams..

🌸 Korean Folktale Series 29“The Tale of Dalrae and Gosari – The Love of the Mountain Sisters”(달래와 고사리, 산에서 핀 자매의 사랑 · Dalrae-wa Gosari Iyagi)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, at the foot of a quiet mountain, lived two sisters named Dalrae and Gosari. They had lost their parents when they were young and survived by helping one another. Though their house was poor and their meals small, their laughter fi..

🕊️ Korean Folktale Series 28“The Moon and the Magpie – The Story of Seollal”(달과 까치, 까치설날 이야기 · Dalgwa Kkachi Iyagi)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, when the world was still young and the sky was close to the earth, the Moon and the Magpie were dear friends. The magpie, cheerful and talkative, often brought messages between heaven and humankind, while the moon silently watched over all creatures with g..

🌿 Korean Folktale Series 27“The Returned Filial Son – The Tale That Moved Even the Magistrate”(돌아온 효자, 원님도 감동한 이야기 · Doraon Hyoja Iyagi)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, in a peaceful village surrounded by green hills, there lived a young man named Seonwoo, known for his deep devotion to his elderly mother. Though poor, he worked tirelessly to care for her, sharing every meal and bowing to her each mor..

🌲 Korean Folktale Series 26“The Guardians of the Village – The Tale of the Jangseung and the Village Spirits”(장승과 마을 수호신 이야기 · Jangseung-gwa Maeul Suhosin Iyagi)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, before cities and roads spread across Korea, people lived in small villages surrounded by mountains, rivers, and endless fields. Life was simple yet uncertain—diseases, wild beasts, and bad harvests could strik..