Korean Folktales & World Folktales 72

Korean Folktale : The Tale of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl

🍂 Korean Folktale Series 12“The Tale of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl”(견우와 직녀 이야기 · Gyeonwoo wa Jiknyeo Iyagi)🕰️ 1. The StoryHigh in the heavens, there lived Jiknyeo, the Weaver Girl — a graceful princess whose duty was to weave the clouds into magnificent garments for the gods. On the opposite side of the Milky Way resided Gyeonwoo, the Cowherd — a humble and diligent young man who tended t..

Korean Folktale : The Tale of Yeon O-rang and Se O-nyeo

🍂 Korean Folktale Series 11“The Tale of Yeon O-rang and Se O-nyeo”(연오랑과 세오녀 이야기 · Yeon O-rang gwa Se O-nyeo Iyagi)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, in the ancient kingdom of Silla, a devoted couple named Yeon O-rang and Se O-nyeo lived by the sea. They sustained a humble life through fishing and weaving, their love simple yet profound — existing in harmony with the waves and the wind. One fateful day, ..

Korean Folktale : The Tale of the Nine-Tailed Fox

🍂 Korean Folktale Series 10“The Tale of the Nine-Tailed Fox”(구미호 이야기 · Gumiho Iyagi)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, deep in the mountains of ancient Korea, there lived a mystical creature known as the Gumiho—a beautiful fox with nine flowing tails. It was said that after living a thousand years, a fox could transform into a woman of extraordinary beauty. Many travelers who wandered into the forest at..

Korean Folktale : The Story of the Green Frog

🍂 Korean Folktale Series 9“The Story of the Green Frog”(청개구리 이야기 · Cheong Gaeguri Iyagi)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, by a quiet riverside, there lived a mischievous little green frog and his devoted mother. The frog was known throughout the valley for his rebellious nature — he always did the opposite of what his mother told him.When his mother asked him to go east, he would go west. When she told..

Korean Folktale : The Story of Jacheongbi

🍂 Korean Folktale Series 8“The Story of Jacheongbi”(자청비 이야기 · Jacheongbi Iyagi)🕰️ 1. The StoryIn the ancient kingdom of Jeju, there lived a wise and beautiful goddess named Jacheongbi. She was born with divine grace and intelligence, destined to become one of Korea’s most beloved heroines.One day, Jacheongbi fell deeply in love with a mortal man named Munjeonjang. Despite their affection, the ..

Korean Folktale : The Snail Bride

🍂 Korean Folktale Series 7“The Snail Bride”(우렁각시 이야기 · Ureong Gaksi Iyagi)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, there lived a poor young farmer who worked tirelessly from dawn until dusk, yet had no one to share his life with. One day, while plowing his field, he discovered a large, beautiful snail shell shimmering under the sun. Out of curiosity and kindness, he brought it home and carefully placed it in ..

Korean Folktale : The Honest Woodcutter

🍂 Korean Folktale Series 6“The Honest Woodcutter”(금도끼 은도끼 · Geumdokki Eundokki)🕰️ 1. The StoryOnce upon a time, a poor but honest woodcutter lived near a deep forest. One day, while chopping wood by a pond, his only axe accidentally slipped from his hands and sank into the water. Knowing his survival depended on that tool, the man sat down in deep despair. Moved by the man’s sincerity, the Mou..

Korean Folktale : Heungbu and Nolbu

🍂 Korean Folktale Series 5“Heungbu and Nolbu”(흥부와 놀부 · Heungbu wa Nolbu)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, there were two brothers with very different hearts. Heungbu, the younger, was poor but kind, while Nolbu, the elder, was wealthy but greedy and cruel. One spring, Heungbu found a swallow with a broken leg. Out of compassion, he carefully tended to the bird until it healed. In gratitude, the swallow..

Korean Folktale : The Mischievous Goblin

🍂 Korean Folktale Series 4“The Mischievous Goblin”(도깨비 · Dokkaebi)🕰️ 1. The StoryIn Korean folklore, Dokkaebi are not ordinary ghosts or demons but unique, goblin-like beings. They are said to arise from inanimate objects that have absorbed spiritual energy, such as an old broom, a worn-out pot, or even a farmer’s plow. Dokkaebi are best known for their mischievous tricks. They often appear at..

Korean Folktale : The Woodcutter and the Heavenly Maiden

🍂 Korean Folktale Series 3“The Woodcutter and the Heavenly Maiden”(선녀와 나무꾼 · Seonnyeo wa Namukkun)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, a poor woodcutter lived a humble life in the mountains. One day, he came across a group of heavenly maidens bathing in a hidden pond. With the help of a magical deer, he learned that if he hid one maiden’s feathered robe, she would not be able to return to the heavens. The..