미소지음 이야기

🍂 Korean Folktale Series 15“The Tale of the Magpie and the Tiger”(까치와 호랑이 · Kkachi wa Horangi)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, deep in the mountains of Korea, there lived a fierce tiger feared by all other creatures. His roar echoed through the valleys, and even the wind seemed to tremble before him. Yet among the animals, there was one brave soul who dared to face him—a small, clever magpie. One bitt..

🍂 Korean Folktale Series 14“The Tale of the Filial Son, Ondal”(효자 온달 이야기 · Hyoja Ondal Iyagi)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, during the Goguryeo Kingdom, there lived a poor but kind-hearted young man named Ondal. Because of his humble background and awkward manners, people mockingly called him “Ondal the Fool.” Yet beneath his worn clothes and simple demeanor was a heart filled with unwavering loyalt..

🍂 Korean Folktale Series 13“The Tale of the Underground Kingdom and the Great Ogre”(지하국 대적 퇴치 설화 · Jihaguk Daejeok Toechi Seolhwa)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, in the ancient kingdom of Silla, there existed a hidden realm deep beneath the earth, known as the Underground Kingdom (Jihaguk). It was a dark and mysterious world ruled by a fearsome ogre king named Daegam Daejeok, whose monstrous strength..

🍂 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 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 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 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 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 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 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..