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Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 42Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaWooden Buddhist Triad Shrine of Songgwangsa Temple(Suncheon, Jeollanam-do)🏯 1. A Wooden Shrine of Quiet DevotionWithin the serene precincts of Songgwangsa Temple in Suncheon rests a small yet profoundly sacred object — the Wooden Buddhist Triad Shrine (Mokjo Samjon Bulgam).Crafted in the late Goryeo ..

Korean Proverb Series 64There’s Always Someone Better“뛰는 놈 위에 나는 놈 있다”(Ttwineun nom wie naneun nom itda)🕰️ 1. The Proverb’s Core MeaningThe Korean proverb “뛰는 놈 위에 나는 놈 있다” literally means“There’s someone flying above the one who’s running.”It teaches that no matter how skilled or capable one is,there is always someone greater, faster, or wiser.This saying encourages humility — reminding us not..

Korean Proverb Series 63You Can’t Scoop Up Spilled Water“엎질러진 물은 다시 담을 수 없다”(Eopjilleojin mur-eun dasi dameul su eopda)🕰️ 1. The Proverb’s Core MeaningThe Korean proverb “엎질러진 물은 다시 담을 수 없다” literally means“Once water is spilled, you can’t put it back into the bowl.”It teaches that once something has happened, it cannot be undone —regret or denial cannot change the past.Instead of wasting energ..

🐉 Korean Folktale Series 64 “The Dream of King Jangsu of Goguryeo”(고구려 장수왕과 용꿈 · Goguryeo Jangsu-wang-gwa Yongkkum)🕰️ 1. The StoryIn the ancient kingdom of Goguryeo, there lived a wise and noble prince named Go Jangsu, son of the great King Gwanggaeto. From a young age, Jangsu was known for his sharp mind and gentle heart. Yet, as his father grew ill and the kingdom faced unrest, the young pri..

🌲 Korean Folktale Series 63 “The Union of the Jangseung and the Sacred Tree”(장승과 신목의 연합 · Jangseung-gwa Sinmok-ui Yeonhap)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, before tall buildings touched the clouds, villages in Korea were guarded by Jangseung—wooden totem poles carved with fierce faces and sacred inscriptions. They stood at the entrance of every settlement, protecting the people from evil spirits and mi..

🪶 Korean Traditional Game Series 41 Ttakjichigi(딱지치기 · Korean Paper Slap Game)🕰️ 1. IntroductionTtakjichigi (딱지치기) is one of Korea’s most iconic childhood games, known for its thrilling mix of precision, strength, and friendly rivalry.The word “ttakji” refers to a folded paper tile made from colorful square paper, and “chigi” means “to hit.”The goal is simple — use your own ttakji to flip over..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 41Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaIron Flagpole Supports at the Site of Yongdusa Temple(Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do)🏯 1. The Guardians of an Invisible BannerAt the ancient site of Yongdusa Temple in Cheongju stand two tall iron pillars — the Iron Flagpole Supports, silent yet powerful remnants of Silla’s Buddhist faith.Erected in the ..

Korean Proverb Series 62You May Know Ten Depths of Water but Not One Depth of a Person’s Heart“열 길 물속은 알아도 한 길 사람 속은 모른다”(Yeol gil mul-sogeun arado han gil saram sogeun moreunda)🕰️ 1. The Proverb’s Core MeaningThe Korean proverb “열 길 물속은 알아도 한 길 사람 속은 모른다” literally means“You can know the depth of ten rivers, but not the depth of one person’s heart.”It reflects the profound truth that human emo..

Korean Proverb Series 61Even a Cow, Stepping Backward, Can Catch a Mouse“소 뒷걸음에 쥐 잡는다”(So dwitgeoreume jwi japneunda)🕰️ 1. The Proverb’s Core MeaningThe Korean proverb “소 뒷걸음에 쥐 잡는다” literally means“Even a cow, while stepping backward, can catch a mouse.”It refers to achieving success by pure accident or luck rather than skill or effort.In other words, sometimes people get things right by coinc..

🦊 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..