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#Global Audiobook: Once Upon a Time in Korea

Shim Cheong, the Good Daughter

2021-11-02

This tale took place a long time ago in the beautiful Dohwa village. “Father, be careful. There is a brook ahead.” “Okay. ...

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Music pieces played with traditional wind instruments

2021-10-27

The three string and wind instruments most widely played during the Unified Silla period known as “samhyeon samjuk삼현삼죽.” “Samhyeon,” ...

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#Global Audiobook: Once Upon a Time in Korea

The Tale of Lady Park

2021-10-26

A long, long time ago, in Mount Geumgang, lived a Taoist scholar by the name of Park Hyeon-ok. He was a man of great intellect and character but didn’t ...

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Modern renditions of Korean folk songs and pansori

2021-10-20

There is an ancient saying in Korea that goes, “The extremely good things are like water.” Water changes its form in different environment ...

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#Global Audiobook: Once Upon a Time in Korea

The Magic Millstone

2021-10-19

Long, long ago, there was a small yet beautiful country. Everyone adored their king and admired him with all their hearts.One day, a shoe vendor from ...

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Autumn Songs

2021-10-13

Chrysanthemums are in their peak around this time of the year. The mums are favored not only for their lovely blossoms but also for their subtle scent. ...

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#Global Audiobook: Once Upon a Time in Korea

The Snake Husband

2021-10-12

Once upon a time, there lived an old couple. The couple prayed to the mountain god every day for a child of their own.Their fervent prayer must have ...

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Music inspired by the bamboo

2021-10-06

Around year 700, not long after Silla unified the three kingdoms on the Korean peninsula, King Sinmun신문 built a grand Buddhist temple called Gameunsa감은사in ...

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#Global Audiobook: Once Upon a Time in Korea

The Forgetful Goblin

2021-10-05

A long, long time ago in a small village, there lived two siblings. The siblings were poor, but they cared for each other deeply.One day, the brother ...

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Songs associated with the moon

2021-09-29

Now that Chuseok is over, we’re right in the middle of autumn. Only about three months remain in year 2021 and people tend to become rather antsy ...

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