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Snow

2017-01-11

It feels wonderful to make fresh footprints on white snow before anyone else. Some would even feel the urge to lie down on the snow and make snow angels. ...

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The Strange Gourd Dipper

2017-01-09

Hello, everyone. Welcome to “Korean Folktales.” In this Monday corner, I talk about interesting traditional Korean folk stories. I’m Jinny Na. ...

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Liquor

2017-01-04

During the reign of King Seonjo of the Joseon Dynasty there lived a wise and kind scholar named Roh Jin노진. He was so devoted to his family that even when ...

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Three Daughters-in-Law and Three Beans

2017-01-02

Hello, everyone. Welcome to “Korean Folktales.” In this weekly corner, we introduce you to interesting traditional Korean folk stories. I’m Jinny ...

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Mountains

2016-12-28

When you visit a Korean palace, you can usually see a spectacular folding screen standing behind the king’s throne. The folding screen shows the ...

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How to Drive out Mischievous Goblin

2016-12-26

Hello, everyone. Welcome to “Korean Folktales.” In this weekly corner, we introduce you to interesting Korean folk stories. I’m Jinny Na. Today, ...

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Sun

2016-12-21

There is a Korean saying that we should be good to our loved ones when they are with us. Somehow, we always realize the importance and value of someone ...

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Kim Seon-dal, Korea’s Legendary Con Artist

2016-12-19

Hello, everyone. Welcome to “Korean Folktales.” In this Monday corner, we introduce you to interesting Korean folk stories. I’m Jinny Na. Today, ...

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Women’s Small Wares

2016-12-14

The pansori Heungboga is about the poor but kind-hearted Heungbo helping a swallow with a broken leg. The swallow repays Heungbo’s kindness by coming ...

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Four Gracious Plants

2016-12-07

Along with the plum blossom, chrysanthemum and orchid, the bamboo is one of the Four Gracious Plants, beloved by Korea’s literati for centuries. ...

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