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#Korean Folktales

The Rich Man who Became a Pig

2014-12-25

Once upon a time, there lived a rich man in a village. Most people in the village leased his land and farmed it, so the villagers were always flattering ...

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Wine-offering Songs

2014-12-24

In the pansori Heungboga there is a passage where the older brother, Nolbo, goes to visit his younger brother, Heungbo, who has suddenly become a ...

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Nongak, Korea’s latest UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

2014-12-23

A lively performance of janggu, gongs, and drums – that’s nongak. The cheerful and infectious beat created by a nongak band automatically makes ...

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The Tale of Mrs. Domi

2014-12-18

During the reign of King Gaero of the ancient Korean kingdom of Baekje, there lived a diligent carpenter named Domi. His wife, Arang, was known for ...

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Dancheong, paintings on buildings

2014-12-17

You have probably seen Korean traditional palaces and the main prayer halls of Buddhist temples painted in vivid colors. These colorful paintings ...

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Sinchon Play Bus

2014-12-16

On a Saturday afternoon in December there is a concert underway at Star Plaza on Yonsei Avenue in western Seoul. There’s an event here every weekend ...

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Scentless Peonies

2014-12-11

King Jinpyeong, the 26th monarch of the ancient Korean kingdom of Silla, ruled his country well during his 53-year reign. When he was over 70 years ...

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Haenyeo, women divers of Korea

2014-12-10

Have you heard of the term “sumbisori?” It’s the whistling sound made by haenyeo or women divers of Jeju Island when they come up to the surface to take ...

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Hottest Webtoon-based TV Dramas and Films

2014-12-09

The most talked-about TV show these days is “Misaeng,” which is aired on a cable network. Translated into “Incomplete Life,” the show is about a young ...

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The Shaman Tiger

2014-12-04

Once upon a time, there lived a woodcutter who could play the willow flute very well. Every time he went to the forest to cut wood, he would take his flute ...

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