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#Korean Folktales

The Man who Could Understood Birds

2014-04-17

Once upon a time, there lived a young man who could somehow understand what birds were saying. One day, on his way home, he heard a flock of crows cawing ...

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Bicheon, a heavenly maiden

2014-04-16

Sangwon-sa Temple in Odae-san Mountain in eastern Korea is famous for its depository of Buddha’s crystalline remains called “sari.” But unless ...

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Namsan Arts Center,

2014-04-15

On April 12, 1962 Korea’s first modern theater opened its doors at the foot of Namsan Mountain in Seoul. At the time, the opening of the Drama Center ...

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The Adventure of the Bear and the Boar

2014-04-10

Once upon a time, there lived a bear and a boar deep in the mountains. They were tired of their quiet and secluded lives in the remote mountains and they ...

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Bamboo musical instruments

2014-04-09

There are many musical instruments from prehistoric eras made of animal bones. The Korean Central History Museum in Pyongyang has a Bronze Age bone ...

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Dongdaemun Design Plaza

2014-04-08

With a blessing from Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon, Dongdaemun Design Plaza and Park opened on March 21st. Built on the old Dongdaemun Stadium site, ...

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The Perfect Daughter-in-Law

2014-04-03

A long time ago, there lived a rich old man in a village. He accumulated his wealth with hard work and effort, and lived his entire life in a very frugal ...

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Cheongmyeong & Hansik

2014-04-02

Cheongmyeong is a day in the vernal cycle, when the winter cold is said to dissipate and bright, warm sunshine comes to stay for the spring. By the solar ...

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Learn how to give a great speech!

2014-04-01

In 2011 Director Tom Hooper brought us an inspiring movie that gave hope to all people with speech impediments. It was “The King’s Speech,” based ...

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The Seven Brothers and the Big Dipper

2014-03-27

Among the countless stars twinkling in the sky, there is a group of seven bright stars called the Big Dipper. This charming tale tells us how seven ...

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