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#Korean Folktales

The Giant in the Big Pot

2013-10-07

Once upon a time, a young boy lived with his parents in a mountain village. The family was not very well-off, but the diligent parents and the good-hearted ...

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King Sejong

2013-10-02

King Sejong, the Joseon Dynasty’s fourth king, created Hangeul in 1443, despite fierce oppositions from pro-Chinese officials. Three years later ...

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Fall, the best season for reading

2013-10-01

Amidst high stacks of books good-hearted bargaining goes on between a bookseller and a customer. This is a flea market for books. - Prices ...

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The Tale of Chunhyang

2013-09-30

Throughout history, literature from all cultures has praised love. Forbidden love or lovers from different social classes, in particular, has ...

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Clown

2013-09-25

People often think of clowns as those in western circuses, wearing a pointy hat and colorful costumes along with a big, red nose and a smile. But these ...

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“Spring Spring,” a music play based on Korean literature

2013-09-24

The captivating tunes of Arirang resound in the theater. It’s part of the Korean musical “Spring Spring” that debuted in Theater Yong at the ...

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The Son of the Cinnamon Tree

2013-09-23

A long, long time ago, there stood a big cinnamon tree in the mountains. From time to time, some angels from the heavens came down to rest under the tree, ...

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Hangawi, the full moon

2013-09-18

About two thousand years ago, during the reign of King Yuri of Shilla, the king selected two ladies of the court to compete in a weaving contest. Then ...

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Today’s active seniors living energetic and fulfilling lives

2013-09-17

On September 4th the halls of Korea University’s Guro Hospital in Seoul were filled with the sweet sounds of old Korean pop songs. The melodies ...

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The Grateful Tiger

2013-09-16

A long time ago, a woodcutter lived in a remote mountain village with his old mother. One day, when he was chopping a tree for firewood in the mountain, ...

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