KORTALE
Explore Korean folktales, seasonal customs, and traditional culture as living scenes with the KORTALE characters.
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KOREAN HERITAGE STORIES
From old tales to seasonal customs, traditional culture, folktales and legends—follow the scenes below into Korea’s stories.
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Join young Dori and his grandfather in this spring folk tale as they prepare hadonggaeng, a traditional Korean pufferfish soup, while exploring ancient culinary wisdom and seasonal customs.
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An elderly Korean couple lets a single leftover rice cake spark a silent contest, leading to unexpected disaster…
Experience the warmth of Eunsan Byeolshinje, a historic spring ritual in Buyeo honoring fallen Baekje soldiers and fostering…
Discover the meaning behind the Korean proverb 'At the End of Daehan Comes Yangchun' through the story of…
STORY MAP
Follow the places found in our stories and discover the culture of Korea. Explore the places and traditions connected to each tale, and experience the Korea behind the story a little more closely.
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DISCOVER KOREA
An interactive KORTALE experience that connects Korean culture, stories, and our characters into one continuous journey.
