told for today
Korean folktales, seasonal traditions, and cultural heritage.
We follow the threads of stories passed down through generations
and bring them to readers today.
of a grandmother telling a tale.
For generations, people learned about the world through stories.
Stories helped them remember the seasons, understand their communities,
and pass wisdom from one generation to the next.
Passed from one person to another, many of these stories
have remained with us through centuries of change.
IYAGI-GYEOL follows those enduring threads
and retells them in ways that children, families, and curious readers
around the world can enjoy today.
Traditional stories carry more than plots and characters.
They hold traces of everyday life, seasons, food, play, beliefs, and wisdom.
We retell folktales, legends, and stories passed down through generations
in an engaging form for modern readers.
Discover the foods, games, customs, and meanings connected
to Korean holidays and the changing seasons.
From food and clothing to homes, crafts, games, and everyday objects,
we explore traditions that continue to shape Korean culture.
Reimagine the story.
Cultural and historical information is checked against reliable
sources whenever possible.
Traditional customs and ideas are presented through stories
that are welcoming to readers of different ages and backgrounds.
Creative dialogue, characters, and scenes may be used,
but we aim to keep them distinct from historical and cultural information.
Four friends with different colors and personalities
travel together through Korea’s old stories.
Calm and thoughtful
Dreamy and sensitive
Curious and mischievous
Warm and cheerful
beyond Korea
IYAGI-GYEOL brings Korean stories to readers in different languages
so that more people can discover the warmth, imagination,
and cultural meaning behind them.
We hope that a small story that began long ago
can become a new story for someone today.