Folktales & Legends
The Wise Boy Magistrate: The Legend of Yi Won-ik and the Brass Coin
Discover the legendary tale of Yi Won-ik, a thirteen-year-old magistrate whose wisdom and refusal to waste public funds humbled corrupt clerks in Joseon Korea.
Tag: Joseon Dynasty
Seasonal Customs
Geunetwigi: Swinging into Dano Tradition with Dungi and Pati
Join young Dungi and Pati as they rig a traditional swing ahead of the Dano festival, exploring the rich history and culture of geunetwigi in Joseon-era Korea.
Folktales & Legends
The Devoted Sisters-in-Law: A Joseon Folk Tale of Wisdom and Integrity
Discover 'The Devoted Sisters-in-Law,' a warm late-Joseon folk tale highlighting the wisdom, integrity, and quiet strength of two women preserving family harmony.
Stories
The Yangban in Korean Mask Dances: Satire, Servants, and Shared Laughter
Discover the sharp humor and rich tradition of the Yangban in traditional Korean mask dance dramas, where servants cleverly satirized aristocratic pretense.
Seasonal Customs
Autumn Heat and an Old Person’s Health: A Korean Tale of Fleeting Vitality
Discover the traditional Korean proverb about autumn heat and elderly health, exploring seasonal transitions, fleeting vitality, and deep family bonds in late Joseon folklore.
Folktales & Legends
Cheonan Samgeori and the Legend of Neung-so: A Joseon Dynasty Crossroads Romance
Discover the romantic Joseon-era legend of Cheonan Samgeori, where a faithful maiden named Neung-so waited beneath a weeping willow tree for her promised scholar.