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Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 71Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaHunminjeongeum(Joseon Dynasty, 1446)🏯 1. A Script Created for the PeopleIn the 15th century, King Sejong the Great accomplished something extraordinary — he created a completely new writing system so that ordinary people could read and write with ease.Until then, most official documents were written ..

🌺 Korean Folktale Series 99 “The Camellia Blossoms on the Road to the Afterlife”(저승길에 핀 동백꽃 · Jeoseunggil-e Pin Dongbaekkkot)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, in a small village nestled between the mountains and the sea, there lived an elderly woman named Hae-wol. She was known for her gentle smile and her quiet habit of planting camellia trees wherever she found lonely paths.When people asked why, she..

🏑 Korean Traditional Game Series 69Jangchigi(장치기 · Traditional Stick-and-Ball Game) 🕰️ 1. The GameJangchigi (장치기) is a traditional Korean outdoor game in which players use wooden sticks to strike and move a ball toward a target area.Often compared to hockey or polo, Jangchigi was widely enjoyed by children and young people in villages throughout Korea.Using simple handmade sticks and wooden or..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 70Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea Certificate of Meritorious Subject for the Founding of the Joseon Dynasty Granted to Sim Ji-baek(Joseon Dynasty)🏯 1. A Document That Marked the Birth of a KingdomIn 1392, the Joseon Dynasty was founded, ushering in a new era of Korean history that would last for more than five centuries.To recognize..

📚 Korean Folktale Series 98 “The Secret Bookshop of Joseon”(조선시대 비밀의 책방 · Joseonsidae Bimil-ui Chaekbang)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, during the Joseon Dynasty, books were precious treasures. Knowledge was often reserved for scholars and officials, while common people rarely had the chance to learn from written words.In a quiet village near the capital lived a young boy named Jun-ho. He loved stor..

🌾 Korean Traditional Game Series 68Gilsam Nori(길쌈놀이 · Traditional Weaving Play) 🕰️ 1. The GameGilsam Nori (길쌈놀이) refers to traditional Korean weaving-related play and communal activities centered around spinning thread and weaving cloth.In old Korea, weaving was an important part of daily life, especially for women in farming villages.During busy weaving seasons, neighbors and family members g..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 69Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaCeladon Maebyeong with Inlaid Cloud and Crane Design(Goryeo Dynasty)🏯 1. A Vase Where Cranes Fly Through CloudsAmong the masterpieces of Goryeo celadon, the Maebyeong with Inlaid Cloud and Crane Design is often regarded as the embodiment of Korean elegance and refinement.Created during the Goryeo Dyn..

💧 Korean Folktale Series 97 “The Guardian Spirit of the Village Well”(마을 우물의 수호령 이야기 · Maeul Umul-ui Suhoryeong Iyagi)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, in a mountain village where rivers ran far from the fields, the villagers depended on a single stone well at the center of town. The water was always clear and cold, even during the hottest summers.The elders often warned,“Treat the well with respect.A ..

🍀 Korean Traditional Game Series 67Jebibbopgi(제비뽑기 · Drawing Lots) 🕰️ 1. The GameJebibbopgi (제비뽑기) is a traditional Korean method of drawing lots to make decisions fairly and randomly.Long before digital games or organized competitions, Korean children often used simple pieces of paper, sticks, or handwritten notes to choose turns, assign roles, or decide winners and losers during play.Though ..

🐦 Korean Folktale Series 96 “The Bond Created by the Magpie”(까치가 이룬 인연 · Kkachiga Irun Inyeon)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, in a peaceful village surrounded by persimmon trees and flowing streams, there lived a young woman named Eun-bi. She was known for her gentle heart and kindness toward every living creature. Each morning, she left grains of rice outside her window for the birds, especially the..