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🐦 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..

🍂 Korean Traditional Game Series 66Donchigi(돈치기 · Coin Flicking Game) 🕰️ 1. The GameDonchigi (돈치기) is a traditional Korean game in which players flick coins toward a target area using their fingers.Before modern toys became common, children often created games using everyday objects, and coins became one of the most popular tools for play.Simple yet highly competitive, Donchigi required precis..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 67Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaCeladon Kundika with Inlaid Lotus and Mandarin Duck Design(Goryeo Dynasty)🏯 1. A Vessel of Grace and PurityAmong the masterpieces of Goryeo celadon, the Celadon Kundika with Inlaid Lotus and Mandarin Duck Design is admired for its elegant silhouette and poetic symbolism.Created during the Goryeo Dyna..

💎 Korean Folktale Series 95 “The Spirit of the Celestial Maiden Within the Hairpin”(비녀에 깃든 선녀의 혼 · Binyeo-e Giteun Seonnyeo-ui Hon)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, during the late years of the Joseon Dynasty, there lived a young artisan named Yun-seo, renowned for crafting delicate jewelry from silver and jade. Though his hands were skilled, his heart carried quiet sorrow after losing his beloved sist..

🍂 Korean Traditional Game Series 65Nunsseum(눈싸움 · Snowball Fight) 🕰️ 1. The GameNunsseum (눈싸움), or snowball fighting, is a traditional Korean winter game enjoyed by children whenever snow blankets the ground.Simple yet full of excitement, this game turns snowy landscapes into lively battlefields of laughter.Children gather to form teams or play freely, throwing snowballs while running, dodging..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 66Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaCeladon Incense Burner with Giraffe-shaped Lid (Qilin)(Goryeo Dynasty)🏯 1. A Mythical Guardian of FragranceAmong the refined works of Goryeo celadon, the Incense Burner with a Qilin-shaped Lid stands out for its elegant fusion of mythology and craftsmanship.Created during the Goryeo Dynasty (12th cen..

🐎 Korean Folktale Series 94 “The Heavenly Horse of Cheonmasan”(천마산 하늘말 이야기 · Cheonmasan Haneulmal Iyagi)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, in a land where mountains rose like waves of stone, there stood a majestic peak known as Cheonmasan—the Mountain of the Heavenly Horse.The elders told a story:“Long before this mountain had a name, a horse from the heavens once touched the earth here.”In a nearby vil..

🍂 Korean Traditional Game Series 64Guseulchigi(구슬치기 · Marbles Game) 🕰️ 1. The GameGuseulchigi (구슬치기) is a traditional Korean children’s game played with small glass marbles.Simple in appearance yet full of skill, the game requires precision, focus, and a steady hand.Children would gather in schoolyards, alleys, or playgrounds, each carrying their own collection of colorful marbles.The goal is ..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 65Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaStone Lotus Basin of Beopjusa Temple(Boeun, Chungcheongbuk-do)🏯 1. A Lotus Blooming in StoneAt Beopjusa Temple in Boeun, there rests a quiet yet captivating object — the Stone Lotus Basin, a masterpiece that transforms simple stone into a symbol of purity and awakening.Believed to have been created d..

Korean Folktale Series 93“The Story of the Nameless Tombstone”(무명 묘비의 사연 · Mumyeong Myobi-ui Sayeon)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, on a quiet hillside overlooking a small village, there stood a lonely grave. Unlike the others, it bore no name—only a simple stone worn smooth by wind and rain.Villagers passed it without much thought, calling it simply the nameless tomb. Yet there was something strange ..