Sun and Moon해님 달님 · Haenim Dalnim
One of the oldest oral folktales in Korea, written down in the 1800s but told by grandmothers to grandchildren long before that.
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Color your way through a Korean folktale
Eight Korean folktales, retold for coloring — choose how each one ends, in Korean or English.
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✦ Where these tales come from ✦
The folk tradition behind this coloring book
Each of these eight tales is a real Korean folktale, passed down by word of mouth for generations before it was ever written. Before you pick up a color, meet the story behind the story.
The Haenyeo and the Mermaid해녀와 인어 (제주 전설) · Haenyeo wa Ineo
An original tale woven from Jeju Island's diving women tradition and Korean sea spirit lore. The haenyeo of Jeju are real — recognized by UNESCO as a Living Heritage.
Read the full story & glossary →The Fairy and the Woodcutter선녀와 나무꾼 · Seonnyeo wa Namuggun
A folktale told across Korea in many variations. Like Korea itself — full of mountains — it features mountain ponds and maidens from the sky.
Read the full story & glossary →The Old Man and the Goblins혹부리 영감 · Hokbulli Yeonggam
One of Korea's most-loved goblin tales. Dokkaebi here aren't scary monsters — they're mischievous, friendly spirits who love a good song.
Read the full story & glossary →Kongjwi and the Toad콩쥐 팥쥐 · Kongjwi Patjwi
Often called the Korean Cinderella. Written down around the 1600s, but the oral tale is older. The name "Kongjwi" hints at a hardworking child who carries sacks of beans (kong).
Read the full story & glossary →The Hare and the Dragon King별주부전 (토끼전) · Byeoljubujeon
A Korean folktale recorded in the Joseon dynasty. It was also performed as pansori — Korea's solo storytelling song tradition. A clever contrast between the hare's wit and the turtle's loyalty.
Read the full story & glossary →Heungbu and Nolbu흥부와 놀부 · Heungbu wa Nolbu
A folktale beloved in the Joseon dynasty as both a written story and a pansori song. The contrast between gentle Heungbu and greedy Nolbu teaches kindness as its own reward.
Read the full story & glossary →The Gold Axe and the Silver Axe금도끼 은도끼 · Geumdokki Eundokki
One of the most-told Korean folktales for children. A short, clear story about the value of honesty.
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