Korean folklore

As an avid fan of Korean mythology and folklore, I take pleasure in sharing some fascinating legends and tales from the enchanted land of Korea. The rich tapestry of Korean folklore has been woven since ancient times and continues to inspire and captivate the imagination of generations. So, curl up with a cup of tea and prepare to be transported to a world of magical creatures, legendary heroes, and mystical realms.

Korean folklore and urban legends have inspired many K-dramas and movies to date, and here are 8 of the most popular ones you need to know about.

Korean pop culture has entered the mainstream on a global scale in recent years, but little is known about Korean mythology. Yet, Korean folklore is riddled with interesting creatures and stories, each with with its own appeal. Here, we ask – what are Dokkaebi? Read on for the story of Korean goblins. What are Dokkaebi?

Source Source Source From a Korean folktale in which two rabbits narrowly avoid becoming lunch for a tiger by placating him with a nice draw on the ol' pipe.

Nüwa was a serpent deity from ancient Chinese mythology. Sometimes she is pictured as a gorgeous woman, other times she is shown possessing a woman’s head but the body of a powerful snake. Nüwa was…

"Jakhodo" Magpie and Tiger Minhwa (Korean folk painting) Joseon Dynasty Jakhodo are a genre of Koean folk painting composed of a magpie sitting in a pine tree squawking above a tiger. The letter...

As of May of 2008, Haechi, a mythical creature known for symbolizing justice and prevention of fires and disasters, has become the official ...

Jun 2, 2019- Learn Korean words for parts of traditional Korean hat called Gat (or kat depending on the romanization) 갓 You can often see Korean men wear this in Kdrama