A collection of
folklore from Korea with morals for kids and adult. Feel free to share them.
Korea is a region in East Asia; since 1945 it has been divided into what are now two distinct sovereign states: North Korea (officially the "Democratic People's Republic of Korea") and South Korea (officially the "Republic of Korea"). Korea consists of the Korean Peninsula, Jeju Island, and several minor islands near the peninsula. It is bordered by China to the northwest and Russia to the northeast. It is separated from Japan to the east by the Korea Strait and the Sea of Japan (East Sea).
Long ago, in a village, there lived a mother with her son. There are 3 sons. The mother, who is very old, has a feeling that her age is not long. The mother finally asked all her children to come together and give an explanation to her children.
In a remote village, there lived a beautiful girl named Simcheong. Simcheong is an orphan. Her mother has died long ago. She lives with her blind father. They live in poverty and misery. Fortunately, Simcheong is patient with the reality of her family. However, Simcheong has a dream to make her parents happy.
Once upon a time, in a kingdom called Kaguryeo, there lived a young man named Ondal. The Ondal is a very stupid young man. Due to his stupidity, he became a laughing stock of those around him. The Ondal lives in poverty and lives with his mother. His mother is a widow who is in need. However, Ondal really loves his mother. He will do anything to help his mother. Reluctantly, Ondal did stupid things like imitating animal styles to cheer up his neighbors. The neighbors will laugh out loud at the cuteness of Ondal. They will feed Ondal if Ondal can cheer them up. Ondal's ignorance and stupidity eventually became famous throughout the country.
In a kingdom, there is a king who is upset. He does not have a son who will be made the crown prince. All children are women. Until finally the king held a contest. He distributed plant seeds to all the youth in his country. "I want you to care for the seeds to grow beautiful flowers. Who will grow the most beautiful flowers will I make an adopted child as my successor later! ” the king exclaimed.
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