Bilingual edition: English/Korean A woodcutter longs for his children and fairly maiden wife in heaven and tries to follow them. The fire dog embarks on a quest to bring back the sun and the moon so that the dark kingdom will have light.

Bilingual edition: English/Korean A cinnamon tree and his human son rely on each other as they set out on a series of adventures which occur at the time fo the great flood. The hilarious story of a simple-minded farmer who buys a "donkey egg" from a clever watermelon vendor.

Bilingual edition: English/Korean A young boy and his sister must escape from a tiger pretending to be their mother. They climb a rope to heaven where they become Mr. Sun and Miss Moon. The sad story of the herdsman and the weaver who were allowed to see each other only once a year as punishment for not doing their work.

Bilingual ENGLISH / KOREAN The humorous tale of a lazy man who is transformed into an ox and comes to learn the value of hard work. The timeless tale of people`s never-ending search for immortality.

bilingual English-Korean Seven brothers help their widowed mother with such devotion that they become the seven stars in the Big Dipper. Two brothers, one kind-hearted and one mean, plant some gourd seeds that were brought to them by a bird. When the gourds are opened, they reveal the difference between the fruits of greed and compassion.

Bilingual: English-Korean A kind brother and his evil older brother steal some magic clubs from some ogres. The humorous tale of a tiger who loses his courage when he overhears a conversation about dried persimmons and imagines them to be a frightful monster.

Click here to download the audiofiles   ▪ Practice reading step by step while reading traditional folktales by level! As the Korean folktales in the book have been adapted using vocabulary and expressions by level, from A2 (level 2) to B2 (level 4), readers can choose and read stories that suit their own level. In particular, level 2 and 3 learners can also try reading at a higher level. With all of the stories translated into English, you can use the translation to accurately grasp the meaning of portions that are difficult to understand due to level or cultural differences, allowing you to keep moving on in the text. ▪ Get a glimpse of the lives of Koreans in the past through cultural illustrations! Many cultural and historical elements appear in traditional Korean folktales, such as dokkaebi, mill stones, a doe of rice, a nyang coin, and gamtu, which can be unfamiliar to foreign learners of Korean. These Korean elements are presented in illustrations of scenes or vocabulary so that foreign learners can see and easily understand the lives of Koreans in the past. ▪ Familiarize yourself with lively Korean accents, with recordings by professional voice actors! All of the stories are recorded in Korean so that you can listen to them just like an audiobook, checking on the linguistic habits of Koreans that are contained in the dialogue and familiarizing yourself with accents and meanings of onomatopoeia and mimetic words that don’t appear often in ordinary Korean language textbooks. The audio files, which are presented for each story, can be listened to via QR code or downloaded as MP3 files.   Table of Contents 서문 Preface 004일러두기 How to Use This Book 006목차 Table of Contents 008[A2]1. 누렁소와 검정소 The Yellow Ox and the Black Ox 0122. 삼 년 고개 Three Year Hill 0153. 훈장님의 꿀단지 The Village School Teacher’s Honey Jar 0184. 은혜 갚은 쥐 The Mice that Repaid a Favor 0215. 토끼의 재판 The Rabbit’s Trial 0246. 도깨비와 내기하기 A Bet with a Dokkaebi 0277. 신기한 탈 The Remarkable Mask 0308. 며느리 시험 The Daughter-in-Law Test 0349. 혹부리 영감 Old Man Lumpy 03710. 세상에서 제일 무서운 것 The Most Frightening Thing in the World 04111. 금도끼 은도끼 Golden Axe, Silver Axe 04512. 할머니 무덤에 핀 꽃 The Flowers That Bloomed on Grandmother’s Grave 04813. 요술 맷돌 The Magic Millstone 05214. 이상한 샘물 The Strange Spring Water 05615. 나무 그늘을 산 총각 The Young Man Who Bought the Shade of a Tree 060[B1]16. 거울을 처음 본 사람들 The People Who Saw a Mirror for the First Time 06617. 개와 고양이와 구슬 The Dog, the Cat, and the Marble 07018. 호랑이와 곶감 The Tiger and the Dried Persimmon 07419. 임금님 귀는 당나귀 귀 The King Has Donkey Ears 07820. 청개구리 이야기 The Story of the Green Frog 08221. 도깨비방망이 The Dokkaebi’s Club 08622. 호랑이 등에 탄 효자 The Filial Son Who Rode on a Tiger’s Back 09023. 망주석 재판 The Trial of the Tombside Stone Post 09424. 신기한 항아리 The Marvelous Pot 09825. 우렁이 각시 The Snail Bride 103[B2]31. 지혜로운 총각 The Wise Young Man 13432. 냄새 맡은 값 The Price of Smelling 13933. 효성스러운 호랑이 The Filial Tiger 14334. 은혜 갚은 까치 The Magpie Who Repaid a Favor 14735. 견우와 직녀 Gyeonu and Jingnyeo 15236. 은혜 갚은 호랑이 The Tiger Who Repaid a Favor 15837. 도깨비 감투 The Dokkaebi Hat 16338. 짧아진 바지 The Pants that Grew Shorter 16939. 여우 누이 The Fox Sister 17440. 노루가 된 동생 The Younger Brother Who Became a Roe Deer 17941. 신기한 나뭇잎 The Marvelous Leaf 18542. 쑥과 마늘 Mugwort and Garlic 19143. 구렁덩덩 선비 The Divine Serpent Scholar 19644. 토끼의 간 The Rabbit’s Liver 20145. 효녀 심청 Filial Daughter Shim Cheong 20646. 옹고집 이야기 The Story of Onggojip 21147. 흥부와 놀부 Heungbu and Nolbu 21648. 바리공주 Princess Bari 22249. 콩쥐 팥쥐 Kongjwi and Patjwi 22850. 오늘이 Today 233부록 Appendix 239정답 Answers 240색인 Index 246

Bilingual English-Korean A king steals the beautiful Snail Lady away from her husband, the farmer. He must then defeat the king in a series of contests in order to obtain the return of his wife. A fisherman finds a magical vase floating on the sea. It brings him good fortune, but it gives nothing but bad luck to his greedy wife.

Bilingual edition English-Korean A princess grows a long nose because of her endless greed. A clever rabbit tricks a tiger in order to avoid being eaten.

Bilingual English-Korean Brave Hong Kil-dong, the son of a concubine, becomes a chivalrous robber and works for the cause of justice. A greedy man makes a young man pay money for a tree`s shade. But the shade is much more valuable than the greedy man had ever imagined.

Bilingual English-Korean Sim Cheong, out of her love for her blind father, works endlessly to buy the medicine that could make him see again. She finally meets the Dragon King who helps her. A little frog, who never listens to his mother, regrets it after she dies. The story explains the reason why frogs croak at the riverside.

Prize-winning author Choe In-ho paints a dizzying portrait of what living in a modern, self-centered society entails in his breakthrough short story Tower of Ants. The plot centers around a young man who is going nowhere in his 9-5 advertising job when, one day, his apartment is suddenly infested with ants. The story soon becomes a battle for sanity as the thousands upon thousands of insects slowly take over the man's life, his apartment and his mind. 『개미의 탑』은 집안의 개미들 때문에 고생하는 한 남자의 이야기를 통하여, 조직 사회의 일원이 되어 개미처럼 살아가는 현대인의 삶을 우울하게 보여준다. 똑같은 모습으로 일사분란하게 잠시도 쉬지 않고 단 것을 찾아 모으는 개미들처럼, 각자의 개성과 자유를 억압당한 채 비인간적인 조직의 질서 속에서 돈과 쾌락을 얻기 위해 질주하는 모습- 그것은 바로 현대를 사는 우리들의 모습이다.

Click here to download the free audiofiles   About This Book ● Easy and fun reading of classic Korean tales adapted into modern Korean by level! ● Vocabulary words and expressions for reading comprehension allow easy reading without a dictionary! ● Use vivid recordings by professional Korean voice actors to improve your listening skills! ● Improve your Korean vocabulary skills and check the content you read using comprehension questions! The “Darakwon Korean Readers” series is comprised of books that recompose classic Korean literary works to match the reading levels of students from beginner to advanced levels (A1~C2) so students can easily increase their Korean reading comprehension skills in a fun way. The first literary work in this series, “The Story of the Rabbit,” adapts a classic Korean novel about a rabbit and a turtle who represent various social classes of the Joseon Dynasty. As students enjoy reading this story, they can naturally become familiar with vocabulary words and expressions that are essential for the beginner level. In addition, through explanations about the historical background, students can understand the culture of that time period. Not only can students read the content, they can also listen to it by scanning QR codes to hear recordings of professional voice actors reading the story. Students can also use the English translations of the story and questions in the appendix at the end of the book to check their reading comprehension skills.     CONTENTS 머리말 Preface ------------------------------------------- 2 일러두기 How to Use This Book------------------------------------------- 4 작품 소개 Introduction to the Story ----------------------------------------6 배경 어휘 Background Vocabulary ------------------------------------------10 1 병에 걸린 용왕님 The Sick Dragon King ----------------------------------11 2 병을 고칠 수 있는 방법 The Way to Cure the Illness --------------------- 13 3 신하들의 노력 The Efforts of the King’s Subjects -------------------------17 4 토끼를 만난 자라 The Turtle Meets the Rabbit ----------------------------23 5 용궁으로 간 토끼 The Rabbit Goes to the Sea Palace ---------------------34 6 토끼의 간 The Rabbit’s Liver ---------------------------------------------44 부록 Appendix 내용 이해하기 Reading Comprehension -------------------------------------50 모범 답안 Answers ---------------------------------------------------------62 본문 번역 Text Translations ------------------------------------------------64

Click here to download the free audiofiles   About This Book ● Easy and fun reading of classic Korean tales adapted into modern Korean by level! ● Vocabulary words and expressions for reading comprehension allow easy reading without a dictionary! ● Use vivid recordings by professional Korean voice actors to improve your listening skills! ● Improve your Korean vocabulary skills and check the content you read using comprehension questions! The “Darakwon Korean Readers” series is comprised of books that recompose classic Korean literary works to match the reading levels of students from beginner to advanced levels (A1~C2) so students can easily increase their Korean reading comprehension skills in a fun way. The second literary work in this series, “The Story of Kongjwi and Patjwi,” adapts a classic Korean novel about a kind protagonist who is tormented by her stepmother and stepsister, but overcomes her difficulties in the end. As students enjoy reading this story, they can naturally become familiar with vocabulary words and expressions that are essential for the beginner level.In addition, through explanations about the historical background, students can understand the culture of that time period. Not only can students read the content, they can also listen to it by scanning QR codes to hear recordings of professional voice actors reading the story. Students can also use the English translations of the story and questions in the appendix at the end of the book to check their reading comprehension skills.***The “Darakwon Korean Readers” series adapts classic Korean tales into modern Korean suitable for beginner to advanced levels. Each book presents vocabulary words and expressions that align with the standards of the International Standard Curriculum for Korean Language and Korean Language Education Vocabulary Content Development. Students can have fun as they easily read and understand each story.***English translations of vocabulary words that are necessary for understanding the story are presented at the bottom of each page, as well as additional English explanations about grammar, expressions, and cultural background, allowing students to concentrate on reading without using a dictionary. In addition, students can easily check an English translation of the entire story in the appendix of the book.***Students can listen to lively recordings done by professional voice actors by scanning the QR code on each page of the story. By looking at illustrations of the story’s main scenes and listening to the voice recordings, students can not only improve their listening skills, they can also vividly understand the emotions of the characters.***Using a variety of questions in the book’s appendix, students can check their reading comprehension and practice sentence structures and vocabulary words that they should know for each corresponding level. In addition, students can compare various cultural situations with Korean culture through thought expansion questions based on the content of the story. CONTENTS 머리말 Preface ------------------------------------------- 2 일러두기 How to Use This Book------------------------------------------- 4 작품 소개 Introduction to the Story ----------------------------------------6 배경 어휘 Background Vocabulary ------------------------------------------10 1 딸 콩쥐 The Daughter Kongjwi --------------------------------------11 2 새어머니와 팥쥐 The Stepmother and Patjwi -------------------------- 14 3 마을잔치 The Village Banquet----------------------------------------21 4 원님의 아내 The Village Magistrate’s Wife ----------------------------30 5 팥쥐의 비밀 Patjwi’s Secret------------------------------------------37 6 선물 The Gift-------------------------------------------------------42 부록 Appendix 내용 이해하기 Reading Comprehension -------------------------------------48 모범 답안 Answers ---------------------------------------------------------60 본문 번역 Text Translations ------------------------------------------------62

Click here to download the free audiofiles   About This Book ● Easy and fun reading of classic Korean tales adapted into modern Korean by level! ● Vocabulary words and expressions for reading comprehension allow easy reading without a dictionary! ● Use vivid recordings by professional Korean voice actors to improve your listening skills! ● Improve your Korean vocabulary skills and check the content you read using comprehension questions!The “Darakwon Korean Readers” series is comprised of books that recompose classic Korean literary works to match the reading levels of students from beginner to advanced levels (A1~C2) so students can easily increase their Korean reading comprehension skills in a fun way. The third literary work in this series, “The Story of Heungbu,” adapts a classic Korean novel about Nolbu, a greedy brother who wants to keep the assets left by his parents all to himself, and his poor but kind younger brother Heungbu. As students enjoy reading this story, they can naturally become familiar with vocabulary words and expressions that are essential for the intermediate level.In addition, through explanations about the historical background, students can understand the culture of that time period. Not only can students read the content, they can also listen to it by scanning QR codes to hear recordings of professional voice actors reading the story. Students can also use the English translations of the story and questions in the appendix at the end of the book to check their reading comprehension skills.▪ The “Darakwon Korean Readers” series adapts classic Korean tales into modern Korean suitable for beginner to advanced levels. Each book presents vocabulary words and expressions that align with the standards of the International Standard Curriculum for Korean Language and Korean Language Education Vocabulary Content Development. Students can have fun as they easily read and understand each story.▪ English translations of vocabulary words that are necessary for understanding the story are presented at the bottom of each page, as well as additional English explanations about grammar, expressions, and cultural background, allowing students to concentrate on reading without using a dictionary. In addition, students can easily check an English translation of the entire story in the appendix of the book.▪ Students can listen to lively recordings done by professional voice actors by scanning the QR code on each page of the story. By looking at illustrations of the story’s main scenes and listening to the voice recordings, students can not only improve their listening skills, they can also vividly understand the emotions of the characters.▪ Using a variety of questions in the book’s appendix, students can check their reading comprehension and practice sentence structures and vocabulary words that they should know for each corresponding level. In addition, students can compare various cultural situations with Korean culture through thought expansion questions based on the content of the story.     CONTENTS 머리말 Preface ------------------------------------------- 2 일러두기 How to Use This Book------------------------------------------- 4 작품 소개 Introduction to the Story ----------------------------------------6 등장인물 Characters ----------------------------------------------------------- 10 1 쫓겨난 흥부 Heungbu is Cast Out--------------------------------------------- 11 2 놀부에게 도움을 거절당한 흥부 Nolbu Refuses to Help Heungbu ---------------- 16 3 매를 맞아 돈을 벌려는 흥부 Heungbu Tries to Earn Money by Being Beaten --- 21 4 제비를 구해 준 흥부 Heungbu Saves a Swallow--------------------------------- 26 5 박 자르는 흥부네 Heungbu’s Family Cuts Open the Gourds -------------------- 29 6 흥부 집을 방문한 놀부 Nolbu Visits Heungbu’s House -------------------------- 33 7 제비 잡으러 나가는 놀부 Nolbu Goes to Catch a Swallow ----------------------- 37 8 박 자르는 놀부네 Nolbu’s Family Cuts Open the Gourds ----------------------- 40 9 사이좋은 형제 Close Brothers 45 부록 Appendix 내용 이해하기 Reading Comprehension -------------------------------------48 모범 답안 Answers ---------------------------------------------------------68 본문 번역 Text Translations ------------------------------------------------70

Click here to download the free audiofiles   About This Book ● Easy and fun reading of classic Korean tales adapted into modern Korean by level! ● Vocabulary words and expressions for reading comprehension allow easy reading without a dictionary! ● Use vivid recordings by professional Korean voice actors to improve your listening skills! ● Improve your Korean vocabulary skills and check the content you read using comprehension questions!The “Darakwon Korean Readers” series is comprised of books that recompose classic Korean literary works to match the reading levels of students from beginner to advanced levels (A1~C2) so students can easily increase their Korean reading comprehension skills in a fun way. The fourth literary work in this series, “The Story of Chunhyang,” adapts a classic Korean novel about the meeting of 16-year-old lovers who parted ways due to their class difference. As students enjoy reading this emotional story about a dramatic reunion, they can naturally become familiar with vocabulary words and expressions that are essential for the intermediate level. In addition, through explanations about the historical background, students can understand the culture of that time period. Not only can students read the content, they can also listen to it by scanning QR codes to hear recordings of professional voice actors reading the story. Students can also use the English translations of the story and questions in the appendix at the end of the book to check their reading comprehension skills. ▪ The “Darakwon Korean Readers” series adapts classic Korean tales into modern Korean suitable for beginner to advanced levels. Each book presents vocabulary words and expressions that align with the standards of the International Standard Curriculum for Korean Language and Korean Language Education Vocabulary Content Development. Students can have fun as they easily read and understand each story. ▪ English translations of vocabulary words that are necessary for understanding the story are presented at the bottom of each page, as well as additional English explanations about grammar, expressions, and cultural background, allowing students to concentrate on reading without using a dictionary. In addition, students can easily check an English translation of the entire story in the appendix of the book. ▪ Students can listen to lively recordings done by professional voice actors by scanning the QR code on each page of the story. By looking at illustrations of the story’s main scenes and listening to the voice recordings, students can not only improve their listening skills, they can also vividly understand the emotions of the characters. ▪ Using a variety of questions in the book’s appendix, students can check their reading comprehension and practice sentence structures and vocabulary words that they should know for each corresponding level. In addition, students can compare various cultural situations with Korean culture through thought expansion questions based on the content of the story.     Contents 머리말 Preface 2 일러두기 How to Use This Book 4 작품 소개 Introduction to the Story 6 등장인물 Characters 10 1 이몽룡과 성춘향, 광한루에서 만나다 Lee Mongryong and Seong Chunhyang meet at Gwanghallu Pavilion 11 2 몽룡과 춘향, 결혼을 약속하다 Mongryong and Chunhyang promise to wed 19 3 춘향, 몽룡과 이별하다 Chunhyang and Mongryong bid farewell 24 4 춘향, 변 사또의 수청을 거절하다 Chunhyang refuses to serve Magistrate Byeon 29 5 춘향, 감옥에 갇히다 Chunhyang is imprisoned 36 6 몽룡, 암행어사가 되다 Mongryong becomes a secret royal inspector 40 7 몽룡, 거지가 되어 나타나다 Mongryong appears as a beggar 45 8 암행어사 출두야! Here comes the secret royal inspector! 51 9 춘향과 몽룡, 사랑을 이루다 Chunhyang and Mongryong’s love is realized 56 부록 Appendix 내용 이해하기 Reading Comprehension 60 모범 답안 Answers 82 본문 번역 Text Translations 85

Click here to download the free audiofiles   About This Book ● Easy and fun reading of classic Korean tales adapted into modern Korean by level! ● Vocabulary words and expressions for reading comprehension allow easy reading without a dictionary! ● Use vivid recordings by professional Korean voice actors to improve your listening skills! ● Improve your Korean vocabulary skills and check the content you read using comprehension questions!The “Darakwon Korean Readers” series is comprised of books that recompose classic Korean literary works to match the reading levels of students from beginner to advanced levels (A1~C2) so students can easily increase their Korean reading comprehension skills in a fun way. The seventh literary work in this series, “The Story of Jeon Woo-chi,” adapts a classic Korean novel about Jeon Woo-chi, who uses mysterious magic to help people in trouble and punish wicked members of the ruling class. As students enjoy reading this delightful and witty story about the magic that Jeon Woo-chi performs, they can naturally become familiar with vocabulary words and expressions that are essential at the intermediate level.In addition, through explanations about the historical background, students can understand the culture of that time period. Not only can students read the content, they can also listen to it by scanning QR codes to hear recordings of professional voice actors reading the story. Students can also use the English translations of the story and questions in the appendix at the end of the book to check their reading comprehension skills. ▪ The “Darakwon Korean Readers” series adapts classic Korean tales into modern Korean suitable for beginner to advanced levels. Each book presents vocabulary words and expressions that align with the standards of the International Standard Curriculum for Korean Language and Korean Language Education Vocabulary Content Development. Students can have fun as they easily read and understand each story. ▪ English translations of vocabulary words that are necessary for understanding the story are presented at the bottom of each page, as well as additional English explanations about grammar, expressions, and cultural background, allowing students to concentrate on reading without using a dictionary. In addition, students can easily check an English translation of the entire story in the appendix of the book. ▪ Students can listen to lively recordings done by professional voice actors by scanning the QR code on each page of the story. By looking at illustrations of the story’s main scenes and listening to the voice recordings, students can not only improve their listening skills, they can also vividly understand the emotions of the characters. ▪ Using a variety of questions in the book’s appendix, students can check their reading comprehension and practice sentence structures and vocabulary words that they should know for each corresponding level. In addition, students can compare various cultural situations with Korean culture through thought expansion questions based on the content of the story.     Contents 머리말 Preface 2일러두기 How to Use This Book 4작품 소개 Introduction to the Story 6등장인물 Characters 101 지혜로운 전우치 Jeon Woo-chi the Wise 112 병 속의 전우치 Jeon Woo-chi in the Bottle 173 거울 속의 전우치 Jeon Woo-chi in the Mirror 234 전우치, 자신을 무시하는 사람들을 혼내 주다Jeon Woo-chi Teaches a Lesson to People who Look Down on Him 265 전우치가 준 신비한 그림 A Remarkable Picture Jeon Woo-chi Gives Away 306 전우치, 산적들의 두목과 싸워서 이기다Jeon Woo-chi Fights Leader of the Bandits, and Wins 367 전우치, 누명을 쓰다 Jeon Woo-chi Is Framed 438 전우치, 특별한 경험을 하다 Jeon Woo-chi Has a Special Experience 499 전우치, 서화담을 만나다 Jeon Woo-chi Meets Seo Hwa-dam 54부록 Appendix내용 이해하기 Reading Comprehension 62모범 답안 Answers 82본문 번역 Text Translations 84

Click here to download the free audiofiles   About This Book ● Easy and fun reading of classic Korean tales adapted into modern Korean by level! ● Vocabulary words and expressions for reading comprehension allow easy reading without a dictionary! ● Use vivid recordings by professional Korean voice actors to improve your listening skills! ● Improve your Korean vocabulary skills and check the content you read using comprehension questions!The “Darakwon Korean Readers” series is comprised of books that recompose classic Korean literary works to match the reading levels of students from beginner to advanced levels (A1~C2) so students can easily increase their Korean reading comprehension skills in a fun way. The fifth literary work in this series, “The Story of Sim Cheong,” adapts a classic Korean novel that allows students to consider what true filial piety is through the story of Sim Cheong, who sacrificed herself so that her father could regain his sight, while naturally becoming familiar with vocabulary words and expressions that are essential for the advanced level. In addition, through explanations about the historical background, students can understand the culture of that time period. Not only can students read the content, they can also listen to it by scanning QR codes to hear recordings of professional voice actors reading the story. Students can also use the English translations of the story and questions in the appendix at the end of the book to check their reading comprehension skills. ▪ The “Darakwon Korean Readers” series adapts classic Korean tales into modern Korean suitable for beginner to advanced levels. Each book presents vocabulary words and expressions that align with the standards of the International Standard Curriculum for Korean Language and Korean Language Education Vocabulary Content Development. Students can have fun as they easily read and understand each story. ▪ English translations of vocabulary words that are necessary for understanding the story are presented at the bottom of each page, as well as additional English explanations about grammar, expressions, and cultural background, allowing students to concentrate on reading without using a dictionary. In addition, students can easily check an English translation of the entire story in the appendix of the book. ▪ Students can listen to lively recordings done by professional voice actors by scanning the QR code on each page of the story. By looking at illustrations of the story’s main scenes and listening to the voice recordings, students can not only improve their listening skills, they can also vividly understand the emotions of the characters. ▪ Using a variety of questions in the book’s appendix, students can check their reading comprehension and practice sentence structures and vocabulary words that they should know for each corresponding level. In addition, students can compare various cultural situations with Korean culture through thought expansion questions based on the content of the story.  Contents 머리말 Preface 2 일러두기 How to Use This Book 4 작품 소개 Introduction to the Story 6 등장인물 Characters 10 1 심 봉사, 부인을 잃고 심청을 얻다 Blind Man Sim Loses His Wife and Gains Sim Cheong 11 2 심청, 장님 아버지 밑에서 잘 자라다 Sim Cheong Grows Well under Her Blind Father’s Care 16 3 심 봉사, 공양미 300석을 약속하다 Blind Man Sim Promises 300 Sacks of Rice Offered to Buddha 21 4 심청, 공양미 300석에 몸을 팔다 Sim Cheong Sells Herself for 300 Sacks of Rice Offered to Buddha 27 5 심청, 인당수에 몸을 던지다 Sim Cheong Throws Her Body into the Indangsu Sea 32 6 옥황상제, 효녀 심청을 살리다 The Great Jade Emperor Saves the Dutiful Daughter Sim Cheong 42 7 심청, 연꽃 타고 황후가 되다 Sim Cheong Rides a Lotus Blossom and Becomes Empress 47 8 심 봉사, 고난의 삶을 살다 Blind Man Sim Lives a Life of Hardship 54 9 심 봉사, 눈을 뜨다 Blind Man Sim Regains His Sight 59 부록 Appendix 내용 이해하기 Reading Comprehension 66 모범 답안 Answers 88 본문 번역 Text Translations 90  

Click here to download the free audiofiles   About This Book ● Easy and fun reading of classic Korean tales adapted into modern Korean by level! ● Vocabulary words and expressions for reading comprehension allow easy reading without a dictionary! ● Use vivid recordings by professional Korean voice actors to improve your listening skills! ● Improve your Korean vocabulary skills and check the content you read using comprehension questions!The “Darakwon Korean Readers” series is comprised of books that recompose classic Korean literary works to match the reading levels of students from beginner to advanced levels (A1~C2) so students can easily increase their Korean reading comprehension skills in a fun way. The fifth literary work in this series, “The Story of Sim Cheong,” adapts a classic Korean novel that allows students to consider what true filial piety is through the story of Sim Cheong, who sacrificed herself so that her father could regain his sight, while naturally becoming familiar with vocabulary words and expressions that are essential for the advanced level. In addition, through explanations about the historical background, students can understand the culture of that time period. Not only can students read the content, they can also listen to it by scanning QR codes to hear recordings of professional voice actors reading the story. Students can also use the English translations of the story and questions in the appendix at the end of the book to check their reading comprehension skills. ▪ The “Darakwon Korean Readers” series adapts classic Korean tales into modern Korean suitable for beginner to advanced levels. Each book presents vocabulary words and expressions that align with the standards of the International Standard Curriculum for Korean Language and Korean Language Education Vocabulary Content Development. Students can have fun as they easily read and understand each story. ▪ English translations of vocabulary words that are necessary for understanding the story are presented at the bottom of each page, as well as additional English explanations about grammar, expressions, and cultural background, allowing students to concentrate on reading without using a dictionary. In addition, students can easily check an English translation of the entire story in the appendix of the book. ▪ Students can listen to lively recordings done by professional voice actors by scanning the QR code on each page of the story. By looking at illustrations of the story’s main scenes and listening to the voice recordings, students can not only improve their listening skills, they can also vividly understand the emotions of the characters. ▪ Using a variety of questions in the book’s appendix, students can check their reading comprehension and practice sentence structures and vocabulary words that they should know for each corresponding level. In addition, students can compare various cultural situations with Korean culture through thought expansion questions based on the content of the story.  Contents 머리말 Preface 2일러두기 How to Use This Book 4작품 소개 Introduction to the Story 6등장인물 Characters 101 용의 기운을 받고 태어나다 Born with the Vigor of a Dragon 112 아버지를 아버지라 부르지 못하다 Unable to Call His Father 153 초란의 흉계에 빠지다 Falling into Choran’s Evil Plot 204 사람을 죽이고 집을 떠나다 Killing Someone and Leaving Home 245 활빈당의 대장이 되다 Becoming the Leader of the Hwalbindang 326 의적 활동에 앞장서다 Leading the Rightous Outlaws 367 임금을 만나다 Meeting the King 448 새로운 땅을 찾아서 In Search of a New Land 529 율도국의 왕이 되다 Becoming the King of Yuldo Island 55부록 Appendix내용 이해하기 Reading Comprehension 60모범 답안 Answers 80본문 번역 Text Translations 83  

Ins Koreanische übersetzt von Kakyoung Lee저기 봐, 피터가 서있어.봐! 더벅머리 페터!그의 양 손에는자르지 않으려고 한손톱들, 거의 일년동안;빗지 않으려고 한 머리들.봐! 모두 소리쳤어요:더럽고 더벅머리 페터!Sieh einmal, hier steht er,Pfui! der Struwwelpeter!An den Händen beidenLieß er sich nicht schneidenseine Nägel fast ein Jahr;kämmen ließ er nicht sein Haar.»Pfui!« ruft da ein jeder:»Garstger Struwwelpeter!«

Description: Korea is a nation with about five thousand years of history and rich cultural heritage. It is a country which realized stunning economic growth and democratic development in a very short span of time. In addition, Korea has recently been put on the proverbial global map, propelled by the Korean wave which hit the world, yet the country is still far from well-known across the world. What is Korea really like? In fact, it is not easy for both Koreans and non-Koreans to answer to this question. This query is where the idea of this book was first created. This book is designed to increase understanding about Korea for people around the world and to present Korean society and culture in a thoughtful manner to foreigners who are not familiar with it. While a great deal of information about any country can be accessed through the internet, this book provides a broad range of information in an organized and systemized collection that is portable and easily accessible to many people. This bilingual publication is presented in both English and Korean in hopes that the information and appreciation of Korea can be shared with people around the world. This book mainly consists of three parts. The first part (pp. 1-32) offers a brief introduction to Korea with reliable barometers in many aspects of Korean identity. The main part (pp. 33-446) of this book reveals Korea by eight categories: geography, history, politics, economy, society, culture, religion and religious culture, and scientific technology and industry. Two special commentaries on the North-South relations and East-West cultural differences are to help readers better understand Korea as a "divided country" with "Confucian culture." Finally, the last appendix section contains statistical information for the reader's convenient reference. CONTENTS 머리말 Preface | 일러두기 Notes | 한국개요 Korea at a Glance 01 지리 Geography오랜 역사 속에서 한국만의 문화적 특징을 만들어온 데에 영향을 끼친 지리적인 환경, 즉 위치, 기후, 지형, 식물과 동물, 행정구역, 인구와 도시 등에 대해 살펴본다.들어가는 말 | 1. 위치와 영역 | 2. 기후와 지형 | 3. 식물과 동물 | 4. 인구 | 5. 가옥과 취락 | 맺음말 This chapter looks at Korea’s location, climate, topography, plants and animals administrative districts, population, and cities, which greatly affected the country and Koreans’ life for so long. Introduction | 1. Location & Territory | 2. Climate & Topography | 3. Plants & Animals | 4. Population5. Settlements | Conclusion 02 역사 History한반도에 처음 사람이 거주하기 시작한 구석기 시대부터 2008년에 들어선 이명박 정부에 이르기까지 한국의 역사를 간략하게 살펴본다. 1. 한국사의 여명 | 2. 삼국의 발전과 통일신라 그리고 발해 | 3. 황제의 나라 고려 | 4. 유교 국가 조선5. 근대화를 향한 노력과 좌절 | 6. 일제강점기의 수난과 독립운동 | 7. 대한민국의 성립과 발전 This chapter briefly describes the history of Korea from the early Paleolithic Age to the establishment of current government. Introduction | 1. The Dawn of Korean History | 2. The Three Kingdoms, Unified Silla, and Balhae3. Goryeo: Land of Empire | 4. Joseon, the Confucian State | 5. Modernization: Exertion & Frustration6. Japanese Colonial Rule & the Independence Movement | 7. Establishment & Development of the Republicof Korea 03 정치 PoliticsThis chapter introduces Korea’s political system and diplomatic relations with neighboring countries. 1. Constitution | 2. The Presidential System | 3. National Assembly | 4. Diplomacy5. Symbols of Korea (Republic of Korea, Aegukga, Taegeukgi, Mugunghwa)한국이 지향하는 정치이념과 체제를 살펴보고, 국제관계 속에서의 위치와 역할에 대해 조명해 본다.1. 헌법 | 2. 대통령제 | 3. 국회 | 4. 외교 | 5. 대한민국의 상징들 (대한민국, 애국가, 태극기, 무궁화) [특집] 남북관계의 이해남한과 북한이 분단하게 된 배경과 한국전쟁, 그리고 한국전쟁 이후부터 현재까지의 남북관계에 대해 고찰해 본다.[Special Feature] Understanding of North-South RelationsThis chapter examines the background behind the national division, the Korean War, and North-South relations after the war to help international community gain a greater understanding of the two Koreas. 04 경제 Economy일제로부터의 해방 이후 60여 년 동안의 한국의 경제발전 과정과 정책들을 살펴보고 이를 통해 앞으로 한국 경제가 해결해야 할 문제들을 짚어본다. 들어가는 말 | 1. 전후 경제발전 전략과 그 성과들 | 2. 중공업화 정책과 80년 위기 이후3. 86년 이후 경제민주화와 금융자유화 | 4. 1997년 금융위기와 대응 | 5. IMF 위기 이후 현대의 한국 경제 In this chapter, the history of Korea’s economic growth and the strategies that make it happen are briefly reviewed. In addition, the causes of the current economic problems are examined in detail. Introduction | 1. Economic Strategies and Achievements after the War2. Heavy Industry Strategy, the Depression of 1980 and Beyond3. Economic Democracy and Banking Liberalization after 19864. The Financial Crisis of 1997 and Solution | 5. The Korean Economy after the Asian Financial Crisis 05 사회 Society지역적, 계층적, 인종적, 그리고 문화적 다양성이 커지고 있는 현대 한국 사회의 역동적인 모습과 한국인에 대해서 살펴본다. 들어가는 말 | 1. 압축 근대화 | 2. 인구, 가구, 주거 | 3. 가족, 혼인, 여성 | 4. 국제결혼, 다문화사회5. 교육 | 6. 고용과 복지 | 7. 종교생활 및 여가생활 In this chapter, the dynamic transformation of Korean society and its people are examined. Introduction | 1. Compressed Modernization: The Key to Understanding Modern Korean Society2. Population, Households, and Dwellings | 3. Family, Marriage, and Women4. International Marriages and a Multicultural Society | 5. Education6. Employment and Welfare | 7. Religion and Leisure Time 06 문화 Culture한국인의 일상생활을 구성하는 다양한 문화적 요소 중에서 옷, 음식, 주거 양식 등을 살펴보고, 최근 전세계적으로 주목받고 있는 한국 대중문화의 몇 가지 특성을 소개한다. 들어가는 말 | 1. 한국어와 한글 | 2. 한국의 통과의례 | 3. 한국인의 옷 | 4. 주거 | 5. 음식6. 예술과 대중문화 | 맺음말 This chapter reviews some cultural elements which are a part of the everyday life of Koreans, such as clothing, food, housing, and popular culture. Introduction | 1. Korean and the Korean Alphabet | 2. Rites of Passage | 3. Clothes4. Dwellings | 5. Food | 6. Fine Arts and Pop Culture | Conclusion [특집] 동서양 문화 비교동서양의 문화 차이를 한국과 미국을 중심으로 비교 고찰해 본다.[Special Feature] Comparison of Eastern and Western CultureThis chapter focuses on a comparison between Korean and US culture to help people from other countries gain a better understanding of Korea and its culture. 07 종교와 전통문화 Religion and Religious Culture한국 종교의 특징과 각 종교가 끼친 사회문화적 영향에 대해 살펴본다. 들어가는 말 | 1. 기독교 | 2. 불교 | 3. 유교 | 4. 샤머니즘 | 맺음말 This chapter describes various features associated with religions in Korea as well as cultural traditions that have been influenced by religions. Introduction | 1. Christianity | 2. Buddhism | 3. Confucianism | 4. Shamanism | Conclusion 08 과학기술과 산업 Scientific Technology and Industry한국이 일제강점기와 한국전쟁을 통해 궤멸상태에 이르렀던 경제를 회복시키고 나아가 괄목할 만한 성장을 이루게 된 배경과 과정에 대해 산업 분야별로 살펴본다. 들어가는 말 | 1. 건설 산업 | 2. 철강 산업 | 3. 조선 산업 | 4. 자동차 산업 | 5. IT 산업6. 과학기술의 육성과 보급 | 맺음말 This chapter looks at the background of Korea’s stunning economic growth and the process of industrial development after 1960. Introduction | 1. Construction Industry | 2. Steel Industry | 3. Shipbuilding Industry | 4. Automotive Industry5. IT Industry | 6. Development and Dissemination of Science and Technology | Conclusion 참고문헌 Bibliography | 부록 Appendix  

신선한 개성과 활력이 넘치는 젊은 작가 단편작 시리즈 'K-픽션'. 시리즈의 첫 번째 작품은 박민규 작가의 <버핏과의 저녁 식사>(Dinner with Buffett)이다. 전설적인 투자의 귀재이자 미국의 5대 갑부인 워런 버핏이 매년 개최하는 오찬 이벤트를 소재로 한 작품이다. 버핏과 함께 오찬에 참석할 수 있는 기회는 경매에 부쳐지는데, 경매 최고가는 어마어마한 액수를 기록하며 많은 지원자들이 몰린다. 이번 경매의 낙찰자는 172만 달러를 기부한 한국의 28세 청년 안(Ahn). 한국의 젊은 청년 안(Ahn)과 버핏 사이의 오고가는 대화를 통해 작가는 불가항력적인 자본의 힘에 휘둘리지 않은 그 어떤 보이지 않는 존재를 그리며 태연하면서도 신랄하게 자본주의의 중심을 파고들고 있다.

신선한 개성과 활력이 넘치는 젊은 작가 단편작 시리즈 두 번째 작품. 최근 발표된 가장 우수하고 흥미로운 작품을 엄선한 은 한국 문학의 생생한 현장을 국내외 독자들과 실시간으로 공유하고자 기획되었다. 오늘의 한국 문학을 이끌어가는 개성 넘치는 신진 작가들의 최신작으로 이어지는 은 우리 문학의 가장 핫한 트렌드를 보여주고 있다. 시리즈의 두 번째 작품은 박형서 작가의 「아르판」(Arpan)이다. 작가의 글쓰기에 대한 자의식이 오롯하게 드러난 작품으로, 태국과 미얀마 접경 고산 지대에 사는 아르판이라는 한 사나이와 나의 이야기를 그린 작품이다. 원본과 사본을 가르는 경계란 무엇인가라는 근원적인 질문을 통해 예술, 문학의 본질에 대해 되묻고 있는 수작이다.

최근 발표된 가장 우수하고 흥미로운 작품을 엄선한 K-픽션 시리즈의 세 번째 작품은 손보미 작가의 「애드벌룬」(Hot Air Balloon)이다. 타인의 상처와 죽음이 우리에게 어떤 의미로 다가오고, 어떻게 우리와 함께 자리하고 있는지를 보여주는 작품이다. “남의 슬픔을 잘 이해하고 자신을 제어할 줄 안다.” 파토스를 모조리 철수시키겠다는 듯 담담하고 건조하게 기술되는 그녀의 문장에서 독자들은 철필로 꾹꾹 눌러쓴 타자의 일대기들을 조심스럽게 발음하는 법을 배운다. 타인의 상처와 죽음이 어떠한 형식의 이야기로 출현되어야 하는가를, 그리하여 산 자들이 그러한 죽음들과 어떤 형식으로 ‘공-존재’하고 있는지를 조심스럽게 보여주는 것이다.