Let’s Play Together, Not Alone!On a beautiful sunny day, a tiger is swinging alone on a swing. Despite pumping his legs with all his might, playing by himself feels rather dull. Soon he tries flying a kite, but the string snaps and breaks. Just when the tiger feels dejected, a friend approaches-a rabbit! The rabbit suggests they play a game together, and the two start playing dakssaum, a game where two people hop around on one foot. When the tiger loses his balance and tumbles down with a thud, marbles roll out of his pocket. Naturally, the two friends begin playing guseul-chigi, or Korean marbles.As they want to continue playing games, the tiger and rabbit move on to spinning tops to see whose top spins the longest. Then they go on to play ddakji-chigi (ddakji slapping) to see who can flip their opponent’s ddakji (folded paper tile) first before wrestling to see who can stay standing the longest. Later, while making a cave-shaped mud house for a toad, a sudden burst of rain sends them rushing to the rabbit’s house. What games will they play next?K-Games from Squid Game! Discover Them Through This Picture BookShall We PLAY Together? captures twelve animal friends spending their day enjoying traditional Korean games from morning until night. This picture book provides information about Korea’s traditional games while also allowing readers to experience the diverse atmosphere of a Korean village landscape and the daily lives of villagers.Shall We PLAY Together? is exactly the kind of a nonfiction picture book we all need right now. Thanks to the Netflix series Squid Game, people of all ages have become familiar with many traditional Korean games. This has sparked growing interest in learning the specific rules of these games and discovering other Korean games beyond those featured in the series. In short, people want more detailed information about these types of games. Furthermore, the fascination with K-pop and Korean culture extends to curiosity about other aspects of Korean heritage that both children and adults can enjoy together. Most importantly, traditional Korean games that have been passed down through the generations might offer people a rare opportunity to cultivate the spirit of cooperation and consideration for others-something that seems sorely lacking in today’s world.There are many reasons to fall in love with this book, but perhaps its greatest appeal lies in how it combines a universality that transcends cultures and generations, with unique characteristics that are distinctly Korean. The book allows readers of all ages to physically experience diverse cultures together-and that’s what makes Shall We PLAY Together? so special.A Book to Enjoy Anytime, Anywhere, with AnyoneShall We PLAY Together? unfolds through traditional Korean games played from dawn to dusk, featuring author Gahee Kim’s characteristically soft colored-pencil illustrations that warmly capture the pure hearts of children. The story begins with a tiger swinging alone outside in the middle of the day. It expands as a rabbit joins the tiger for a series of two-player games, then moves indoors when sudden rain pours down, and gradually grows to include all twelve zodiac animal friends playing group games after the weather clears. As evening approaches and everyone returns home, the book concludes with quiet games perfect for families to enjoy together in the late evening.Additionally, the book includes an appendix with detailed information that readers might find interesting: the characteristics of games from different eras, the unique meaning of “kkakdugi” (a special role in Korean traditional games), and similar traditional games found in various cultures around world. We hope you’ll explore Korea’s diverse culture through Shall We PLAY Together?, a book filled with traditional Korean games that can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere, and with anyone.

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 eighth literary work in this series, "The Story of Janghwa and Hongryeon," adapts a classic Korean novel about sisters Janghwa and Hongryeon who meet their end due to the machinations of their stepmother and finally settle their scores. The entire text has been reorganized at the beginner level so that students can follow the story, learn basic beginner vocabulary and expressions, and understand the culture of the time through explanations of the historical background. In addition, students can understand the culture of the time through explanations of the historical background. In addition to reading the content, students can 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 the questions in the appendix at the end of the book to test their reading comprehension. ▪ 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 일찍 어머니를 잃은 두 자매 Two Sisters Who Lost Their Mother Early On 112 성격 나쁜 새어머니, 허씨 부인 The Mean Stepmother, Lady Heo 163 새어머니의 못된 거짓말 Stepmother’s Wicked Lie 234 억울하게 죽임을 당하는 장화 Janghwa Faces an Unjust Death 295 언니를 따라 연못에 뛰어든 홍련 Hongryeon Jumps Into the Pond to Follow Her Sister 356 자매의 억울함을 풀어 주는 사또 The Magistrate Who Relieves the Sisters of Their Resentment 41 7 나쁜 사람들의 결말 The Wicked Meet Their End 48부록 Appendix 내용 이해하기 Reading Comprehension 54모범 답안 Answers 69본문 번역 Text Translations 71   

Get familiar with the stories only Koreans know! Polish your reading skills and learn everyday cultural expressions with these fun Korean folktales. Look Inside the book on Vimeo Free audio files are available HERE How You’ll Learn Discover Korean culture through 15 classic stories Pick up words, phrases, and grammar in context Follow along and concentrate better with native audio Remember the tortoise and the hare? What about the green frogs? Surely you’ve heard of the snail bride? From Han Seokbong to Hong Gildong, Korean Folktales in Conversation clues you in on Korea’s most famous old stories and how they come up in everyday life — all while you practice your reading skills!Culture and ConversationDive deeper into Korean culture with 15 classic stories. Pick up useful folktale-based phrases sure to impress a native speaker.Learning in ContextPick up new words and phrases naturally in every story. Understand better with English translations and helpful reading supports for vocab and grammar.Read and ListenFollow along with our audio track word by word, story by story. Each story comes to life recorded by native speakers.Table of ContentsPrefaceHow To Use This Book01 I Am Not Scared of Tigers!호랑이와 곶감 The Tiger and the Dried Persimmon02 Whatever You Say, I Will Do the Opposite.청개구리 이야기 The Green Frogs03 Darkness Cannot Stop Us한석봉과 어머니 Han Seokbong and His Mother04 Magpies Never Forget은혜 갚은 까치 The Magpie Which Repaid a Favor05 Or Else I Will Eat You.해와 달이 된 남매 The Brother and Sister Who Became the Sun and the Moon06 No bottom, No gain콩쥐 팥쥐 Kongjwi and Patjwi07 Uh-oh, This Is Unexpected.혹부리 할아버지 The Old Man with a Lump08 Making a Long Distance Relationship Work견우와 직녀 Gyeonu and Jiknyeo09 Confidence Maketh Con Man대동강을 판 김 선달 Seondal Kim Who Sold the Daedong River10 Don’t Be Greedy, Bro!흥부와 놀부 Heungbu and Nolbu11 How to Become an Actual Cow-boy소가 된 게으름뱅이 The Lazy Man Who Became a Cow12 Doppelganger Alert손톱 먹은 쥐 The Mouse That Ate Fingernails13 A Huge Fan of Garlic단군 이야기 The Dan-gun Story14 Someone Is In My House!우렁이 각시 The Snail Bride15 The Most Famous Name In Korea홍길동전 The Tale of Hong GildongGrammar PointGlossar  

This is an English edition of the bestseller comic book Far Countries, Neighboring Countries 9 - Korea (Sae Mon Nara Iun Nara 9 - Uri Nara). The book is to introduce real aspects of Korea that are sometimes misunderstood and unknown to foreigners. Through skillfully chosen subjects - e.g., spicy food, education fever, conglomerates, the tension between North and South Korea - Won-bok Rhie explores the unique manifestations of Korean attitudes that are often misunderstood by foreigners. It is a fascinating exploration of the Korean mindset that weaves together history, sociology and cultural anthropology. The insightful discussions on Korea's place between China and Japan, its more well-known neighbors, also clear the fog away as to who the Korean people are.About the authorWon-bok Rhie is one of Korea's most famous cartoonists. After obtaining a bachelor's degree in architecture at Seoul National University, he studied graphic design at Müster University in Germany, where he obtained the degree of Dipl. Designer. He is the author of numerous comic books that focus on introducing historical, cultural and economic issues to the layman. He also has run many comic strip series in Korea's most prestigious daily newspapers and magazines. Korea Unmasked is part of a 9-volume series of comic books on several European countries and Japan and Korea, all of which became bestsellers in Korea. Rhie is also a professor of graphic design at Duksung Women's University in Seoul, Korea. In 1993, he was awarded the prestigious Noonsol Award in recognition of his contributions to the development of the Korean cartoon industry. From 1998 to 2000, he also served as the president of the Korean Society of Cartoon and Animation Studies.Table of contentsForewordIntroduction1 Neighbors but Strangers : Korea, China and Japan2 The Korean People3 The Successes and Tribulations of the Koreans4 The Long and Treacherous Road to ReunificationTranslators' Notes : Jung Un, Louis Choi

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  

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  

More than ten years after SAMTOH’s publication of the heartfelt Korean picture book <온양이> comes its English version Dear Onyang, translated by the granddaughter of North Korean refugees who were rescued during the Heungnam evacuation.  Dear Onyang is a historical fiction story that takes place in the Heungnam evacuation of December 1950 during the Korean War. From December 15 to 24, the U.S.-led UN troops carried out an evacuation by sea for tens of thousands of North Korean refugees. These refugees traveled from the North Korean port of Heungnam to South Korea. The story follows 9-year-old Myeong-ho, his pregnant mother, and younger brother Myeong-nam as they make the difficult journey from their village to the port. When Myeong-ho’s family finally manages to board the last ship, the Onyang, Myeong-ho’s mother gives birth to their younger sister, who they name after the ship. A poignant story of life and hope, Dear Onyang encourages readers to shine a light on the dark memories of war to brighten the future before us. About the Author Seon An-na was born and raised in Ulju County of Ulsan City. She became a writer in 1990 after receiving the Saebeot Literary Award. In 1991, she won an annual spring literary contest held by the Korean newspaper, Dong-a Ilbo. Since then, she has published several other children’s books, picture books, and essays in criticism. Seon is the recipient of the Korean Children’s Book Award, the Sejong Children’s Literature Award, and the Korean Children’s Literature Award.  

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 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

Eleven Classic Korean Narratives including Myths, Folktales, Sino-Korean Novels and Poetry Readers can come to know not only the pleasure of reading stories, but also delight in learning about Korea through this book, like Korean culture, Korean history and Koreans' ways of thinking in the old days. Even though this book consists of only Korean classic narratives, this doesn't mean that only Koreans can understand it. Everyone can understand and enjoy a “Classic.”What Brings "Classics" Alive is the Readers' EmpathyA lonely boy becomes a hero who establishes a nation; a daughter who is abandoned becomes a goddess who manages death; a wife and husband, both ordinary people, become a queen and king in a foreign country or gods of a country. These stories show that if people take advantage of their merits and use their power in support of others, they can accomplish wonderful things and gain happiness even when they possess nothing special. The reason that these stories survive for such a long time without being forgotten and move the people who read them is that people consider the thoughts and feelings in these stories to be precious.A Way of Communicating with Time: The World of Classical ImaginationReading the classics is similar to the experience of communicating across time. The world of classics, which appears interesting and mysterious, also contains the dreams and hopes of contemporary people. Even though the past has disappeared, we are encountering the dreams and hopes of people from olden times as you read the classics and fall into the world of these stories. CONTENTS PrefaceNarratives about Origins and the World of Myths- The Myth of King Dongmyeong- The Myth of Princess Bari- Yeonohrang and SeonyeoStories of Love and Marriage- Seodong and Princess Seonhwa- The Idiot Ondal and Princess Pyeonggang- Domi and His WifeBeautiful Person, Beautiful Mind- Madam Suro- The Filial Daughter JieunThe World of Fantasy- Josin’s Dream- Kim Hyeon Gam Ho: The Love between Kim Hyeon and a Lady Tiger- Yi Saeng Gyu Jang Jeon: The Story of Yi Saeng Peering Over the WallEpilogue   ABOUT THE AUTHOR Choe Key-sookAn Associate Professor in the Institute of Korean Studies at Yonsei University, South Korea, Dr. Key-Sook Choe’s main research fields include Korean classical narrative, Korean printed media during the early modern period, gender studies, and affective studies. She received her Ph.D. from the graduate school of Yonsei University, where she specialized in Korean classical literature. Published books include Cheonyeo-gwisin (Female Ghosts), 2013; Joseon sidae Eorini Inmunhak (Humanities for Children in the Joseon Period), 2013; and Hwansang (The Fantastics in Literature), 2003; published collaborations include Jipdan Gamseong-ui Gyeobo (A History of Collective Affects), 2017; Bonjour Pansori! (in French), 2017; Gamseong Sahoe (Affective Society), 2014; and Gamjeong-eui Inmunhak (Humanities of Emotions), 2013.

Bilingual English-Korean Shim Ch'ong, 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.

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 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 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 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.

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 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.