Korean Mythology

Dangun Founder of Korea

The divine origin story of Dangun, the legendary founder of Korea’s first kingdom, Gojoseon.

DangunHwanung

Jumong the Archer King

A divine archer escapes betrayal to found the legendary kingdom of Goguryeo.

JumongLady Yuhwa

Park HyeokgeoseThe Six Village Chiefs

Park Hyeokgeose and the Egg

A divine child born from a mysterious egg unites six clans to found the kingdom of Silla.

King Kim SuroThe Nine Elders (Kan)

Kim Suro and the Golden Eggs

Six kings hatch from golden eggs to establish the ancient Gaya Confederacy in Korea.

The Sun and the Moon

Two brave siblings escape a hungry tiger to become the eternal lights of the sky.

The BrotherThe Sister

Heungbu and Nolbu

A kind brother finds fortune through a swallow's gift while his greedy brother faces a gourd's curse.

HeungbuNolbu

Shimcheong the Filial Daughter

A daughter's ultimate sacrifice for her blind father leads to a miraculous sea transformation.

ShimcheongShim Bong-sa

The WoodcutterThe Heavenly Maiden

The Woodcutter and the Heavenly Maiden

A woodcutter's life changes forever after a fateful encounter with a celestial being.

Kongji and Patzzi

A kind-hearted girl overcomes her stepmother's malice through the help of magical creatures.

KongjiPatzzi

The Tiger and the Dried Persimmon

A mighty tiger flees in terror, believing a sweet dried persimmon is a deadly monster.

The TigerThe Baby

The Grateful Tiger

A woodcutter saves a tiger, sparking a legendary bond of loyalty and lifelong gratitude.

The WoodcutterThe Tiger

The WoodcutterThe Magic Deer

The Magic Deer

A woodcutter’s kindness to a deer earns him a celestial bride and a journey beyond the clouds.

The Bachelor FarmerThe Snail Woman

The Snail Woman

A lonely farmer finds a magical wife hidden inside a snail shell.

Mother FrogSon Green Frog

The Green Frog

A rebellious frog learns the heavy price of disobedience after his mother's tragic final request.

The Fairy and the Woodcutter

A woodcutter’s stolen celestial marriage leads to a heartbreaking transformation and eternal longing.

The WoodcutterThe Fairy