Korean Folk Tales Reader

Five supernatural tales from Korea's Joseon-era folklore tradition.

Discover five beloved legends from Korea's rich folk tradition, drawn from 'Korean Folk Tales: Imps, Ghosts and Fairies' (Im Bang & Yi Ryuk, 1913).

Read the original English translations side-by-side with their Korean counterparts — featuring scholars, geomancers, witches, demons, and military heroes from the Joseon era. Each tale brings a vivid window into the supernatural beliefs and moral values of classical Korea.

Built-in vocabulary support, audio, and pinyin-style romanisation help you follow along in Korean.