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Korean folktales

the fairy maiden ascending to heaven while the woodcutter reaches for her in this Korean folktale.

The Fairy and the Woodcutter

Long ago, deep in the mountains of Korea, there lived a humble woodcutter and his elderly mother. The man worked tirelessly each day, chopping firewood and carrying it down the steep paths to sell in the village. Though they were poor, he was known for his kindness and gentle heart. He shared what little he had and cared for his
A sacred Korean hahoe mask shedding tears during a traditional village ritual

The Crying Mask of Andong

Lantern light drifted slowly across the packed earth of the village courtyard as elders, performers, and families gathered without chatter or laughter. The night carried a weight that everyone recognized, because this was not a festival meant for pleasure or spectacle. It was the night of ritual reckoning, when the

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