A0 Korean Stories
Read your first Korean stories with very short texts, concrete scenes, audio, and simple vocabulary support.
The Teacup That Was Still Warm When No One Was Home
A story about a girl named Jia who finds a mysterious warm teacup when she returns home to an empty house.
The Calligraphy Brush Left on the Wrong Desk
A student finds her missing calligraphy brush with the help of her teacher.
The Dokkaebi Who Couldn't Count Past Three
A story about a Dokkaebi who learns how to count beyond three with the help of a child.
The Drum That Beat Before the City Gates Closed
A kind man uses his big drum to help people get inside the city gates before they close at night.
The Norigae Tied to the Wrong Bag
A story about a girl named Jia who buys a beautiful traditional Korean ornament at the market and learns the importance of finding her own bag.
The Seat Left Empty at the School Play
A young girl named Jisu feels sad when her mother is late for her school performance, but everything changes when she finally arrives.
The Note Inside the Lost Umbrella
A story about a girl who finds a lost umbrella and returns it to its owner.
The Honey Citron Tea Left for the Wrong Guest
A story about a café employee who accidentally serves a honey citron tea to the wrong customer.
The Penalty Kick That Hit the Post
A young soccer player named Jiwoo learns that friendship is more important than winning when he misses a penalty kick.
The Cuckoo That Called Over the Barley Too Early
A young child observes the barley field and learns from their grandfather about a cuckoo bird that sings too early.