B1 Korean Stories
Practice intermediate Korean with stories that stretch vocabulary, sentence structure, and inference skills.
The Night a Joseon Scholar Burned His Books
A dedicated scholar faces a difficult choice to destroy his master's writings to protect his family during a political purge in the Joseon Dynasty.
The Rooftop Where Seoul's Last Beekeeper Lives
A story about a persistent beekeeper in Seoul and how a neighbor's change of perspective brings peace.
The Soy Sauce Crocks Hidden on the Wrong Monastery Roof
A woman discovers that her late grandmother's secret soy sauce crocks were accidentally delivered to the wrong temple three years ago.
The Ssireum Belt Passed to the Wrong Son
A touching story about two brothers who discover that family heritage is more than just a physical object.
The Tide That Parts the Sea at Jindo
Jisu visits the mysterious parting sea of Jindo with her grandfather, discovering the deep meaning behind his wish to share this experience with her.
The Letter Slipped Under a Hanok Door
Two sisters reunite after three years of silence when one leaves a heartfelt letter under a traditional Korean house door.
The Last Bus Over Mireuksan Before the New Road
A woman takes a final bus ride over a mountain road to reconnect with her mother and memories of her late grandmother.
The Dokkaebi Who Could Not Cross the New Bridge
A story about a mythical creature who cannot cross a new concrete bridge until it absorbs human memories.