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More Than Myths—Moral Mirrors of a CultureKorean folktales—often passed from grandmother to grandchild, from teacher to student, from firelight to moonlight—are more than just bedtime stories. They are moral blueprints, cultural mirrors, and vessels of ancient wisdom. Because Korea, like many traditional societies, relied heavily on oral transmission, these tales were not simply entertainment. T..

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The Original Curriculum Was a StoryBefore textbooks and standardized exams, before chalkboards and digital apps, there were stories. In traditional Korean education, storytelling wasn't just entertainment—it was the core method of teaching values, transmitting knowledge, and shaping identity. Because Korea’s early education was deeply rooted in oral tradition, especially among commoners, storyte..

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Teaching Values One Sentence at a TimeIn traditional Korean homes, the most powerful lessons were not taught through textbooks or lectures, but through proverbs—short, wise sayings called 속담 (sokdam). These expressions, passed down orally from generation to generation, served as compact tools for moral education, emotional regulation, and social guidance. Because Korean society was historically ..