Korean Folktales in English – Details, episodes & analysis

"The Two Brothers" is a Korean folktale based on a true story of two Korean brothers named Sung Man and Sook Lee, who lived during the late Koryo and early Chosun period. The Lee brothers were from the province called Choongcheongnam-do. The Lee brothers were not only kind to one another, but their love and respect for their parents were so great that in 1420, King Saejong gave them a special reward for their filial piety. The story of their brotherly love and devotion to each other, and their family, led to this famous Korean folktale.

This is a Korean folktale about a girl who perseveres through some of life's most difficult hardships and wins the heart of a nobleman.

콩쥐팥쥐 이야기입니다! 영어로 재미있게 들어보세요~

Retold by Alex and Esther Song

Narrated by Esther Song

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Music Attribution:

Comedy Short 3 by Rafael Krux

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6402-comedy-short-3

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Happy Asian Intro 01 by TaigaSoundProd

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7136-happy-asian-intro-01

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Sound Credits:

Daily Sounds » Opening, closing door.WAV

by magnus589

https://freesound.org/people/magnus589/sounds/269467/

Footstep

by Natty23

https://freesound.org/people/Natty23/sounds/348355/

Footsteps on leaves.wav

by ceberation

https://freesound.org/people/ceberation/sounds/235514/

Water Pouring » Water, Pouring, A.wav

by InspectorJ

https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/

Sanchon Drum - Seoul Korea.wav

by RTB45

https://freesound.org/people/RTB45/sounds/161972/

clothes rustle

by youandbiscuitme

https://freesound.org/people/youandbiscuitme/sounds/258235/

AfternoonAtDismembermentGorge » GeneralCrowdAmbienceFromMiddleOfHill.wav

by daveincamas

https://freesound.org/people/daveincamas/sounds/45905/

This Korean folktale teaches us a lesson about the dangers of greed and growing rich too quickly, and the importance of working hard and diligently for your wealth.

요술 항아리는 쉽게 버는 재물은 쉽게 잃는다는 진리를 가르쳐주는 재미있는 한국 전레동화입니다.

Retold by Alex Song

Narrated by Esther Song

For more information: storytimescafe@gmail.com

Sound Credits:

Music

Stalker by Rafael Krux

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5413-stalker-

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sound Effects

Shoveling

by andersmmg

https://freesound.org/people/andersmmg/sounds/516318/

Shovels » More fighting with shovels.wav

by CGEffex

https://freesound.org/people/CGEffex/sounds/96214/

Sound Effects Library » Digging sand with a shovel

by Ruben_Uitenweerde

https://freesound.org/people/Ruben_Uitenweerde/sounds/486228/

Bodies falling to floor / ground » Body falling to floor 6

by JakLocke

https://freesound.org/people/JakLocke/sounds/261297/

Foley sounds » Fight - fighting men

by vedas

https://freesound.org/people/vedas/sounds/178673/

This is a funny story about a tiger who mistakingly thinks a persimmon is a scary monster, and a cow thief who thinks the tiger is a cow. A cute lesson about the importance of never being too sure of yourself.

Story retold by Esther Song

Narrated by Esther Song

Sound Credits...

Ad background music:

Happy Dreams by WinnieTheMoog

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6046-happy-dreams

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Story background music:

Ambient Bongos by Alexander Nakarada

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License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sound effects:

forest sounds » walk-forest01.wav

by JanKoehl

https://freesound.org/people/JanKoehl/sounds/85601/

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This is a clever little Korean folktale loved by people of all ages. The story reminds us that we should never forget to be grateful to those that help us.   

Story retold by Alex Song 

Edited by Esther Song 

Narrated by Esther Song  

Ad background music: Happy Dreams by WinnieTheMoog, Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6046-happy-dreams, License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Background music: The Way To Kataka by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/11-the-way-to-katakaLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sound effects from: www.freesound.org www.zapsplat.com  

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This is a fun Korean folktale about a lazy boy who wishes to become a cow and learns a great lesson. We hope you enjoy!  

Storytimes Cafe creates fun, wholesome stories that the whole family can enjoy.  Great for bedtime stories or just a storytime break for the kids during the day!  For more information: storytimescafe@gmail.com  

Retold by Alex Song 

Edited by Esther Song 

Narrated by Esther and Alex Song  

Ad background music: Happy Dreams by WinnieTheMoog, Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6046-happy-dreams, License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Music Credits: Comedy Short 1 by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6400-comedy-short-1License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

Sound Effects: Sound Design » Magic Sound.wav by Uzbazur https://freesound.org/people/Uzbazur/sounds/449984/ S

outheast Asia » Crickets in the night by caquet https://freesound.org/people/caquet/sounds/221164/ 

cows » Cow.wav by Benboncan https://freesound.org/people/Benboncan/sounds/58277/