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Magic spring

a Korean folktale
1993
An old man and his wife discover a fountain of youth and benefit from its magic, but the water has a different effect on their greedy neighbor.

The rabbit and the dragon king

based on a Korean tale
2002
Thanks to a quick-witted rabbit and a seaworthy turtle, an ill dragon king regains his desire to live.

Older brother, younger brother

a Korean folktale
1995
After being turned out by his greedy older brother, Hungbu and his family manage to prosper when his kindness to an injured sparrow is richly rewarded.

Pigling

a Cinderella story : a Korean tale
2009
A Korean adaptation of the Cinderella story told in graphic novel format, featuring Pigling, a young girl whose stepmother and stepsister treat her badly.

The Korean Cinderella

1993
In this version of Cinderella set in ancient Korea, Pear Blossom, a stepchild, eventually comes to be chosen by the magistrate to be his wife.

The seven brothers and the Big Dipper

Hungbu, Nolbu and the magic gourds
1990
A bilingual retelling of two Korean folktales, the first about the Big Dipper and seven devoted brothers, and the second about two brothers who plant gourds that reveal the difference between greed and compassion.

The lazy man

The spring of youth
1990
A bilingual retelling of two Korean folktales, the first about a man who is transformed into an ox to learn the value of hard work, and the second about a man's search for immortality.

The greedy princess

The rabbit and the tiger
1990
A bilingual retelling of two Korean folktales, the first about a greedy princess and three brothers who learn about trust and humility, and the second about a hungry tiger who learns not to trust rabbits.

The princess and the beggar

a Korean folktale
1993
A sad princess finds happiness after marrying a beggar.

The rabbit's escape

1995
Tricked into visiting the underwater kingdom where the Dragon King of the East Sea wants his liver, a clever rabbit uses his wits to escape.

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