Korean folk tales

A collection of traditional stories from Korea presents dozens of short narratives that blend the supernatural with everyday life, featuring ghosts, imps, fairies and magical transformations alongside human follies and virtues. Episodes range from hauntings and revenge of animals to encounters with seers, geomancers and temple figures, with recurring themes of moral retribution, filial duty, and religious belief. The volume alternates eerie and comic tones, pairs vivid folk imagination with social satire, and includes brief biographical and explanatory notes that help place each tale within its cultural and philosophical context.