Click here to download the free audiofiles   About This Book ● Easy and fun reading of classic Korean tales adapted into modern Korean by level! ● Vocabulary words and expressions for reading comprehension allow easy reading without a dictionary! ● Use vivid recordings by professional Korean voice actors to improve your listening skills! ● Improve your Korean vocabulary skills and check the content you read using comprehension questions! The “Darakwon Korean Readers” series is comprised of books that recompose classic Korean literary works to match the reading levels of students from beginner to advanced levels (A1~C2) so students can easily increase their Korean reading comprehension skills in a fun way. The first literary work in this series, “The Story of the Rabbit,” adapts a classic Korean novel about a rabbit and a turtle who represent various social classes of the Joseon Dynasty. As students enjoy reading this story, they can naturally become familiar with vocabulary words and expressions that are essential for the beginner level. In addition, through explanations about the historical background, students can understand the culture of that time period. Not only can students read the content, they can also listen to it by scanning QR codes to hear recordings of professional voice actors reading the story. Students can also use the English translations of the story and questions in the appendix at the end of the book to check their reading comprehension skills.     CONTENTS 머리말 Preface ------------------------------------------- 2 일러두기 How to Use This Book------------------------------------------- 4 작품 소개 Introduction to the Story ----------------------------------------6 배경 어휘 Background Vocabulary ------------------------------------------10 1 병에 걸린 용왕님 The Sick Dragon King ----------------------------------11 2 병을 고칠 수 있는 방법 The Way to Cure the Illness --------------------- 13 3 신하들의 노력 The Efforts of the King’s Subjects -------------------------17 4 토끼를 만난 자라 The Turtle Meets the Rabbit ----------------------------23 5 용궁으로 간 토끼 The Rabbit Goes to the Sea Palace ---------------------34 6 토끼의 간 The Rabbit’s Liver ---------------------------------------------44 부록 Appendix 내용 이해하기 Reading Comprehension -------------------------------------50 모범 답안 Answers ---------------------------------------------------------62 본문 번역 Text Translations ------------------------------------------------64

Click here to download the free audiofiles   About This Book ● Easy and fun reading of classic Korean tales adapted into modern Korean by level! ● Vocabulary words and expressions for reading comprehension allow easy reading without a dictionary! ● Use vivid recordings by professional Korean voice actors to improve your listening skills! ● Improve your Korean vocabulary skills and check the content you read using comprehension questions! The “Darakwon Korean Readers” series is comprised of books that recompose classic Korean literary works to match the reading levels of students from beginner to advanced levels (A1~C2) so students can easily increase their Korean reading comprehension skills in a fun way. The eighth literary work in this series, "The Story of Janghwa and Hongryeon," adapts a classic Korean novel about sisters Janghwa and Hongryeon who meet their end due to the machinations of their stepmother and finally settle their scores. The entire text has been reorganized at the beginner level so that students can follow the story, learn basic beginner vocabulary and expressions, and understand the culture of the time through explanations of the historical background. In addition, students can understand the culture of the time through explanations of the historical background. In addition to reading the content, students can listen to it by scanning QR codes to hear recordings of professional voice actors reading the story. Students can also use the English translations of the story and the questions in the appendix at the end of the book to test their reading comprehension. ▪ The “Darakwon Korean Readers” series adapts classic Korean tales into modern Korean suitable for beginner to advanced levels. Each book presents vocabulary words and expressions that align with the standards of the International Standard Curriculum for Korean Language and Korean Language Education Vocabulary Content Development. Students can have fun as they easily read and understand each story. ▪ English translations of vocabulary words that are necessary for understanding the story are presented at the bottom of each page, as well as additional English explanations about grammar, expressions, and cultural background, allowing students to concentrate on reading without using a dictionary. In addition, students can easily check an English translation of the entire story in the appendix of the book. ▪ Students can listen to lively recordings done by professional voice actors by scanning the QR code on each page of the story. By looking at illustrations of the story’s main scenes and listening to the voice recordings, students can not only improve their listening skills, they can also vividly understand the emotions of the characters. ▪ Using a variety of questions in the book’s appendix, students can check their reading comprehension and practice sentence structures and vocabulary words that they should know for each corresponding level. In addition, students can compare various cultural situations with Korean culture through thought expansion questions based on the content of the story.Contents 머리말 Preface 2일러두기 How to Use This Book 4작품 소개 Introduction to the Story 6등장인물 Characters 101 일찍 어머니를 잃은 두 자매 Two Sisters Who Lost Their Mother Early On 112 성격 나쁜 새어머니, 허씨 부인 The Mean Stepmother, Lady Heo 163 새어머니의 못된 거짓말 Stepmother’s Wicked Lie 234 억울하게 죽임을 당하는 장화 Janghwa Faces an Unjust Death 295 언니를 따라 연못에 뛰어든 홍련 Hongryeon Jumps Into the Pond to Follow Her Sister 356 자매의 억울함을 풀어 주는 사또 The Magistrate Who Relieves the Sisters of Their Resentment 41 7 나쁜 사람들의 결말 The Wicked Meet Their End 48부록 Appendix 내용 이해하기 Reading Comprehension 54모범 답안 Answers 69본문 번역 Text Translations 71   

Click here to download the free audiofiles   About This Book ● Easy and fun reading of classic Korean tales adapted into modern Korean by level! ● Vocabulary words and expressions for reading comprehension allow easy reading without a dictionary! ● Use vivid recordings by professional Korean voice actors to improve your listening skills! ● Improve your Korean vocabulary skills and check the content you read using comprehension questions! The “Darakwon Korean Readers” series is comprised of books that recompose classic Korean literary works to match the reading levels of students from beginner to advanced levels (A1~C2) so students can easily increase their Korean reading comprehension skills in a fun way. The second literary work in this series, “The Story of Kongjwi and Patjwi,” adapts a classic Korean novel about a kind protagonist who is tormented by her stepmother and stepsister, but overcomes her difficulties in the end. As students enjoy reading this story, they can naturally become familiar with vocabulary words and expressions that are essential for the beginner level.In addition, through explanations about the historical background, students can understand the culture of that time period. Not only can students read the content, they can also listen to it by scanning QR codes to hear recordings of professional voice actors reading the story. Students can also use the English translations of the story and questions in the appendix at the end of the book to check their reading comprehension skills.***The “Darakwon Korean Readers” series adapts classic Korean tales into modern Korean suitable for beginner to advanced levels. Each book presents vocabulary words and expressions that align with the standards of the International Standard Curriculum for Korean Language and Korean Language Education Vocabulary Content Development. Students can have fun as they easily read and understand each story.***English translations of vocabulary words that are necessary for understanding the story are presented at the bottom of each page, as well as additional English explanations about grammar, expressions, and cultural background, allowing students to concentrate on reading without using a dictionary. In addition, students can easily check an English translation of the entire story in the appendix of the book.***Students can listen to lively recordings done by professional voice actors by scanning the QR code on each page of the story. By looking at illustrations of the story’s main scenes and listening to the voice recordings, students can not only improve their listening skills, they can also vividly understand the emotions of the characters.***Using a variety of questions in the book’s appendix, students can check their reading comprehension and practice sentence structures and vocabulary words that they should know for each corresponding level. In addition, students can compare various cultural situations with Korean culture through thought expansion questions based on the content of the story. CONTENTS 머리말 Preface ------------------------------------------- 2 일러두기 How to Use This Book------------------------------------------- 4 작품 소개 Introduction to the Story ----------------------------------------6 배경 어휘 Background Vocabulary ------------------------------------------10 1 딸 콩쥐 The Daughter Kongjwi --------------------------------------11 2 새어머니와 팥쥐 The Stepmother and Patjwi -------------------------- 14 3 마을잔치 The Village Banquet----------------------------------------21 4 원님의 아내 The Village Magistrate’s Wife ----------------------------30 5 팥쥐의 비밀 Patjwi’s Secret------------------------------------------37 6 선물 The Gift-------------------------------------------------------42 부록 Appendix 내용 이해하기 Reading Comprehension -------------------------------------48 모범 답안 Answers ---------------------------------------------------------60 본문 번역 Text Translations ------------------------------------------------62

Click here to download the free audiofiles   About This Book ● Easy and fun reading of classic Korean tales adapted into modern Korean by level! ● Vocabulary words and expressions for reading comprehension allow easy reading without a dictionary! ● Use vivid recordings by professional Korean voice actors to improve your listening skills! ● Improve your Korean vocabulary skills and check the content you read using comprehension questions!The “Darakwon Korean Readers” series is comprised of books that recompose classic Korean literary works to match the reading levels of students from beginner to advanced levels (A1~C2) so students can easily increase their Korean reading comprehension skills in a fun way. The third literary work in this series, “The Story of Heungbu,” adapts a classic Korean novel about Nolbu, a greedy brother who wants to keep the assets left by his parents all to himself, and his poor but kind younger brother Heungbu. As students enjoy reading this story, they can naturally become familiar with vocabulary words and expressions that are essential for the intermediate level.In addition, through explanations about the historical background, students can understand the culture of that time period. Not only can students read the content, they can also listen to it by scanning QR codes to hear recordings of professional voice actors reading the story. Students can also use the English translations of the story and questions in the appendix at the end of the book to check their reading comprehension skills.▪ The “Darakwon Korean Readers” series adapts classic Korean tales into modern Korean suitable for beginner to advanced levels. Each book presents vocabulary words and expressions that align with the standards of the International Standard Curriculum for Korean Language and Korean Language Education Vocabulary Content Development. Students can have fun as they easily read and understand each story.▪ English translations of vocabulary words that are necessary for understanding the story are presented at the bottom of each page, as well as additional English explanations about grammar, expressions, and cultural background, allowing students to concentrate on reading without using a dictionary. In addition, students can easily check an English translation of the entire story in the appendix of the book.▪ Students can listen to lively recordings done by professional voice actors by scanning the QR code on each page of the story. By looking at illustrations of the story’s main scenes and listening to the voice recordings, students can not only improve their listening skills, they can also vividly understand the emotions of the characters.▪ Using a variety of questions in the book’s appendix, students can check their reading comprehension and practice sentence structures and vocabulary words that they should know for each corresponding level. In addition, students can compare various cultural situations with Korean culture through thought expansion questions based on the content of the story.     CONTENTS 머리말 Preface ------------------------------------------- 2 일러두기 How to Use This Book------------------------------------------- 4 작품 소개 Introduction to the Story ----------------------------------------6 등장인물 Characters ----------------------------------------------------------- 10 1 쫓겨난 흥부 Heungbu is Cast Out--------------------------------------------- 11 2 놀부에게 도움을 거절당한 흥부 Nolbu Refuses to Help Heungbu ---------------- 16 3 매를 맞아 돈을 벌려는 흥부 Heungbu Tries to Earn Money by Being Beaten --- 21 4 제비를 구해 준 흥부 Heungbu Saves a Swallow--------------------------------- 26 5 박 자르는 흥부네 Heungbu’s Family Cuts Open the Gourds -------------------- 29 6 흥부 집을 방문한 놀부 Nolbu Visits Heungbu’s House -------------------------- 33 7 제비 잡으러 나가는 놀부 Nolbu Goes to Catch a Swallow ----------------------- 37 8 박 자르는 놀부네 Nolbu’s Family Cuts Open the Gourds ----------------------- 40 9 사이좋은 형제 Close Brothers 45 부록 Appendix 내용 이해하기 Reading Comprehension -------------------------------------48 모범 답안 Answers ---------------------------------------------------------68 본문 번역 Text Translations ------------------------------------------------70

Click here to download the free audiofiles   About This Book ● Easy and fun reading of classic Korean tales adapted into modern Korean by level! ● Vocabulary words and expressions for reading comprehension allow easy reading without a dictionary! ● Use vivid recordings by professional Korean voice actors to improve your listening skills! ● Improve your Korean vocabulary skills and check the content you read using comprehension questions!The “Darakwon Korean Readers” series is comprised of books that recompose classic Korean literary works to match the reading levels of students from beginner to advanced levels (A1~C2) so students can easily increase their Korean reading comprehension skills in a fun way. The fourth literary work in this series, “The Story of Chunhyang,” adapts a classic Korean novel about the meeting of 16-year-old lovers who parted ways due to their class difference. As students enjoy reading this emotional story about a dramatic reunion, they can naturally become familiar with vocabulary words and expressions that are essential for the intermediate level. In addition, through explanations about the historical background, students can understand the culture of that time period. Not only can students read the content, they can also listen to it by scanning QR codes to hear recordings of professional voice actors reading the story. Students can also use the English translations of the story and questions in the appendix at the end of the book to check their reading comprehension skills. ▪ The “Darakwon Korean Readers” series adapts classic Korean tales into modern Korean suitable for beginner to advanced levels. Each book presents vocabulary words and expressions that align with the standards of the International Standard Curriculum for Korean Language and Korean Language Education Vocabulary Content Development. Students can have fun as they easily read and understand each story. ▪ English translations of vocabulary words that are necessary for understanding the story are presented at the bottom of each page, as well as additional English explanations about grammar, expressions, and cultural background, allowing students to concentrate on reading without using a dictionary. In addition, students can easily check an English translation of the entire story in the appendix of the book. ▪ Students can listen to lively recordings done by professional voice actors by scanning the QR code on each page of the story. By looking at illustrations of the story’s main scenes and listening to the voice recordings, students can not only improve their listening skills, they can also vividly understand the emotions of the characters. ▪ Using a variety of questions in the book’s appendix, students can check their reading comprehension and practice sentence structures and vocabulary words that they should know for each corresponding level. In addition, students can compare various cultural situations with Korean culture through thought expansion questions based on the content of the story.     Contents 머리말 Preface 2 일러두기 How to Use This Book 4 작품 소개 Introduction to the Story 6 등장인물 Characters 10 1 이몽룡과 성춘향, 광한루에서 만나다 Lee Mongryong and Seong Chunhyang meet at Gwanghallu Pavilion 11 2 몽룡과 춘향, 결혼을 약속하다 Mongryong and Chunhyang promise to wed 19 3 춘향, 몽룡과 이별하다 Chunhyang and Mongryong bid farewell 24 4 춘향, 변 사또의 수청을 거절하다 Chunhyang refuses to serve Magistrate Byeon 29 5 춘향, 감옥에 갇히다 Chunhyang is imprisoned 36 6 몽룡, 암행어사가 되다 Mongryong becomes a secret royal inspector 40 7 몽룡, 거지가 되어 나타나다 Mongryong appears as a beggar 45 8 암행어사 출두야! Here comes the secret royal inspector! 51 9 춘향과 몽룡, 사랑을 이루다 Chunhyang and Mongryong’s love is realized 56 부록 Appendix 내용 이해하기 Reading Comprehension 60 모범 답안 Answers 82 본문 번역 Text Translations 85

Click here to download the free audiofiles   About This Book ● Easy and fun reading of classic Korean tales adapted into modern Korean by level! ● Vocabulary words and expressions for reading comprehension allow easy reading without a dictionary! ● Use vivid recordings by professional Korean voice actors to improve your listening skills! ● Improve your Korean vocabulary skills and check the content you read using comprehension questions!The “Darakwon Korean Readers” series is comprised of books that recompose classic Korean literary works to match the reading levels of students from beginner to advanced levels (A1~C2) so students can easily increase their Korean reading comprehension skills in a fun way. The seventh literary work in this series, “The Story of Jeon Woo-chi,” adapts a classic Korean novel about Jeon Woo-chi, who uses mysterious magic to help people in trouble and punish wicked members of the ruling class. As students enjoy reading this delightful and witty story about the magic that Jeon Woo-chi performs, they can naturally become familiar with vocabulary words and expressions that are essential at the intermediate level.In addition, through explanations about the historical background, students can understand the culture of that time period. Not only can students read the content, they can also listen to it by scanning QR codes to hear recordings of professional voice actors reading the story. Students can also use the English translations of the story and questions in the appendix at the end of the book to check their reading comprehension skills. ▪ The “Darakwon Korean Readers” series adapts classic Korean tales into modern Korean suitable for beginner to advanced levels. Each book presents vocabulary words and expressions that align with the standards of the International Standard Curriculum for Korean Language and Korean Language Education Vocabulary Content Development. Students can have fun as they easily read and understand each story. ▪ English translations of vocabulary words that are necessary for understanding the story are presented at the bottom of each page, as well as additional English explanations about grammar, expressions, and cultural background, allowing students to concentrate on reading without using a dictionary. In addition, students can easily check an English translation of the entire story in the appendix of the book. ▪ Students can listen to lively recordings done by professional voice actors by scanning the QR code on each page of the story. By looking at illustrations of the story’s main scenes and listening to the voice recordings, students can not only improve their listening skills, they can also vividly understand the emotions of the characters. ▪ Using a variety of questions in the book’s appendix, students can check their reading comprehension and practice sentence structures and vocabulary words that they should know for each corresponding level. In addition, students can compare various cultural situations with Korean culture through thought expansion questions based on the content of the story.     Contents 머리말 Preface 2일러두기 How to Use This Book 4작품 소개 Introduction to the Story 6등장인물 Characters 101 지혜로운 전우치 Jeon Woo-chi the Wise 112 병 속의 전우치 Jeon Woo-chi in the Bottle 173 거울 속의 전우치 Jeon Woo-chi in the Mirror 234 전우치, 자신을 무시하는 사람들을 혼내 주다Jeon Woo-chi Teaches a Lesson to People who Look Down on Him 265 전우치가 준 신비한 그림 A Remarkable Picture Jeon Woo-chi Gives Away 306 전우치, 산적들의 두목과 싸워서 이기다Jeon Woo-chi Fights Leader of the Bandits, and Wins 367 전우치, 누명을 쓰다 Jeon Woo-chi Is Framed 438 전우치, 특별한 경험을 하다 Jeon Woo-chi Has a Special Experience 499 전우치, 서화담을 만나다 Jeon Woo-chi Meets Seo Hwa-dam 54부록 Appendix내용 이해하기 Reading Comprehension 62모범 답안 Answers 82본문 번역 Text Translations 84

Click here to download the free audiofiles   About This Book ● Easy and fun reading of classic Korean tales adapted into modern Korean by level! ● Vocabulary words and expressions for reading comprehension allow easy reading without a dictionary! ● Use vivid recordings by professional Korean voice actors to improve your listening skills! ● Improve your Korean vocabulary skills and check the content you read using comprehension questions!The “Darakwon Korean Readers” series is comprised of books that recompose classic Korean literary works to match the reading levels of students from beginner to advanced levels (A1~C2) so students can easily increase their Korean reading comprehension skills in a fun way. The fifth literary work in this series, “The Story of Sim Cheong,” adapts a classic Korean novel that allows students to consider what true filial piety is through the story of Sim Cheong, who sacrificed herself so that her father could regain his sight, while naturally becoming familiar with vocabulary words and expressions that are essential for the advanced level. In addition, through explanations about the historical background, students can understand the culture of that time period. Not only can students read the content, they can also listen to it by scanning QR codes to hear recordings of professional voice actors reading the story. Students can also use the English translations of the story and questions in the appendix at the end of the book to check their reading comprehension skills. ▪ The “Darakwon Korean Readers” series adapts classic Korean tales into modern Korean suitable for beginner to advanced levels. Each book presents vocabulary words and expressions that align with the standards of the International Standard Curriculum for Korean Language and Korean Language Education Vocabulary Content Development. Students can have fun as they easily read and understand each story. ▪ English translations of vocabulary words that are necessary for understanding the story are presented at the bottom of each page, as well as additional English explanations about grammar, expressions, and cultural background, allowing students to concentrate on reading without using a dictionary. In addition, students can easily check an English translation of the entire story in the appendix of the book. ▪ Students can listen to lively recordings done by professional voice actors by scanning the QR code on each page of the story. By looking at illustrations of the story’s main scenes and listening to the voice recordings, students can not only improve their listening skills, they can also vividly understand the emotions of the characters. ▪ Using a variety of questions in the book’s appendix, students can check their reading comprehension and practice sentence structures and vocabulary words that they should know for each corresponding level. In addition, students can compare various cultural situations with Korean culture through thought expansion questions based on the content of the story.  Contents 머리말 Preface 2 일러두기 How to Use This Book 4 작품 소개 Introduction to the Story 6 등장인물 Characters 10 1 심 봉사, 부인을 잃고 심청을 얻다 Blind Man Sim Loses His Wife and Gains Sim Cheong 11 2 심청, 장님 아버지 밑에서 잘 자라다 Sim Cheong Grows Well under Her Blind Father’s Care 16 3 심 봉사, 공양미 300석을 약속하다 Blind Man Sim Promises 300 Sacks of Rice Offered to Buddha 21 4 심청, 공양미 300석에 몸을 팔다 Sim Cheong Sells Herself for 300 Sacks of Rice Offered to Buddha 27 5 심청, 인당수에 몸을 던지다 Sim Cheong Throws Her Body into the Indangsu Sea 32 6 옥황상제, 효녀 심청을 살리다 The Great Jade Emperor Saves the Dutiful Daughter Sim Cheong 42 7 심청, 연꽃 타고 황후가 되다 Sim Cheong Rides a Lotus Blossom and Becomes Empress 47 8 심 봉사, 고난의 삶을 살다 Blind Man Sim Lives a Life of Hardship 54 9 심 봉사, 눈을 뜨다 Blind Man Sim Regains His Sight 59 부록 Appendix 내용 이해하기 Reading Comprehension 66 모범 답안 Answers 88 본문 번역 Text Translations 90  

Click here to download the free audiofiles   About This Book ● Easy and fun reading of classic Korean tales adapted into modern Korean by level! ● Vocabulary words and expressions for reading comprehension allow easy reading without a dictionary! ● Use vivid recordings by professional Korean voice actors to improve your listening skills! ● Improve your Korean vocabulary skills and check the content you read using comprehension questions!The “Darakwon Korean Readers” series is comprised of books that recompose classic Korean literary works to match the reading levels of students from beginner to advanced levels (A1~C2) so students can easily increase their Korean reading comprehension skills in a fun way. The fifth literary work in this series, “The Story of Sim Cheong,” adapts a classic Korean novel that allows students to consider what true filial piety is through the story of Sim Cheong, who sacrificed herself so that her father could regain his sight, while naturally becoming familiar with vocabulary words and expressions that are essential for the advanced level. In addition, through explanations about the historical background, students can understand the culture of that time period. Not only can students read the content, they can also listen to it by scanning QR codes to hear recordings of professional voice actors reading the story. Students can also use the English translations of the story and questions in the appendix at the end of the book to check their reading comprehension skills. ▪ The “Darakwon Korean Readers” series adapts classic Korean tales into modern Korean suitable for beginner to advanced levels. Each book presents vocabulary words and expressions that align with the standards of the International Standard Curriculum for Korean Language and Korean Language Education Vocabulary Content Development. Students can have fun as they easily read and understand each story. ▪ English translations of vocabulary words that are necessary for understanding the story are presented at the bottom of each page, as well as additional English explanations about grammar, expressions, and cultural background, allowing students to concentrate on reading without using a dictionary. In addition, students can easily check an English translation of the entire story in the appendix of the book. ▪ Students can listen to lively recordings done by professional voice actors by scanning the QR code on each page of the story. By looking at illustrations of the story’s main scenes and listening to the voice recordings, students can not only improve their listening skills, they can also vividly understand the emotions of the characters. ▪ Using a variety of questions in the book’s appendix, students can check their reading comprehension and practice sentence structures and vocabulary words that they should know for each corresponding level. In addition, students can compare various cultural situations with Korean culture through thought expansion questions based on the content of the story.  Contents 머리말 Preface 2일러두기 How to Use This Book 4작품 소개 Introduction to the Story 6등장인물 Characters 101 용의 기운을 받고 태어나다 Born with the Vigor of a Dragon 112 아버지를 아버지라 부르지 못하다 Unable to Call His Father 153 초란의 흉계에 빠지다 Falling into Choran’s Evil Plot 204 사람을 죽이고 집을 떠나다 Killing Someone and Leaving Home 245 활빈당의 대장이 되다 Becoming the Leader of the Hwalbindang 326 의적 활동에 앞장서다 Leading the Rightous Outlaws 367 임금을 만나다 Meeting the King 448 새로운 땅을 찾아서 In Search of a New Land 529 율도국의 왕이 되다 Becoming the King of Yuldo Island 55부록 Appendix내용 이해하기 Reading Comprehension 60모범 답안 Answers 80본문 번역 Text Translations 83