Samguk Yusa – 34 stories of our history in one volume

Samguk Yusa, a great history book that embodies the spirit of our people
"Samguk Yusa" is a remarkable historical book that encompasses the myths and folk tales of our people, including the Dangun myth, diverse folk beliefs and Buddhist culture, and the history of the three kingdoms of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla, as well as Gojoseon and Goryeo. By captivatingly recounting the footsteps of our people, it fully captures their history and spirit.
By reading the Samguk Yusa, the first historical book to break the stereotype that history is rigid and boring, you can increase your interest and curiosity about history and naturally get a glimpse into the lives and thoughts of our ancestors through myths, legends, and folk tales.
The 13th century, when Iryeon wrote Samguk Yusa, was a time of suffering and turmoil for the people, due to the chaos of military rule at home and the war with the Mongols abroad. Iryeon wanted to raise national pride and overcome hardship by showing how great and admirable our people were.
He wrote "Samguk Yusa." Therefore, "Samguk Yusa" is filled not only with historical facts but also with the outstanding culture and spirit of our people.
By examining the impact and consequences of the choices and decisions of historically significant figures, you can gain answers to current problems and learn wisdom and lessons from the stories of our ancestors.

The Story of Samguk Yusa: One Story, One Book a Day
Samguk Yusa (Memorabilia of the Three Kingdoms) offers a fascinating glimpse into the roots of our people, including the myth of Dangun, the origin of our nation, and Jumong, the founder of Goguryeo. It also delves into the fascinating history of the Three Kingdoms period, including the story of King Talhae, who stole our home, and the wise Queen Seondeok. Thirty-four stories from Samguk Yusa have been selected and compiled into one volume. Discover one story a day from Samguk Yusa, a story imbued with the pride and roots of our people. Reading this remarkable historical text and imbued with literary imagination will cultivate your critical thinking skills.

While preserving the spirit of the original work, it is easy and fun to read at a level suitable for children!
"Reading Samguk Yusa in One Volume" is a retelling by popular children's author Kim Jin-seop, which preserves the spirit of the original while making it accessible and enjoyable for children. Because the original Samguk Yusa contains such sophisticated content and expressions, it sometimes contains passages that may be difficult for children to understand. Therefore, we selected stories appropriate for children and refined them into a more accessible and enjoyable children's version.
Not only can you feel the power of the original work, but the unique sensibility of a fairy tale writer, as if telling an old story, has been added, making it a new storybook suitable for children before and after entering elementary school.

Read the 34 stories of Samguk Yusa with illustrations of various styles.
The Samguk Yusa stories contained in this book cover the myth of Dangun and the birth of Jumong, Onjo, and Hyeokgeose, the founders of the Three Kingdoms, who emerged from eggs. Anecdotes from the Three Kingdoms period also unfold, including the tales of Yeonorang and Seonyeo, who revived Silla's sunlight and moonlight, King Sinmun's magical flute, Manpasikjeok, and a court official who realized the transience of life through a single dream. Freely transcending the boundaries between reality and imagination, this book brims with diverse stories that embody the exceptional culture and spirit of our people.
The 34 Talmudic stories in this book are accompanied by illustrations in various styles that suit each story, providing the pleasure and emotion of reading a picture book, one by one.