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Hello~~ This is JIRO. In Korea, the seventh day of the seventh lunar month is called Chilseok, a traditional seasonal festival associated with the legendary lovers Gyeonwoo and Jiknyeo. Separated by the Milky Way, they are said to meet only once a year with the help of magpies forming the Ojakgyo Bridge. In this article, we explore their legend, Korean Chilseok traditions, the meaning of Chilseok Rain, and how this seasonal tradition is celebrated in neighboring China and Japan. JIRO SEASONAL TRADITIONS SPECIAL #003 CHILSEOK JIRO SEASONAL TRADITIONS SPECIAL #003 CHILSEOK The Legend of Gyeonwoo and Jiknyeo Jiknyeo was the granddaughter of the Heavenly God. She was a skilled weaver and a hardworking young woman. The Heavenly God arranged for her to marry  Gyeonwoo, a cowherd known as “Hago,” who lived on the other side of the Milky Way. The two fell in love at first sight, and their love grew so deep that they eventually got married. However, caught up in the joys of ...

Hello~~ This is JIRO! It’s been such a long time since our last post, but we’re back with some exciting news—JIRO is returning! ! Let’s jump right in! To. Our Readers JIRO is back!! From. JIRO JIRO is back in business! (26.08.14~) Hello~~ This is JIRO! After taking about a month  to reorganize and recharge, JIRO is ready to make a comeback!! Thank you for  waiting for us! ^^ The reason JIRO took a break to reorganize was to ask ourselves: 'Were the topics of JIRO’s content becoming too predictable?' 'Were we trying to cover too much without a clear goal or direction?' 'Were we simply creating content mechanically, following the same familiar format?' We took this time to reorganize and find the answers to these questions. In its early days, JIRO began as a.. “consulting partner that unlocks the hidden potential of local communities,” visiting local festivals and suggesting ways they could be improved. In the middle and later stages of JIRO, we gradually shi...

Hello! This is JIRO! 😊 A general dressed in red, whose fearless tactics struck fear into the invading army. Follow the story of Gwak Jae-woo, the Red-Robed General who led Korea's first Righteous Army, and discover the history of Uiryeong. The story of the Red-Robed General, which was even adapted into a film! Why was he called the Red-Robed General? He always wore red robes and called himself the Red-Robed General (Hongui Janggun, 紅衣將軍). He charged through enemy lines with incredible speed, striking and retreating as if he were flying. Although the enemy unleashed volleys of bullets and arrows, they could never hit him. The 25th Year of King Seonjo... Before the war, General Gwak Jae-woo lived a peaceful life as a scholar in the mountains. But when the Imjin War broke out, he stood up, saying, "We cannot leave the defense of our country to the government alone." He hung a drum from a zelkova tree at the entrance of the village and beat it to gather the people. Thus, he ...

Hello! This is JIRO! Did you know that Korea's famous folk tale Heungbu and Nolbu is connected to a real place? Known for its timeless message that kindness is rewarded, Heungbu and Nolbu has been cherished for generations in Korea. In Namwon, there is a village believed to be where Heungbu began a new life and found prosperity. Local legends and traditional place names still preserve traces of the story, allowing visitors to experience the tale beyond the pages of the book. Let's explore Heungbu Village and discover where folklore meets travel. Where Is the Setting of Heungbu and Nolbu? A beloved Korean folk tale about kindness, generosity, and good fortune. Seong-ri Village in Namwon is believed to be the place where Heungbu settled and found prosperity, based on local legends and traditional place names. According to local tradition, this village is considered a place that brings good fortune and prosperity. Heungbu and Nolbu is one of Korea's best-known folk tales. It t...

Hello, this is JIRO! It's been a while since our last post. We hope you've been doing well. Today, we'd like to introduce Chuncheon through one of Korea's most beloved literary classics, Camellias by Kim You-jeong. Let's discover the real flower behind the story and explore the places that inspired it! Did you know? The flower in Kim You-jeong's Korean classic Camellias is actually a Korean spicebush flower? Why is the story called Camellias? In the Gangwon region,  people once called the Korean spicebush ,  which blooms with small yellow flowers  in early spring, " mountain camellia. " Because true camellias were rare there, Kim You-jeong used this local name as the title of his story. One of the Most Famous Scenes in the Story "Bet you don't have this at your house!" Jeomsuni teases the boy almost every day. She starts chicken fights, throws potatoes at him, and picks on him whenever she can. Yet behind her playful teasing, the author ...