Preface ------------------------------------------- 2
Note How to Use This Book------------------------------------------- 4
Introduction to the Story ----------------------------------------6

Background Vocabulary ------------------------------------------10
1 The Sick Dragon King ----------------------------------11
The Way to Cure the Illness --------------------- 13
3 The Efforts of the King's Subjects -------------------------17
4 The Turtle Meets the Rabbit ----------------------------23
5 The Rabbit Goes to the Sea Palace ---------------------34
6 The Rabbit's Liver ---------------------------------------------44

Appendix
Reading Comprehension -------------------------------------50
Model Answers ---------------------------------------------------------62
Text Translations ------------------------------------------------64

ㆍRead Korean masterpieces adapted into modern Korean in an easy and fun way, at different levels of difficulty!
The “Darakwon Korean Language Learning Library” series adapts Korean classics into modern Korean at levels ranging from beginner to advanced.
Based on the 'International Korean Language Standard Curriculum' and 'Development of Korean Language Education Vocabulary Contents', vocabulary and expressions appropriate for each level are presented, allowing learners to read and understand the stories with ease and enjoyment.


ㆍRead easily without a dictionary using vocabulary and expressions provided to aid reading comprehension!
At the bottom of each page, vocabulary necessary for understanding the content is provided along with its English translation, and additional explanations on grammar, expressions, and cultural background are provided in English translation, allowing you to focus on reading without a dictionary.
Additionally, an English translation of the entire text is provided for easy reference in the appendix.


ㆍImprove your listening skills by using vivid audio recorded by professional Korean voice actors!
Scan the QR code in each chapter to hear a vivid reading recorded by a professional voice actor.
Listening to a reading while looking at illustrations depicting key scenes from the text not only improves your listening skills, but also allows you to vividly understand the characters' emotions.

ㆍCheck what you've read through content comprehension questions and improve your Korean vocabulary!
In the appendix, you can review what you read in the text through various problems, and review the sentence patterns and vocabulary you need to know at that level.
Additionally, you can understand and compare Korean culture with various cultural situations through thought-expanding questions based on the text.