Hong Gildong: The First Korean Robin Hood

Описание: The Tale of Hong Gildong is one of Korea’s most beloved classic stories—
often called ‘the first Korean novel’ and frequently compared to the legend of Robin Hood.

Born as an illegitimate son during the Joseon Dynasty, Hong Gildong is denied even the right to call his father “father.”
In a rigid society built on class and bloodline, he grows up with extraordinary intelligence, martial skills, and a deep sense of justice.

Rejected by the world he was born into, Hong Gildong chooses another path.
He becomes an outlaw—not for greed, but to fight corruption, protect the powerless,
and imagine a society where people are judged by their character, not their birth.

This story is not only an adventure filled with action and rebellion,
but also a timeless reflection on social injustice, identity, and the human longing for dignity.

Told in clear, modern English, this retelling invites today’s listeners and readers
to rediscover a hero who dared to challenge an unfair world—and dream of something better.



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