The Story of the Sun and the Moon: A Tale of Resilience

In the heat of the Korean summer, when the days stretch long and the sun feels like a heavy, golden weight over the hills, it is traditional to look toward the sky. While solar myths exist in cultures across the globe, the Korean iteration is distinct, rooted in a terrifying, domestic struggle that defines the relationship between the two celestial bodies. It is a story known to every child in Korea, often recounted during the long, dark hours of winter or under the intense gaze of the summer sun. It is the tale of the Sun and the Moon, known in Korean as Hae-wa Dal (Sun and Moon).