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Ureong Gaksi

The mysterious woman who emerges from a snail to help in a farmer’s home.

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Tradition

After taking home a snail, a poor farmer finds meals prepared in his absence. He watches secretly and discovers a woman emerging from it.

Legacy

Their meeting leads to different stories of marriage, separation and reunion. There is no single ending shared by all versions.

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