Read a Korean literary classic — entirely in Korean, at your level.

Sunja's Spring (??? ?) is an A2-level Korean graded reader that brings one of Korea's most beloved short stories to life. Set in a persimmon-tree village in the Korean countryside, it's a warm, funny first-love story you can read from beginning to end — without a dictionary.

About this book

This book is part of the Korean Classic Reader series by Sophora Books. It retells Camellia Flowers (???) by Kim Yu-jeong (1936), one of the most cherished works of modern Korean literature.

The story follows a shy country boy who can't understand why Sun-ja, the girl next door, keeps bothering him — pushing three dried persimmons on him, picking fights with his rooster, teasing him at every turn. He's confused and a little annoyed. But one spring day, among the yellow sansuyu blossoms, he finally understands what all her teasing really meant.

It's a gentle, humorous story about first love, misunderstanding, and the awkward, tender space between a boy and a girl who don't yet know how to say what they feel.

Chapters

?1? ??? ?? — The Persimmon Village

?2? ?? ? ? — Three Dried Persimmons

?3? ???? ? — The Power of Gochujang

?4? ?? ? ?? — My Big Mistake

?5? ???? ?? — Sun-ja and the Puffed Rice

?6? ??? ?? — Sun-ja's Secret

?7? ?? ???? — In the Field of Yellow Flowers

?8? ??? ? — Sun-ja's Spring

Who is this book for?

• Upper-beginner learners (A2 level)

- Teens, young adults, and adults

- Anyone who wants to read real Korean literature — not textbook dialogues

What you'll get from this book

• Experience a genuine Korean literary classic, reimagined for learners

- Read natural, everyday Korean at your exact level — no dictionary needed

- Build reading confidence with Key Words and footnotes on every page

- Deepen your understanding through Adaptation Notes, Character and Location guides, and Culture Notes

- Reinforce what you learn with a full Study Reference: Adverbs, Sound & Movement Words, Idiomatic Expressions, Key Grammar Patterns, and a Vocabulary Index

What about audio?

Listening matters as much as reading. The complete audiobook is available as a digital download — scan the QR code inside the book to access all tracks instantly. Read and listen together to build pronunciation and reading fluency at the same time.

Sunja's Spring

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