The Korean Dragon

Copy from wiki.

“The symbol of the dragon has been used extensively in Korean culture, both in Korean mythology and ancient Korean art.

Ancient texts sometimes mention sentient speaking dragons, capable of understanding complex emotions such as devotion, kindness, and gratitude. One particular Korean legend speaks of the great King Munmu, who on his deathbed wished to become a “Great dragon of the East Sea in order to protect his kingdom”.

The Korean dragon is in many ways very similar in appearance to other East Asian dragons such as the Chinese and Japanese dragons. It differs from the Chinese dragon in that it developed a longer beard.

As with China, the number nine is significant and auspicious in Korea, and dragons were said to have 81 (9×9) scales on their backs, representing yang essence. Occasionally a dragon may be depicted as carrying a giant orb known as the yeouiju (여의주), the Korean name for the mythical Cintamani, in its claws or its mouth. It was said that whoever could wield the yeouiju was blessed with the abilities of omnipotence and creation at will and that only four-toed dragons (who had thumbs with which to hold the orbs) were both wise and powerful enough to wield these orbs, as opposed to the lesser, three-toed dragons.”

There are also Imujis which are wishful to become full dragons, it is said that they are girls in spirit I read. (Upon watching D-war I am led to the understanding that these smaller dragons, the Imujis, NEED a girl who bears a dragon tattoo who will inspire the Imuji to lift in height and become enormous!)

Watching La Boheme here,

D-war next, if I can find it streaming, two Imujis fight in Los Angeles,

Korean movie,

한국 만세! 한국 만세!

Nico