The Dragon of the Well: Exploring Korean Water Spirits

In the quiet countryside of Korea, particularly as the spring thaw gives way to the planting season, you might stumble upon a small, stone-walled enclosure tucked away near a village stream or a deep, moss-covered well. To an outsider, it may look like an abandoned shrine, but to the local community, it is a site of profound respect. This is often the dwelling place of the Yong (용), or the Korean dragon.