Korean History Before Sleep: "General Im" | A Debt of Gratitude Revived Amid War

Welcome to Slow Night, Ancient Tales. Tonight we bring you "General Im," from Kim Dong-in's Book of Historical Tales. Im Mun, a young scholar on his way to a civil service exam, is bitten by a venomous snake in the mountains of Deogyu and saved by a mysterious hermit. Years later, he rises to become a great general in Qing China — only to encounter that same benefactor again, in the middle of the devastating Manchu invasion of Korea. A gripping historical tale of gratitude, betrayal, and belated reckoning, makes for a quiet companion for falling asleep. 🌙 Recommended for you if you: - Are interested in Korean history and Joseon-era legends - Enjoy Kim Dong-in's dramatic storytelling style - Want to drift off to sleep with calm narration #sleepaudio #koreanhistory #kimdonghin #historicaltale #manchuinvasion #joseondynasty #fallasleeplistening #sleepstory #audiobook #healingradio ℹ️ A Note on the Author Kim Dong-in is remembered as a pioneering figure in modern Korean literature, known for his contributions to naturalism and aestheticism. He was also officially designated as a pro-Japanese collaborator in 2009 by South Korea's Presidential Committee for the Inspection of Collaborative Acts under Japanese Imperialism.