"Encyclopedia of Korean Folklore"(complete in 50 volumes) off press
The new encyclopedia published by officials and researchers of the institute with all their creative wisdom and enthusiasm is a book which synthesizes and systematizes the folklore traditions created, carried forward and developed by the Korean people in the 5,000-year-long history ranging from the ancient times to the medieval ages and modern times on the principle of the Juche character, scientific accuracy and fidelity to historical truth.
It contains the original book "Outline of the Korean Folklore" and books which described diverse customs of the Korean people in every sector such as the inheritance and development of the folklore customs, diet, attire, farming and hunting according to the ages. It shows well that the wise and diligent Korean people with strong sense of justice have created and developed their own fine folklore customs since the earliest period in the world.