According to the Korean version, a heavenly king had a daughter called Jiknyeo (직녀; 織女), who was a talented weaver.

One day, when she looked out of the window while weaving, she saw a young man, a herder called Gyeonu (견우; 牽牛), just across the Milky Way, and fell in love with him; the father allowed the two to marry.

Afterwards, Jiknyeo refused to weave clothes, and Gyeonu did not take good care of the cows and sheep.

The king got very angry, and ordered the couple to live separately, allowing them to meet only once a year.

People also used to eat wheat pancakes called miljeonbyeong (밀전병), and sirutteok, a steamed rice cake covered with azuki beans.