Foxes appear in the oral tales and legends of Korea, referred to as "Kumiho"
Fox Fires on New Year's Eve at the Garment Nettle Tree at Oji; "Fox Fires on New Year's Eve at the Garment Nettle Tree at Oji, a woodblock print byHiroshige----------------
In the book, a fox appears on Crane-man and Tree-ear's personal journey. Check out this link to read more about the legend of the fox in the Korean culture, and why might the fox be the chosen animal for the story. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumiho
