'Please Look After Mom' by Kyung - Sook Shin is also great. It tells a very touching story about a family's search for their missing mother. The writing is straightforward and easy to follow, while still being deeply emotional and full of cultural insights.
No, they're not exactly the same. Webtoons can come from various countries and have different styles and themes. Manhwa specifically refers to Korean comics.
Webtoons can be seen as comics. They tell stories visually, have characters and plots like traditional comics, but they might have different ways of scrolling or panel arrangements for online viewing.
They often have simple language. For example, they use common words that are easy to understand. Also, the plots are usually straightforward. Like in 'The Lost Kite', the story is just about a boy who loses his kite and then tries to find it.
You can find easy to read Korean stories in local libraries. They often have a section dedicated to foreign language books, including Korean ones. Some of these books are specifically designed for language learners and are easy to read.