The dure was a traditional system of collective labor utilized by small farming communities in Korea. Under this system, farmers collaborated by working on each other's land to improve overall agricultural efficiency.
The practice of the dure varied significantly depending on the region. It encompassed numerous different types and terms, including nongsa, nonggye, nongcheong, nongak, nonggi, mokcheong, gyaksa, dongne nonmegi, gilssam, and dolgae gieum.