{"podcast":{"title":"Fluent Fiction - Korean","slug":"fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","podcast_index_feed_id":5976022,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5755627/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean--5755627","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/55e1d73b9eb8194c03a524ff83a0d68c.jpg","author":"FluentFiction.org","episode_count":301,"summary":"Are you ready to supercharge your Korean listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Korean, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Korean and English. This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension. But we don't stop there. Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with. And our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who want to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to South Korea or North Korea? Maybe you want to speak Korean with your family from Seoul? Our podcast will give you the cultural and l…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T04:17:49.984803+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022"},"episode":{"title":"Ancient Ruins & Modern Remedies: A Tale of Discovery and Healing","slug":"ancient-ruins-modern-remedies-a-tale-of-discovery-and-healing","published_at":"2026-05-27T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/ancient-ruins-modern-remedies-a-tale-of-discovery-and-healing","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-05-27-07-38-19-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72181201/2026_05_27_07_38_19_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Ancient Ruins & Modern Remedies: A Tale of Discovery and Healing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-05-27-07-38-19-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 벚꽃이 흩날리는 경주의 고대 유적지에서 지호와 혜린은 서 있었다. En: In the ancient ruins of Gyeongju, where cherry blossoms fluttered, Jiho and Hyerin stood. Ko: 신록이 짙어가는 늦봄, 부처님 오신 날을 맞아 멀리서 절에서 울려오는 찬송 소리가 들렸다. En: In the late spring, when the greenery deepened, the sound of chanting could be heard from a distant temple in celebration of Buddha's birthday. Ko: 고대의 돌들과 자연이 조화를 이루는 이곳은 아름다웠지만, 최근 들어 수상한 병이 사람들 사이에 퍼지고 있었다. En: This place, where the ancient stones and nature harmonized, was beautiful, but recently, a mysterious illness had been spreading among people. Ko: 지호는 고대 유물 속에 담긴 지혜를 찾아 역사적 명성을 얻고 싶었다. En: Jiho wanted to gain historical fame by finding the wisdom contained in ancient relics. Ko: 그는 이곳에서 그것을 발견하면 자신의 이름을 남길 수 있으리라 믿었다. En: He believed that if he discovered it here, he could make a name for himself. Ko: 하지만 그와 함께 온 혜린은 걱정스러운 마음으로 그를 따랐다. En: However, Hyerin, who accompanied him, followed with a concerned heart. Ko: 혜린은 의학 연구자로서 퍼져가는 병의 원인을 찾아 모두의 건강을 지키고자 했다. En: As a medical researcher, Hyerin aimed to find the cause of the spreading illness and safeguard everyone's health. Ko: 고대 유적지는 깊고 복잡해서 두 사람의 진전은 더뎠다. En: The ancient ruins were deep and complex, making the duo's progress slow. Ko: 지호는 시간을 서두르고 싶었지만, 그의 몸은 점점 무거워졌다. En: Jiho wanted to hasten his time, but his body became increasingly heavy. Ko: 증상이 감기와 비슷한 이 병은 점차 그와 현지인들까지도 괴롭히기 시작했다. En: The illness, with symptoms similar to a cold, gradually started to trouble him and the locals. Ko: 혜린은 모든 사람의 건강이 더 중요하다고 설득하려고 했다. 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