{"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":302,"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":"2026-09-25T18:22:01.218237+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022"},"episode":{"title":"Beneath Stone Pagodas: A Sibling Reunion at Bulguksa Temple","slug":"beneath-stone-pagodas-a-sibling-reunion-at-bulguksa-temple","published_at":"2026-07-27T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/beneath-stone-pagodas-a-sibling-reunion-at-bulguksa-temple","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-07-27-22-34-01-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73201966/2026_07_27_22_34_01_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Beneath Stone Pagodas: A Sibling Reunion at Bulguksa Temple Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-07-27-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 붉게 타오르는 여름의 태양 아래, 경주의 불국사 사원은 아름답게 서 있었습니다. En: Under the blazing summer sun, the Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju stood beautifully. Ko: 오래된 돌 탑들은 고요함과 평화로움 속에서 여전히 흔들리지 않았습니다. En: The ancient stone pagodas remained unshaken in serenity and peace. Ko: 매미들이 노래를 부르는 따뜻한 오후, 두 남매가 사원을 향해 걸어가고 있었습니다. En: On a warm afternoon filled with the songs of cicadas, two siblings were walking toward the temple. Ko: 준은 오랜 해외 생활을 마치고 한국으로 돌아왔습니다. En: Jun had returned to Korea after living abroad for a long time. Ko: 그는 익숙하지만 낯선 풍경 속에서 복잡한 감정을 느꼈습니다. En: He felt a complex mix of emotions amidst familiar yet unfamiliar scenery. Ko: 동생 민지가 그를 맞이한 것은 반가움이 아닌 냉랭함이었습니다. En: His younger sister, Minji, greeted him not with warmth but with coldness. Ko: 준의 마음은 무거웠습니다. En: Jun's heart was heavy. Ko: \"내가 떠난 것이 잘못이었을까,\" 스스로에게 묻곤 했습니다. En: \"Was it a mistake to leave?\" Ko: 하지만 그는 무엇보다 가족과의 연결을 되찾고 싶었습니다. En: he often asked himself. Ko: 민지는 조심스러운 눈빛으로 형을 바라보았습니다. En: Yet more than anything, he wanted to reconnect with his family. Ko: 그녀의 마음속에는 그 동안의 외로움과 불만이 가득했습니다. En: Minji looked at her brother with cautious eyes. Ko: 준이 한국을 떠나고 난 후, 그녀는 혼자서 가족을 지켜야 했습니다. En: Her heart was full of loneliness and resentment from the time he was away. Ko: 그가 다시 돌아온 것은 반가우면서도 씁쓸했습니다. En: After Jun left Korea, she had to protect the family alone. Ko: 정말로 가족에게 돌아오고 싶은 것일까? En: His return was both welcome and bittersweet. Ko: 민지는 형의 진심을 알고 싶었습니다. En: Did he really want to return to the family? Ko: 두 사람은 어색한 침묵 속에서 함께 불국사로 향했습니다. En: Minji wanted to know her brother's true intentions. 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