{"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":"Blossoms of Reunion: Siblings' Rediscovery in Jeju","slug":"blossoms-of-reunion-siblings-rediscovery-in-jeju","published_at":"2026-06-09T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/blossoms-of-reunion-siblings-rediscovery-in-jeju","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-06-09-22-34-02-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72445270/2026_06_09_22_34_02_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Blossoms of Reunion: Siblings' Rediscovery in Jeju Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-06-09-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 제주의 작은 어촌 마을에 있는 차분한 찻집. En: A serene tea shop in a small fishing village on Jeju. Ko: 봄이 되어 벚꽃이 만개하고, 푸른 바다가 그 뒤로 펼쳐진다. En: As spring arrives, cherry blossoms are in full bloom, with the blue sea stretching out behind them. Ko: 이곳은 형제자매의 오랜 기다림 끝에 다시 만나는 장소가 되었다. En: This place has become a location for siblings to reunite after a long wait. Ko: 불교에서 부처님 오신 날은 가족이 함께 모이는 특별한 날이다. En: In Buddhism, Buddha's birthday is a special day for families to gather. Ko: 진희는 찻집의 창가에 앉아 형제들을 기다리고 있었다. En: Jinhee was sitting by the window of the tea shop, waiting for her siblings. Ko: 진희는 가족의 기대를 책임지려는 큰언니. En: Jinhee is the eldest sister who bears the expectations of the family. Ko: 조금은 무거운 마음이다. En: Her heart feels somewhat heavy. Ko: 상훈은 예술가가 되기 위해 서울로 떠난 가운데 자매의 마음에서 멀어졌다. En: Sanghoon became distant from his siblings when he left for Seoul to become an artist. Ko: 막내 민서는 어른이 되는 길목에서 방황 중이다. En: The youngest, Minseo, is wandering at the crossroads of adulthood. Ko: 부모님은 나이가 드시고, 진희는 형제들과의 시간이 점점 줄어드는 것이 안타까웠다. En: As their parents aged, Jinhee felt it unfortunate that the time spent with her siblings was gradually decreasing. Ko: 찻집 문이 열리며 상훈과 민서가 들어왔다. En: The door of the tea shop opened, and Sanghoon and Minseo came in. Ko: 형제들의 얼굴은 오랜만에 마주한 반가움으로 빛났다. En: The siblings’ faces shone with the joy of seeing each other after a long time. Ko: 상훈은 진희에게 따스하게 인사하며 \"오랜만이야.\"라고 말했다. En: Sanghoon warmly greeted Jinhee saying, \"It's been a while.\" Ko: 민서는 어색한 듯 고개를 숙였다. En: Minseo bowed her head awkwardly. Ko: 차를 마시며 진희는 용기를 내어 말하기로 결심했다. En: As they drank tea, Jinhee decided to s…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Blossoms of Reunion: Siblings' Rediscovery in Jeju Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.c…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1030,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/episodes/blossoms-of-reunion-siblings-rediscovery-in-jeju/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/blossoms-of-reunion-siblings-rediscovery-in-jeju.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}