{"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":"Chuseok Chronicles: Love and Tradition in Seoul's Heart","slug":"chuseok-chronicles-love-and-tradition-in-seoul-s-heart","published_at":"2026-08-30T07:54:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/chuseok-chronicles-love-and-tradition-in-seoul-s-heart","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-08-30-07-38-20-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74752677/2026_08_30_07_38_20_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Chuseok Chronicles: Love and Tradition in Seoul's Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-08-30-07-38-20-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 서울의 가을은 언제나 아름답습니다. En: Autumn in Seoul is always beautiful. Ko: 하늘은 높고 맑으며, 선선한 바람이 흐릅니다. En: The sky is high and clear, and a cool breeze flows. Ko: 광장시장에서는 추석 준비가 한창입니다. En: At Gwangjang Market, preparations for Chuseok are in full swing. Ko: 밝은 색의 한복을 입은 사람들이 시장을 거닐고, 여러 종류의 한과와 반찬들이 즐비하게 늘어서 있습니다. En: People dressed in brightly colored hanbok stroll through the market, and various types of hangwa and side dishes are abundantly displayed. Ko: 지호는 분주한 손님들 속에서 자신의 작은 식당을 운영하며 서 있습니다. En: Jiho stands amidst the busy customers, running his small restaurant. Ko: 올해 추석은 그에게 특별한 의미입니다. En: This year's Chuseok holds special meaning for him. Ko: 할머니가 전해주신 전통 음식을 사람들에게 대접하려는 마음으로 가득합니다. En: He is filled with the desire to serve traditional dishes handed down by his grandmother to the people. Ko: 그러나 그는 할머니의 요리 솜씨를 따라잡을 수 있을지 걱정이 큽니다. En: However, he is worried about whether he can match his grandmother's cooking skills. Ko: 지호의 곁에는 수민이 서 있습니다. En: Beside Jiho stands Sumin. Ko: 수민은 매년 명절마다 시장에서 지호를 돕습니다. En: Sumin helps Jiho at the market every holiday season. Ko: 그녀는 지호를 어릴 적부터 좋아했지만, 그에게 고백할 용기가 필요했습니다. En: She has liked Jiho since they were young, but she needs the courage to confess her feelings to him. Ko: 올해는 마음을 전할 결심을 한 수민입니다. En: This year, Sumin has made up her mind to convey her feelings. Ko: 시장 한켠에서는 혜진이 돌아왔습니다. En: In one corner of the market, Hyejin has returned. Ko: 해외에서 지내던 그녀는 명절을 맞아 가족들과 함께하려고 한국에 돌아왔습니다. En: She, who was living overseas, came back to Korea to spend the holiday with her family. Ko: 그러나 그녀는 다시 해외로 돌아갈까 고민 중입니다. 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