{"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":"Finding Balance: Jiho's Journey from Burnout to Renewal","slug":"finding-balance-jiho-s-journey-from-burnout-to-renewal","published_at":"2026-07-19T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/finding-balance-jiho-s-journey-from-burnout-to-renewal","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-07-19-22-34-01-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73059911/2026_07_19_22_34_01_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Finding Balance: Jiho's Journey from Burnout to Renewal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-07-19-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 서울의 번화한 도심 한가운데, 모던한 디자인으로 꾸며진 대기업 사무실이 있었다. En: In the bustling heart of Seoul, there was a corporate office decorated with modern design. Ko: 여름의 따스한 햇살이 큰 창문을 통해 사무실에 들어왔다. En: The warm summer sunlight streamed into the office through the large windows. Ko: 하지만, 형광등 불빛 아래 업무에 지친 직원들은 이를 느낄 여유가 없었다. En: However, under the fluorescent lights, the weary employees had no time to enjoy it. Ko: 지호는 이곳의 프로젝트 매니저였다. En: Jiho was the project manager here. Ko: 그는 성실했지만, 업무에 쫓겨 늘 피로했다. En: He was diligent, but always tired from the pressure of the work. Ko: 일의 반복에 대한 불만은 있었지만, 회사를 그만둘 용기는 없었다. En: He had complaints about the monotonous routine, but lacked the courage to quit the company. Ko: 지호는 비밀스럽게 더 의미 있는 일을 꿈꿨지만, 현실은 녹록지 않았다. En: Secretly, Jiho dreamed of doing something more meaningful, but reality was tough. Ko: 최근 들어 지호는 갑자기 쓰러지는 일이 늘어났다. En: Lately, Jiho had started collapsing unexpectedly. Ko: 그를 걱정한 민서가 다가왔다. En: Concerned for him, Minseo approached. Ko: \"지호 씨, 괜찮아요?\" 민서의 얼굴에는 걱정이 가득했다. En: \"Are you okay, Jiho?\" Her face was full of worry. Ko: 그녀는 늘 지호를 걱정해주는 동료였다. En: She was always the colleague who cared about him. Ko: 지호는 부끄러움을 느꼈지만, 민서의 진심 어린 걱정에 결국 자신의 건강 상태를 말했다. En: Although Jiho felt embarrassed, he eventually shared his health condition due to her sincere concern. Ko: \"사실 좀 이상해요. 자꾸 어지럽고, 가끔 정신이 멍해져요.\" 민서는 지호에게 병원에 가보자고 제안했다. En: \"Actually, I feel a bit strange. I keep getting dizzy, and sometimes my mind goes blank.\" Minseo suggested that Jiho see a doctor. Ko: 며칠 후, 중요한 회의가 열렸다. En: A few days later, an important meeting took place. 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