{"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":"Finding Clarity: Jihoon's Meditative Journey at Jirisan Temple","slug":"finding-clarity-jihoon-s-meditative-journey-at-jirisan-temple","published_at":"2026-05-13T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/finding-clarity-jihoon-s-meditative-journey-at-jirisan-temple","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-05-13-07-38-19-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71987038/2026_05_13_07_38_19_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Finding Clarity: Jihoon's Meditative Journey at Jirisan Temple Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-05-13-07-38-19-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 봄빛 속, 지리산의 맑은 공기와 함께 벚꽃이 흐드러지게 핀 사찰에서, 지훈은 이날의 명상 세션에 참석하기로 마음먹었다. En: In the glow of spring, at a temple adorned with cherry blossoms blooming riotously, Jihoon decided to attend that day's meditation session amidst the fresh air of Jirisan Mountain. Ko: 지훈은 35세의 소프트웨어 엔지니어로, 일과 삶에서 점점 멀어진 느낌을 받고 있었다. En: Jihoon, a 35-year-old software engineer, felt increasingly distanced from work and life. Ko: 그는 이해할 수 없는 불안과 매일 싸우고 있었다. En: He was battling an incomprehensible anxiety daily. Ko: 지훈의 마음은 복잡했다. En: His mind was complex. Ko: 그는 명상의 가치를 의심했고, 그와 같은 실용적인 사람이 영적인 것에서 무엇을 얻을 수 있을지 모르겠다고 생각했다. En: He doubted the value of meditation and wondered what a practical person like him could gain from something spiritual. Ko: 그러나 지리산의 차분한 환경은 그의 마음을 서서히 열게 했다. En: However, the serene surroundings of Jirisan Mountain slowly opened his mind. Ko: 소영과 민준은 지친 표정을 한 채 옆에 앉아 있었지만, 희망을 잃지 않는 눈빛을 보였다. En: Soyeong and Minjun, sitting beside him with tired expressions, still showed a glimmer of hope in their eyes. Ko: 사찰의 승려는 그들을 이끌며 친절한 목소리로 말했다. \"내려놓으세요. 잡고 있는 것들을 놓아보세요.\" En: The temple's monk, guiding them, spoke in a kind voice, \"Let go. Release what you are holding onto.\" Ko: 지훈은 승려의 말을 들으며 천천히 눈을 감았다. En: Listening to the monk, Jihoon slowly closed his eyes. Ko: 처음에는 머리속의 생각들이 쉼 없이 떠다녔다. En: Initially, thoughts in his head floated ceaselessly. Ko: 하지만 시간이 지나며 먼 산의 풍경처럼 그 생각들이 멀어지기 시작했다. En: But as time passed, those thoughts began to recede like a distant mountain landscape. Ko: 승려의 목소리가 다시 들려왔다. \"자아를 내려놓으면, 참된 자아를 만날 수 있습니다.\" En: The monk's voice echoed again, \"By…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Finding Clarity: Jihoon's Meditative Journey at Jirisan Temple Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: flu…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":922,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/episodes/finding-clarity-jihoon-s-meditative-journey-at-jirisan-temple/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/finding-clarity-jihoon-s-meditative-journey-at-jirisan-temple.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}