{"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 Jinho: Rising Above Seoul's Corporate Jungle Shadows","slug":"finding-jinho-rising-above-seoul-s-corporate-jungle-shadows","published_at":"2026-06-18T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/finding-jinho-rising-above-seoul-s-corporate-jungle-shadows","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-06-18-07-38-19-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72574860/2026_06_18_07_38_19_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Finding Jinho: Rising Above Seoul's Corporate Jungle Shadows Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-06-18-07-38-19-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 서울의 번화가 한가운데에 자리한 대기업 사무실은 항상 분주했습니다. En: The Seoul headquarters of a major corporation situated in the heart of the bustling city was always busy. Ko: 날씨는 무더운 여름이었고, 사람들은 에어컨의 시원함을 즐기며 일하고 있었습니다. En: It was sweltering summer weather, and people were enjoying the coolness of the air conditioning while working. Ko: 높은 유리창을 통해 도시는 활기차게 빛나고 있었습니다. En: The city sparkled vibrantly through the tall glass windows. Ko: 진호는 이 사무실의 주니어 애널리스트로, 늘 조용히 자신의 일을 했습니다. En: Jinho, a junior analyst in this office, always quietly did his work. Ko: 그는 인정받고 싶었으나, 용기가 부족했습니다. En: He wanted recognition but lacked courage. Ko: 특히 미팅에서 자신감 넘치는 미소를 보이며 의견을 강하게 주장하는 민지를 마주할 때면 그는 더욱 소심해졌습니다. En: Especially in meetings, when he faced Minji, who confidently asserted her opinions with a bright smile, he became even more timid. Ko: 진호의 친구인 수진은 늘 그의 이야기를 들어주었습니다. En: Jinho's friend, Sujin, always listened to his stories. Ko: 수진도 같은 회사에 있었지만, 주로 조용히 보고 듣는 편이었습니다. En: She also worked at the same company but usually preferred to quietly observe and listen. Ko: 그녀는 진호에게 용기를 주었습니다. En: She encouraged him. Ko: \"너무 걱정하지 마. 네가 해낸 프로젝트는 정말 훌륭했어,\" 그녀는 말했습니다. En: \"Don't worry too much. The project you completed was truly excellent,\" she said. Ko: \"한번 준비해보는 건 어때?\" En: \"How about preparing for once?\" Ko: 곧 있을 연간 성과 평가를 앞두고 진호는 고민에 빠졌습니다. En: Faced with the upcoming annual performance review, Jinho was troubled. Ko: 승진을 얻고 싶었지만, 자신의 기여를 주장하는 것이 두려웠습니다. En: He wanted a promotion, but he was afraid to claim credit for his contributions. Ko: 민지가 또다시 그를 압도할까 두려웠습니다. En: He feared that Minji would ove…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Finding Jinho: Rising Above Seoul's Corporate Jungle Shadows Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluen…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1018,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/episodes/finding-jinho-rising-above-seoul-s-corporate-jungle-shadows/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-jinho-rising-above-seoul-s-corporate-jungle-shadows.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}