{"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 Peace in Jeju: A Journey of Mindfulness and Renewal","slug":"finding-peace-in-jeju-a-journey-of-mindfulness-and-renewal","published_at":"2026-05-13T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/finding-peace-in-jeju-a-journey-of-mindfulness-and-renewal","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-05-13-22-34-01-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71997018/2026_05_13_22_34_01_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Finding Peace in Jeju: A Journey of Mindfulness and Renewal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-05-13-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 제주도는 봄이 되면 특별한 곳이 된다. En: Jeju Island becomes a special place in spring. Ko: 산과 들은 벚꽃으로 가득 찼고, 신선한 바다 공기가 코끝에 맴돈다. En: The mountains and fields are filled with cherry blossoms, and the fresh sea air lingers at the tip of the nose. Ko: 이곳, 제주도의 영적 수련 센터에선 마음의 평화를 찾기 위해 두 친구가 찾아왔다. En: Two friends came to this spiritual retreat center in Jeju Island to find peace of mind. Ko: 세준과 유나는 오랜 친구였지만, 각자의 삶 속에서 잃어버린 걸 찾기 위해 이곳에 왔다. En: Sejun and Yuna were old friends, but came here to find what they had lost in their respective lives. Ko: 세준은 서울에서 바쁜 직장 생활로 지쳐가고 있었다. En: Sejun was exhausted from his busy work life in Seoul. Ko: 매일같이 야근을 하고, 끝없는 회의에 참석하며, 자기 자신조차 잊어버릴 정도로 바빴다. En: He worked overtime almost every day, attended endless meetings, and was so busy that he almost forgot about himself. Ko: 유나는 그런 세준을 보며, 자연 속에서의 명상 수련을 추천했다. En: Seeing Sejun like that, Yuna recommended meditation training in nature. Ko: 그녀는 최근 마음챙김을 시작하여 자신을 더욱 이해하게 되었다고 했다. En: She recently started practicing mindfulness and said she learned to understand herself better. Ko: 봄의 제주도는 평온했다. 하지만 그곳의 하늘은 변덕스러웠다. En: Spring in Jeju Island was peaceful, but its skies were unpredictable. Ko: 수련이 시작된 날, 비가 올 것이라는 소식이 들려왔다. En: On the day the retreat started, news came that it would rain. Ko: 유나와 세준은 숲속에서 명상할 계획이었다. En: Yuna and Sejun planned to meditate in the forest. Ko: 세준은 처음에는 걱정이 많았다. En: Sejun was initially very worried. Ko: '비가 오면 어떻게 하지?'라는 생각이 머리에서 떠나지 않았다. En: The thought, 'What if it rains?' wouldn't leave his mind. Ko: 그럼에도 불구하고, 세준은 유나의 안내에 따라 느긋한 마음가짐으로 도전을 받아들이기로 했다. 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