{"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 Peace: Minjun's Journey Through Gyeongbokgung","slug":"finding-peace-minjun-s-journey-through-gyeongbokgung","published_at":"2026-07-23T22:47:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/finding-peace-minjun-s-journey-through-gyeongbokgung","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-07-23-22-34-02-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73135222/2026_07_23_22_34_02_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Finding Peace: Minjun's Journey Through Gyeongbokgung Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-07-23-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 서울의 더운 여름 날, 경복궁은 관광객으로 붐볐다. En: On a hot summer day in Seoul, Gyeongbokgung was bustling with tourists. Ko: 여름 햇살은 궁궐의 아름다운 전통 건축물을 따뜻하게 비추고 있었다. En: The summer sun was warmly shining on the beautiful traditional architecture of the palace. Ko: 먼 곳에서는 보령 머드 축제의 들뜬 분위기가 전해오며 모두의 기분을 고조시켰다. En: From afar, the excited atmosphere of the Boryeong Mud Festival was spreading, elevating everyone's mood. Ko: 민준은 경복궁 정문 앞에 서 있었다. En: Minjun was standing in front of the main gate of Gyeongbokgung. Ko: 그는 손에 들린 흡입기를 꼭 쥐고 있었다. En: He was tightly gripping an inhaler in his hand. Ko: 그의 옆에는 친구 은서가 있었다. 은서는 활기차고 긍정적인 친구였다. En: Beside him was his friend Eunseo, who was an energetic and positive friend. Ko: \"오늘 아주 좋은 날이야, 민준아. 걱정하지 말고 즐겨보자!\" 민준을 격려하기 위해 은서는 간드러진 목소리로 말했다. En: \"Today is a great day, Minjun. Don't worry and let's enjoy it!\" Eunseo said in a melodious voice to encourage him. Ko: 새로운 친구인 혜진은 이 날의 투어 가이드였다. En: Their new friend, Hyejin, was the tour guide for the day. Ko: 그녀는 한국 역사와 문화에 대한 깊은 지식을 가지고 있었다. En: She had a profound knowledge of Korean history and culture. Ko: \"경복궁은 조선 시대의 왕의 궁전이었어요. 아름답고 역사적인 이야기가 많아요,\" 그녀는 설명했다. En: \"Gyeongbokgung was the palace of the king during the Joseon dynasty. There are many beautiful and historical stories,\" she explained. Ko: 궁궐을 탐험하며, 민준은 주변 사람들과 함께 많은 것을 배웠다. En: As they explored the palace, Minjun learned a lot along with the people around him. Ko: 하지만 갑자기 숨이 가빠지기 시작했다. En: But suddenly, he began to breathe heavily. Ko: 불안감이 그를 엄습했다. En: Anxiety overwhelmed him. Ko: 그는 잠깐 멈춰서 흡입기를 사용했다. En: He paused for a moment to use…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Finding Peace: Minjun's Journey Through Gyeongbokgung Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfictio…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":944,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/episodes/finding-peace-minjun-s-journey-through-gyeongbokgung/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-peace-minjun-s-journey-through-gyeongbokgung.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}