{"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":"From Broken Hearts to New Horizons: A Journey in Seoraksan","slug":"from-broken-hearts-to-new-horizons-a-journey-in-seoraksan","published_at":"2026-06-25T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/from-broken-hearts-to-new-horizons-a-journey-in-seoraksan","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-06-25-22-34-02-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72695132/2026_06_25_22_34_02_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : From Broken Hearts to New Horizons: A Journey in Seoraksan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-06-25-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 설악산 국립공원의 하늘은 맑았다. En: The sky over Seoraksan National Park was clear. Ko: 산의 정취에 빠져들기에 완벽한 날이었다. En: It was a perfect day to immerse yourself in the spirit of the mountains. Ko: 사람들은 서로의 발걸음을 맞추며 오르고 내리고 있었다. En: People were matching each other's steps as they ascended and descended. Ko: 수진은 이곳을 찾는 이유가 있었다. En: Sujin had a reason for visiting this place. Ko: 지난달 연인과의 이별로 상처받은 마음을 달래고 싶었다. En: She wanted to soothe the hurt from the breakup with her partner last month. Ko: 그녀는 새로운 시작을 위해 자연의 품에 자신을 맡기려 했다. En: She intended to entrust herself to nature's embrace for a fresh start. Ko: 반면에 진우는 설악산의 가이드였다. En: On the other hand, Jinwoo was a guide at Seoraksan. Ko: 가족 대대로 이어온 일이다. En: It was a family tradition handed down through generations. Ko: 하지만 진우는 고민이 많았다. En: However, Jinwoo was full of worries. Ko: 계속 이곳에서 일할 것인가, 아니면 도시로 가 새로운 삶을 시작할 것인가. En: Should he continue working here or start a new life in the city? Ko: 오늘 그의 가이드는 수진이었다. En: Today, his client was Sujin. Ko: 그녀는 특별한 요청 없이 자신만의 시간을 원했다. En: She simply wanted time for herself without any special requests. Ko: 하늘이 점차 어두워지기 시작했다. En: The sky gradually began to darken. Ko: 예보에 없던 갑작스러운 비구름이 몰려왔다. En: Unexpected rain clouds, unannounced in the forecast, started to gather. Ko: 수진과 진우는 얼른 산을 내려가야 한다고 느꼈다. En: Both Sujin and Jinwoo felt they had to swiftly descend the mountain. Ko: 하지만 비는 점점 굵어졌고, 바람이 강해졌다. En: However, the rain grew heavier, and the wind stronger. Ko: 결국 두 사람은 산중 오두막을 찾아갈 수밖에 없었다. En: Eventually, the two had no choice but to seek refuge in a mountain hut. 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