{"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":"From Seoul to the Sea: Rediscovering Heritage in Jeju","slug":"from-seoul-to-the-sea-rediscovering-heritage-in-jeju","published_at":"2026-09-17T22:47:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/from-seoul-to-the-sea-rediscovering-heritage-in-jeju","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-09-17-22-34-02-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75197701/2026_09_17_22_34_02_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : From Seoul to the Sea: Rediscovering Heritage in Jeju Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-09-17-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 하늘은 맑고 깊은 파란색이었습니다. En: The sky was a clear, deep blue. Ko: 가을 바람이 따뜻하게 불어와, 제주도의 작은 마을은 추석 준비로 분주했습니다. En: A warm autumn breeze was blowing, and a small village in Jeju-do was bustling with preparations for Chuseok. Ko: 이곳은 해녀 문화로 유명한 마을입니다. En: This village is famous for its haenyeo culture. Ko: 지수는 오랫동안 제주를 떠났습니다. En: Jisoo had been away from Jeju for a long time. Ko: 서울에서 바쁜 일상에 묻혀 살았죠. En: She lived a busy life in Seoul. Ko: 하지만 이번 추석, 그녀는 가족과 재회하고 싶었습니다. En: But this Chuseok, she wanted to reunite with her family. Ko: 제주의 작은 마을에 도착한 지수는 낯선 기분이 들었습니다. En: Arriving at the small village in Jeju, Jisoo felt a sense of unfamiliarity. Ko: 마을의 돌담길과 바다 냄새. En: The stone wall paths and the sea scent. Ko: 모든 것이 익숙하지 않았습니다. En: Everything was unfamiliar. Ko: 하지만 할머니 유나에게 안기자마자, 지수는 따뜻함을 느꼈습니다. En: However, as soon as she embraced her grandmother, Yuna, Jisoo felt warmth. Ko: 유나는 마을에서 가장 존경 받는 해녀입니다. En: Yuna is the most respected haenyeo in the village. Ko: 저녁이 되어 큰 마당에는 조명이 밝았습니다. En: As evening came, the large yard was brightly lit. Ko: 가족들이 하나둘 모이기 시작했습니다. En: Family members began to gather one by one. Ko: 지수는 그저 바라보기만 했습니다. En: Jisoo just watched. Ko: 익숙하지 않은 환경과 사람들. En: The unfamiliar environment and people. Ko: 그녀는 외롭다고 느꼈습니다. En: She felt lonely. Ko: 이때, 사촌 민석이 다가왔습니다. En: At that moment, her cousin Minseok approached. Ko: \"누나, 춥지 않아?\" En: \"Aren't you cold, sis?\" Ko: 민석은 해녀 수습생으로 지수와 반대로 전통에 깊숙이 뿌리를 내리고 있었습니다. En: Minseok was an apprentice haenyeo, deeply rooted in tradition, unlike Jisoo. Ko: 다음 날 아침, 민석은 지수에게 해녀가 되는 법을 소개했습니다. 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