{"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":"Harmony Amid Waves: Mijin's Festival Triumph at Yonggungsa","slug":"harmony-amid-waves-mijin-s-festival-triumph-at-yonggungsa","published_at":"2026-06-02T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/harmony-amid-waves-mijin-s-festival-triumph-at-yonggungsa","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-06-02-07-38-19-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72291702/2026_06_02_07_38_19_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Harmony Amid Waves: Mijin's Festival Triumph at Yonggungsa Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-06-02-07-38-19-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 버려진 돌들과 바다의 파도가 부딪히는 해동 용궁사. En: Haedong Yonggungsa, where abandoned stones and ocean waves collide. Ko: 그것은 봄의 끝자락, 부처님 오신 날을 앞둔 어느 날이었다. En: It was a day at the end of spring, right before Buddha's Birthday. Ko: 봄꽃들이 피어나는 아름다운 자연 속에서 사람들은 축제를 준비하고 있었다. En: Amidst the beautiful nature with blooming spring flowers, people were preparing for the festival. Ko: 그 중심에는 새로운 열정을 가진 미진이 있었다. En: At the heart of it all was Mijin, full of new enthusiasm. Ko: 미진은 부산에 이사 온 지 얼마 되지 않았지만, 이미 한국 문화를 널리 알리고 싶어했다. En: Mijin had not been in Busan for long, but already he wanted to widely spread Korean culture. Ko: 그는 해동 용궁사에서 문화 축제를 계획하고 있었는데, 많은 어려움에 부딪혔다. En: He was planning a cultural festival at Haedong Yonggungsa, facing many challenges. Ko: 현대 예술과 전통 예술 사이의 조화로운 균형을 맞추는 것이 그의 과제였다. En: His task was to achieve a harmonious balance between modern and traditional art. Ko: 미진은 지역 예술가인 은서를 찾아갔다. En: Mijin went to see a local artist, Eunseo. Ko: 은서는 전통 한국화를 그리는 예술가로, 그녀의 작품은 깊이 있는 아름다움과 고요함을 가지고 있었다. En: Eunseo was an artist who painted traditional Korean paintings, and her works possessed a deep beauty and serenity. Ko: 은서는 미진에게 전통 예술의 소중함과 현대 문화와의 조화를 설명하면서 도움을 주었다. En: She helped Mijin by explaining the importance of traditional art and its harmony with modern culture. Ko: “각각의 문화가 만나, 새로운 아름다움을 만들어 낼 수 있어요,” 은서는 미진에게 이렇게 말했다. En: \"When each culture meets, it can create a new beauty,\" she said to Mijin. Ko: 한편, 재원 스님은 늘 고요하고 차분한 모습으로 미진을 지켜보았다. En: Meanwhile, Jaewon the monk observed Mijin with his usual calm demeanor. Ko: 재원은 사찰의 영적인 분위기를 유지하는 것이 중요하다고 믿었고, 미진에게 조언…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Harmony Amid Waves: Mijin's Festival Triumph at Yonggungsa Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentf…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1027,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/episodes/harmony-amid-waves-mijin-s-festival-triumph-at-yonggungsa/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/harmony-amid-waves-mijin-s-festival-triumph-at-yonggungsa.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}