{"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":"Hope in the Ruins: Rediscovering Chuseok Traditions","slug":"hope-in-the-ruins-rediscovering-chuseok-traditions","published_at":"2026-09-12T22:49:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/hope-in-the-ruins-rediscovering-chuseok-traditions","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-09-12-22-34-02-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75094570/2026_09_12_22_34_02_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Hope in the Ruins: Rediscovering Chuseok Traditions Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-09-12-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 지하 상가는 어둠 속에서 부서져가고 있었다. En: The underground shopping center was crumbling in the darkness. Ko: 깜빡이는 불빛과 금속 소리만이 살아있는 것처럼 느껴졌다. En: Only flickering lights and the sound of metal seemed alive. Ko: 이곳은 한때 사람들로 가득한 활기찬 장소였다. En: This place was once a lively spot filled with people. Ko: 지금은 폐허가 되었다. En: Now, it was in ruins. Ko: 지우와 수빈은 폐허 속에서 조용히 걷고 있었다. En: Jiu and Subin were walking quietly through the wreckage. Ko: 그들은 물자를 찾고 있었다. En: They were searching for supplies. Ko: \"오늘은 추석이야,\" 지우가 말했다. 눈에는 그리움이 담겨 있었다. En: \"Today is Chuseok,\" Jiu said, with longing in his eyes. Ko: \"가족과 송편을 빚던 그리운 날이 그립다.\" En: \"I miss the days when we made songpyeon with family.\" Ko: 수빈은 밝은 미소를 지었다. En: Subin smiled brightly. Ko: \"우리는 해낼 수 있어. 작은 기쁨도 찾을 수 있잖아.\" En: \"We can make it. We can find small joys, right?\" Ko: 지우는 고개를 끄덕였다. En: Jiu nodded. Ko: 그들의 목표는 단순했다. En: Their goal was simple. Ko: 과거의 기억, 특별히 추석을 떠올릴 수 있는 무언가를 찾고 싶었다. En: They wanted to find something that could bring back memories of the past, especially Chuseok. Ko: 그들은 상가의 깊은 곳으로 향했다. En: They headed deeper into the shopping center. Ko: 안전하지 않은 구역이었다. En: It was an unsafe area. Ko: 어디선가 금속 부딪히는 소리가 들렸다. En: Somewhere, they heard the clanging of metal. Ko: 지우는 잠시 멈췄다. En: Jiu paused for a moment. Ko: 수빈은 호기심 어린 눈으로 주변을 살폈다. En: Subin looked around with curious eyes. Ko: \"계속 가자,\" 수빈이 말했다. En: \"Let's keep going,\" Subin said. Ko: \"괜찮을 거야.\" En: \"It'll be alright.\" Ko: 지우와 수빈은 조심스럽게 발걸음을 옮겼다. En: Jiu and Subin carefully moved forward. Ko: 그때, 다른 그룹의 사람들이 나타났다. En: Then, another group of people appeared. 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