{"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":"Lanterns of Reconciliation: Healing Family Bonds at Gyeongbokgung","slug":"lanterns-of-reconciliation-healing-family-bonds-at-gyeongbokgung","published_at":"2026-04-30T07:50:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/lanterns-of-reconciliation-healing-family-bonds-at-gyeongbokgung","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-04-30-07-38-19-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71771726/2026_04_30_07_38_19_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Lanterns of Reconciliation: Healing Family Bonds at Gyeongbokgung Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-04-30-07-38-19-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 봄의 따스한 햇살이 경복궁의 화려한 단청을 비추고 있었다. En: The warm spring sunshine was shining on the splendid dancheong of Gyeongbokgung Palace. Ko: 붓다의 탄신일을 맞아 궁궐 주변에는 형형색색의 연등이 걸리고, 꽃이 만개하여 생기 넘치는 분위기가 가득했다. En: In celebration of Buddha's birthday, colorful yeondeung lanterns were hung around the palace, and the flowers were in full bloom, creating a vibrant atmosphere. Ko: 이 날, 민서, 지수, 동현은 오랜만에 한자리에 모였다. En: On this day, Minseo, Jisoo, and Donghyun gathered together after a long time. Ko: 민서는 가족을 위해 이 만남을 준비했다. En: Minseo had prepared this meeting for the family. Ko: 그녀는 가족의 균열된 관계를 회복하고 싶었다. En: She wanted to mend her family's fractured relationships. Ko: 동현은 딸들과의 오랜 갈등을 풀기 위해 모든 용기를 내었다. En: Donghyun had mustered all his courage to resolve the long-standing conflicts with his daughters. Ko: 지수는 여전히 아버지에게 냉담했지만, 언니 민서를 믿고 나왔다. En: Jisoo was still cold towards her father but had come out, trusting her older sister, Minseo. Ko: 궁궐 앞마당에서, 사람들은 탄신일을 기념하며 잔잔한 웃음을 나누고 있었다. En: In the front courtyard of the palace, people shared gentle smiles in celebration of the birthday. Ko: 하지만 민서의 마음은 무거웠다. En: However, Minseo's heart was heavy. Ko: 그녀는 가족의 오랜 상처에 불을 붙이지 않고도 문제를 어떻게 해결할 수 있을지 고민했다. En: She pondered how to solve problems without igniting the long-standing wounds of her family. Ko: 그때, 지수가 말을 꺼냈다. En: At that moment, Jisoo spoke up. Ko: \"민서 언니, 왜 가족끼리 이런 거 해야 해?\" 그녀의 목소리에는 여전히 차가움이 느껴졌다. En: \"Minseo 언니, why do families have to do things like this?\" Her voice still held a chill. Ko: 민서는 깊은 숨을 들이쉰 후 답했다. En: Minseo took a deep breath and replied. 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