{"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":"Minjun's Culinary Quest: A Love Story Across Oceans","slug":"minjun-s-culinary-quest-a-love-story-across-oceans","published_at":"2026-06-01T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/minjun-s-culinary-quest-a-love-story-across-oceans","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-06-01-07-38-19-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72272615/2026_06_01_07_38_19_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Minjun's Culinary Quest: A Love Story Across Oceans Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-06-01-07-38-19-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 장미꽃이 만발한 늦봄, 서울의 광장시장은 사람들로 붐볐다. En: In late spring, when roses were in full bloom, Seoul's Gwangjang Market was bustling with people. Ko: 시장 거리에는 노란 전등들이 반짝였고, 풍성한 음식 향기가 코끝을 간질였다. En: Yellow lights twinkled along the market streets, and the rich aroma of food tickled the nose. Ko: 그곳에 주인공인 민준이 서 있었다. En: There stood the protagonist, Minjun, holding a small note in his hand. Ko: 그는 손에 작은 메모를 쥐고 있었다. 그것은 그의 여자친구 혜진이 가장 좋아하는 특별한 요리의 재료들이 목록이었다. En: It was a list of ingredients for a special dish that his girlfriend, Hyejin, loved the most. Ko: 혜진은 지금 파리에서 공부 중이었다. En: Hyejin was currently studying in Paris. Ko: 그녀는 요리하는 것을 사랑했고, 민준과 함께라면 더욱 행복했다. En: She loved cooking, and she was even happier when doing it with Minjun. Ko: 이 둘에게 그 요리는 특별한 의미가 있었다. En: For the two of them, this dish held special significance. Ko: 민준은 그 요리를 만들어 혜진과의 거리감을 좁히고 싶었다. En: Minjun wanted to make the dish to bridge the distance between them. Ko: 하지만 문제가 있었다. En: However, there was a problem. Ko: 민준은 인터넷에서 쉽게 구할 수 없는 특별한 재료를 찾고 있었는데, 광장시장 어디에도 그 재료가 보이지 않았다. En: Minjun was searching for a special ingredient, not easily found on the internet, and nowhere in Gwangjang Market could he spot it. Ko: 시간은 자꾸 흐르고 영상 통화 시간이 다가오고 있었다. En: Time kept passing, and their video call time was approaching. Ko: 그는 결심했다. En: He made up his mind. Ko: 평소에는 거의 하지 않는 일이었지만, 그는 용기를 내어 상인들에게 도움을 청하기 시작했다. En: Though it was something he rarely did, he gathered the courage to start asking the vendors for help. Ko: \"저기요, 혹시 이 재료가 있나요?\"라고 물었다. En: \"Excuse me, do you have this ingredient?\" he asked. 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