{"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":"Mystery and Friendship Under the Stars: Jeju's Enchanting Light","slug":"mystery-and-friendship-under-the-stars-jeju-s-enchanting-light","published_at":"2026-07-22T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/mystery-and-friendship-under-the-stars-jeju-s-enchanting-light","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-07-22-22-34-02-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73115372/2026_07_22_22_34_02_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Mystery and Friendship Under the Stars: Jeju's Enchanting Light Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-07-22-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 제주도의 여름밤은 특별합니다. En: The summer nights of Jeju Island are special. Ko: 하늘은 별로 가득하고, 바다는 잔잔한 파도를 일으킵니다. En: The sky is filled with stars, and the sea creates gentle waves. Ko: 그런데 이번 여름, 제주 바다 위에는 이상한 빛이 나타났습니다. En: However, this summer, a strange light appeared over the Jeju sea. Ko: 주민들은 그 빛을 보며 궁금해했습니다. En: The residents were curious about the light they saw. Ko: 진수는 제주에서 나고 자란 어부입니다. En: Jinsu is a fisherman who was born and raised in Jeju. Ko: 하지만 그는 늘 섬을 떠나 세상을 탐험하고 싶었습니다. En: But he always wanted to leave the island and explore the world. Ko: 진수는 그 빛이 어떤 비밀을 숨기고 있을지 기대했습니다. En: Jinsu was excited about what secrets the light might be hiding. Ko: 그것이 그의 새로운 시작이 될 수도 있다고 생각했습니다. En: He thought it could be his new beginning. Ko: 한편, 민선은 특별한 연구비를 받아 제주도에 왔습니다. En: Meanwhile, Minseon came to Jeju with a special research grant. Ko: 그녀는 미스터리한 현상에 관심이 많습니다. En: She is very interested in mysterious phenomena. Ko: 그래서 그 빛이 나타났다는 소식을 듣고 재빨리 그곳으로 향했습니다. En: So when she heard the news about the light appearing, she quickly headed there. Ko: 진수와 민선은 우연히 해변에서 만났습니다. En: Jinsu and Minseon met by chance on the beach. Ko: 진수는 빛을 쫓아 섬을 떠나고 싶었고, 민선은 그 빛을 연구하고 싶었습니다. En: Jinsu wanted to leave the island following the light, and Minseon wanted to study it. Ko: 그들은 처음에는 서로 다른 목적 때문에 다투었지만, 결국 함께 조사하기로 했습니다. En: Initially, they argued because of their differing goals, but they eventually decided to investigate together. Ko: 힘을 합치면 더 많은 것을 발견할 수 있을 거라고 생각했습니다. En: They thought they could discover more by combining their efforts. Ko: 밤이 깊어졌습니다. En: Night deepened. 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