{"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":"Steps to Freedom: Jisoo's Journey at Gyeongbokgung Palace","slug":"steps-to-freedom-jisoo-s-journey-at-gyeongbokgung-palace","published_at":"2026-06-28T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/steps-to-freedom-jisoo-s-journey-at-gyeongbokgung-palace","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-06-28-07-38-19-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72726644/2026_06_28_07_38_19_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Steps to Freedom: Jisoo's Journey at Gyeongbokgung Palace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-06-28-07-38-19-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 햇볕이 밝게 비추는 여름날, 경복궁의 아름다운 정원은 녹음이 무성했습니다. En: On a summer day with the sun shining brightly, the beautiful garden of Gyeongbokgung was lush with greenery. Ko: 경복궁은 전통적인 한국 건축과 꽃이 만발한 여름 나무들로 가득했습니다. En: Gyeongbokgung was filled with traditional Korean architecture and summer trees in full bloom. Ko: 관광객들은 분주히 왕궁을 둘러보고 있었고, 그 분위기는 생기가 넘쳤습니다. En: Tourists were busily exploring the palace, and the atmosphere was lively. Ko: 지수는 벤치에 앉아 있었습니다. En: Jisoo was sitting on a bench. Ko: 그는 잠시 무릎을 매만지며 깊게 숨을 쉬었습니다. En: He briefly massaged his knees and took a deep breath. Ko: 무릎 수술을 받은 지 얼마 지나지 않았지만, 그의 목표는 분명했습니다. \"경복궁을 자유롭게 걸어다니는 것.\" En: It hadn't been long since he had knee surgery, but his goal was clear: \"To walk freely around Gyeongbokgung.\" Ko: 이 목표는 그에게 독립심과 강인함의 상징이었습니다. En: This goal was a symbol of independence and strength for him. Ko: 미노는 지수 옆에 앉아 있었습니다. En: Mino sat next to Jisoo. Ko: \"지수야, 너라면 할 수 있어,\" 미노가 미소 지으며 말했습니다. En: \"You can do it, Jisoo,\" Mino said with a smile. Ko: \"너는 아주 강한 사람이야.\" En: \"You are a very strong person.\" Ko: 지수는 미노의 한마디에 고개를 끄덕였습니다. En: Jisoo nodded at Mino's words. Ko: 운동 치료사인 은지가 다가왔습니다. En: Their physical therapist, Eunji, approached. Ko: 그녀는 늘 지수의 곁에서 그의 회복을 돕고 있었습니다. En: She always stayed by Jisoo's side, helping with his recovery. Ko: \"오늘은 조금 더 걸어보자. 무릎이 강해지려면 쉬지 않고 계속 노력해야 해,\" 은지가 응원했습니다. En: \"Let's try walking a bit more today. To make your knees stronger, you need to keep pushing without rest,\" Eunji encouraged. Ko: 지수는 힘들었지만, 마음을 다잡고 은지의 치료 지침을 따르기로 결심했습니다. 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