{"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":"Under the Mountain's Shade: Acts of Kindness at Suyeon's Market","slug":"under-the-mountain-s-shade-acts-of-kindness-at-suyeon-s-market","published_at":"2026-07-16T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/under-the-mountain-s-shade-acts-of-kindness-at-suyeon-s-market","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-07-16-07-38-19-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73010804/2026_07_16_07_38_19_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Under the Mountain's Shade: Acts of Kindness at Suyeon's Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-07-16-07-38-19-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 푸르른 산 중턱, 고요한 절벽 아래, 임시 시장이 열리고 있었다. En: A temporary market was set up at the mid-slope of the lush green mountain, beneath a tranquil cliff. Ko: 수연은 굳은 얼굴로 시장에 들어섰다. En: Suyeon entered the market with a determined expression. Ko: 오늘은 병원에 꼭 필요한 의료 용품을 구해야 했다. En: Today, she needed to procure essential medical supplies for the hospital. Ko: 특히, 수많은 환자들이 몰려올 때를 대비해 기초 약품이 절실했다. En: In particular, it was crucial to secure basic medicines in anticipation of a large influx of patients. Ko: 수연은 준비된 목록을 다시 한 번 확인하고, 진우를 찾았다. En: Suyeon double-checked her prepared list and went looking for Jinwoo. Ko: 진우는 시장에서 능숙하게 사람들과 인사하며 도움을 구했다. En: Jinwoo was skillfully greeting people in the market and seeking help. Ko: 그의 입가는 자연스럽게 웃음으로 가득했다. En: His face was naturally full of smiles. Ko: \"수연씨, 오늘은 운이 좋을 거예요,\" 진우가 격려했다. En: \"Suyeon, we're going to be lucky today,\" Jinwoo encouraged her. Ko: 시장은 사람들로 붐볐다. En: The market was bustling with people. Ko: 각양각색의 천막 아래서 물건을 파는 상인들이 북적였다. En: Under tents of various colors, merchants were busy selling their wares. Ko: 환하게 웃으며 물건을 파는 현지 상인들 사이에서 민선도 눈에 띄었다. En: Among the local vendors who were brightly smiling while selling their goods, Minseon also stood out. Ko: 민선은 외국 유학을 꿈꾸지만, 정작 지금은 이곳 시장에서 일하고 있었다. En: Minseon dreamed of studying abroad but at the moment was working at this market. Ko: 수연은 민선의 가게 앞으로 갔다. En: Suyeon walked up to Minseon's store. Ko: \"안녕하세요, 민선씨. 여기에 필수 약품이 있나요?\" 수연은 상냥하게 물었다. En: \"Hello, Minseon. Do you have any essential medicines here?\" Suyeon asked kindly. Ko: 민선은 웃으며 대답했다. \"적지만 몇 가지는 있어요. 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