{"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":"Unveiling Hidden Histories: Unity in Changdeokgung's Garden","slug":"unveiling-hidden-histories-unity-in-changdeokgung-s-garden","published_at":"2026-06-08T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/unveiling-hidden-histories-unity-in-changdeokgung-s-garden","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-06-08-07-38-19-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72413476/2026_06_08_07_38_19_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Unveiling Hidden Histories: Unity in Changdeokgung's Garden Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-06-08-07-38-19-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 창덕궁 후원은 여름 햇빛 아래 빛나고 있었다. En: The rear garden of Changdeokgung was shining under the summer sunlight. Ko: 초록빛 나무들은 우거져 그림자를 드리우고, 꽃 내음이 공기를 채우며 신비로운 분위기를 더했다. En: The lush green trees cast shadows, and the scent of flowers filled the air, adding a mystical atmosphere. Ko: 다노 축제로 사람들이 북적거리는 가운데, 민준, 수진, 그리고 해진은 각자의 목적을 가지고 궁궐에 왔다. En: Amidst the bustling crowd gathered for the Dano festival, Minjun, Sujin, and Haejin each came to the palace with their own purpose. Ko: 민준은 역사가였다. En: Minjun was a historian. Ko: 그의 가족은 오래 전부터 역사적인 유물을 잃어버렸다. En: His family had lost a historical artifact long ago. Ko: 그는 그 유물을 찾아 가족의 영광을 되찾고 싶었다. En: He wanted to find the artifact and restore his family's honor. Ko: 수진은 기자였다. En: Sujin was a journalist. Ko: 대단한 기사를 쓰고 싶어서, 이 유물에 대한 이야기를 취재하고 있었다. En: Wanting to write a magnificent article, she was covering the story of this artifact. Ko: 해진은 은퇴한 장인이었다. En: Haejin was a retired craftsman. Ko: 그 유물은 그의 어린 시절을 담고 있었다. En: The artifact contained memories of his childhood. Ko: 그는 그 유물을 찾고 싶었다. En: He wanted to find it. Ko: 그들에게는 모두 특별한 이유가 있었다. En: Each of them had a special reason. Ko: 유물은 넓은 정원 어딘가에 숨겨져 있었다. En: The artifact was hidden somewhere in the expansive garden. Ko: 세 사람은 유물을 찾아 나섰다. En: The three set out to find the artifact. Ko: 민준은 수진과 팀을 이루어 취재 자료를 얻을지, 아니면 해진과 함께 지식을 활용할지 고민했다. En: Minjun pondered whether to team up with Sujin to gather investigative materials or use expertise with Haejin. Ko: 혼자서 찾으면 더 많은 영광을 누릴 수도 있었다. En: If he found it alone, he might enjoy more glory. Ko: 그런데 혼자서는 어려울 수도 있었다. 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