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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...

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Love and Friendship Shine at the Lunar New Year Celebration 20.02.2026 14:15

Fluent Fiction - Korean : Love and Friendship Shine at the Lunar New Year Celebration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-20-23-34-01-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 겨울의 한가운데, 삼성 갤럭시 몰은 설날을 맞이하여 화려한 등불과 전통 장식으로 가득했다. En: In the middle of winter, the Samsung Galaxy Mall was filled with colorful lanterns and...

Mystery in Seoul's Smart Market: Jisoo's Detective Debut 20.02.2026 14:30

Fluent Fiction - Korean : Mystery in Seoul's Smart Market: Jisoo's Detective Debut Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-20-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 겨울, 서울의 스마트 리테일 마켓은 새해맞이 손님들로 바빴습니다. En: In winter, the Seoul smart retail market was busy with New Year's customers. Ko: 사방이 네온 불빛으로 빛나고, 자...

Laughter in the Halls: A Nurse's Seollal Lesson 19.02.2026 12:35

Fluent Fiction - Korean : Laughter in the Halls: A Nurse's Seollal Lesson Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-19-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 병원은 눈과 추위로 가득한 겨울철 설날을 맞아 더 바빴다. En: The hospital was busier as it faced the Seollal of winter, full of snow and cold. Ko: 병원 복도는 따뜻한 옷을 입은 사람들로 분주했...

Mystery in the ER: Jiho's New Year Revelation 19.02.2026 16:14

Fluent Fiction - Korean : Mystery in the ER: Jiho's New Year Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-19-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 병원은 새해를 맞아 붐비고 있었습니다. En: The hospital was bustling as the New Year arrived. Ko: 창문 밖으로 보이는 눈은 아름다웠지만, 안은 바쁘고 혼란스러웠습니다. En: The snow visible outsid...

Rediscovering Roots: A Seollal Journey at Gyeongbokgung 18.02.2026 15:24

Fluent Fiction - Korean : Rediscovering Roots: A Seollal Journey at Gyeongbokgung Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-18-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 겨울의 선명한 아침, 진우는 따뜻한 코트를 껴입고 경복궁을 방문했다. En: On a crisp winter morning, Jinwoo put on a warm coat and visited Gyeongbokgung. Ko: 설날의 분위기가 사방에 퍼져...

Secrets of Seollal: Unearthing Family Legacy at Gyeongbokgung 18.02.2026 13:59

Fluent Fiction - Korean : Secrets of Seollal: Unearthing Family Legacy at Gyeongbokgung Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-18-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 경복궁의 겨울, 설날이 다가왔다. En: Winter at Gyeongbokgung, and Seollal was approaching. Ko: 하얀 눈이 궁전 정원을 덮었고, 등불은 따뜻한 빛을 뿜어냈다. En: The white snow cove...

Jiho's Snow-Covered Redemption: Artifacts Amidst Adversity 17.02.2026 14:48

Fluent Fiction - Korean : Jiho's Snow-Covered Redemption: Artifacts Amidst Adversity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-17-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 설원의 산속 깊은 곳, 숨겨진 사원이 있었다. En: Deep in the mountains of the snowy plains, there was a hidden temple. Ko: 겨울의 차가운 바람이 불어오면 고요한 산사에 눈이 내려앉았...

New Year Fireworks and an Unforgettable Proposal 17.02.2026 13:21

Fluent Fiction - Korean : New Year Fireworks and an Unforgettable Proposal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-17-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 서울의 밤하늘엔 추운 겨울바람이 불고 있었다. En: In the night sky over Seoul, a cold winter wind was blowing. Ko: 그 위로 은은하게 떠오른 Namsan 탑은 새로운 해를 맞이할 준비로 빛나고 있었다...

Finding Peace in Tradition: Joon's Gyeongbokgung Revelation 16.02.2026 13:22

Fluent Fiction - Korean : Finding Peace in Tradition: Joon's Gyeongbokgung Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-16-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 경복궁은 눈으로 덮여 있었습니다. En: Gyeongbokgung was covered in snow. Ko: 겨울의 경복궁은 고요하고 아름다웠습니다. En: The winter Gyeongbokgung was quiet and beautiful. Ko: 설...

Gyeongbokgung Snow: Dreams and Traditions Collide 16.02.2026 15:21

Fluent Fiction - Korean : Gyeongbokgung Snow: Dreams and Traditions Collide Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-16-08-38-19-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 서울은 겨울의 아름다움으로 가득 차 있었다. En: 서울|Seoul was filled with the beauty of winter. Ko: 경복궁은 눈으로 덮여서 더욱 신비로운 느낌을 주고 있었다. En: 경복궁|Gyeongbokgung was co...

Winter Ambitions: Ethics and Aspirations in Seoul's Chill 15.02.2026 14:34

Fluent Fiction - Korean : Winter Ambitions: Ethics and Aspirations in Seoul's Chill Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-15-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 서울의 한겨울은 언제나 바쁘고 차가웠다. En: The winters in Seoul were always busy and cold. Ko: 높은 빌딩들이 줄지어 늘어서 있는 거리, 그 중 하나에 두드러지게 눈에 띄는 현대적인 빌...

Winter Lessons: The Power of Teamwork in Seoul's Frost 15.02.2026 16:35

Fluent Fiction - Korean : Winter Lessons: The Power of Teamwork in Seoul's Frost Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-15-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 서울의 겨울, 찬 바람이 불어오던 어느 날, 민준은 마음속의 불안감을 떨칠 수 없었다. En: One winter day in Seoul, when the cold wind blew, Minjun couldn't shake off the anxiety in his he...

A Winter Tale: The Mystery of Changdeokgung's Hidden Flower 14.02.2026 14:41

Fluent Fiction - Korean : A Winter Tale: The Mystery of Changdeokgung's Hidden Flower Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-14-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 창덕궁의 비밀 정원에는 겨울의 침묵이 깃들어 있었다. En: In the secret garden of Changdeokgung, the silence of winter had settled. Ko: 하얀 눈이 소복이 쌓인 그곳에서는 발자국 소리...

Rainy Confessions: A Valentine's Day Surprise in the Garden 14.02.2026 14:57

Fluent Fiction - Korean : Rainy Confessions: A Valentine's Day Surprise in the Garden Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-14-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 비가 올 듯한 날씨였습니다. En: The weather seemed like it was going to rain. Ko: 벚꽃 정원은 여전히 아름다웠습니다. En: The beotkkot garden was still beautiful. Ko: 꽃잎이 바람에...

Bunker Bonds: Finding Friendship in Unexpected Places 13.02.2026 17:38

Fluent Fiction - Korean : Bunker Bonds: Finding Friendship in Unexpected Places Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-13-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 지훈은 추운 겨울 아침, 커다란 지하 벙커 앞에 섰습니다. En: Jihoon stood in front of a large underground bunker on a cold winter morning. Ko: 벙커의 문은 두껍고 차가웠습니다. En: The do...

Seoul's Tea Evolution: Tradition Meets Modernity 13.02.2026 14:11

Fluent Fiction - Korean : Seoul's Tea Evolution: Tradition Meets Modernity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-13-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 서울의 예술적인 거리, 인사동에는 작은 찻집이 있다. En: In the artistic streets of Seoul, there is a small tea house in Insadong. Ko: 찻집은 전통적인 한국 장식들로 가득 차 있고, 겨울의 쌀쌀...

Rekindling Family Ties Through Gyeongju's Timeless Charm 12.02.2026 13:45

Fluent Fiction - Korean : Rekindling Family Ties Through Gyeongju's Timeless Charm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-12-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 겨울의 찬 바람이 부는 경주 역사 마을은 한옥과 고대 사찰로 가득 차 있습니다. En: In gyeoul, the cold winds blow through Gyeongju Historic Village, which is filled with traditional ha...

Healing Beneath the Snow: Patience and Nature's Lessons 12.02.2026 15:14

Fluent Fiction - Korean : Healing Beneath the Snow: Patience and Nature's Lessons Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-12-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 등산객들의 고향, 인제 필드병원. En: The hometown of hikers, Inje Field Hospital. Ko: 눈 덮인 설악산이 가까이 보이는 이곳은 겨울이 깊어질수록 더욱 분주해진다. En: This place, where yo...

Camaraderie in the Arctic: Jinsu's Blizzard Journey 11.02.2026 16:41

Fluent Fiction - Korean : Camaraderie in the Arctic: Jinsu's Blizzard Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-11-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 하늘은 회색이었고, 차가운 바람이 세차게 불었다. En: The sky was gray, and a cold wind blew fiercely. Ko: 호수는 얼음으로 뒤덮여 있었고, 땅은 눈으로 가득 찼다. En: The lake was covered in...

Trapped in Snow: Teamwork and Survival in the Arctic Tundra 11.02.2026 12:28

Fluent Fiction - Korean : Trapped in Snow: Teamwork and Survival in the Arctic Tundra Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-11-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 하얀 눈으로 뒤덮인 북극 툰드라. En: The Arctic tundra, covered in white snow. Ko: 바람은 매섭게 불고, 춥고 고요한 세상이 끝없이 펼쳐져 있다. En: The wind blows fiercely, and a co...

Rediscovering Bonds: Lunar New Year's Journey of Healing 10.02.2026 15:20

Fluent Fiction - Korean : Rediscovering Bonds: Lunar New Year's Journey of Healing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-10-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 서울의 겨울은 차갑고 바람이 매섭다. En: Winter in Seoul is cold, and the wind is biting. Ko: 설날이 다가오는 어느 날, 수진은 어린 시절의 추억이 가득한 폐창고 앞에 서 있었다. En: One...

Surviving a Snowstorm: A Bonded Hike in Gyeongju's Heart 10.02.2026 12:44

Fluent Fiction - Korean : Surviving a Snowstorm: A Bonded Hike in Gyeongju's Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-10-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 길게 뻗은 소나무가 하늘을 향해 서 있는 경주 국립 공원, 하얀 눈이 깃을 드리운 겨울. En: The Gyeongju National Park, where long-stretching sonamu trees stand tall towards the sky, is...

Seollal Harmony: A Hanok Winter Retreat Unites a Team 09.02.2026 15:34

Fluent Fiction - Korean : Seollal Harmony: A Hanok Winter Retreat Unites a Team Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-09-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 찬바람이 지나가는 겨울날, 한옥 마을의 매서운 바람이 집안을 가득 채웠습니다. En: On a winter day when the cold wind was passing through, the fierce wind in the hanok village filled the...

Finding Warmth: Reconnecting with Joy at Busan Beach 09.02.2026 14:35

Fluent Fiction - Korean : Finding Warmth: Reconnecting with Joy at Busan Beach Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-09-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 부산 해변은 겨울임에도 불구하고 활기로 가득 차 있습니다. En: The Busan beach is full of life despite it being winter. Ko: 붉은 등불과 전통 장식이 여기저기 걸려 있고, 파도 소리와 함께 새...

Seoul Botanical Garden: A Winter Oasis and Unplanned Tastes 08.02.2026 13:44

Fluent Fiction - Korean : Seoul Botanical Garden: A Winter Oasis and Unplanned Tastes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-08-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 서울 식물원은 겨울의 추위를 피할 수 있는 따뜻한 피난처입니다. En: The Seoul Botanical Garden is a warm refuge where one can escape the chill of winter. Ko: 녹색 식물이 무성하고,...