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Fluent Fiction - Korean

Fluent Fiction - Korean

FluentFiction.org 300 Episodes Aug 23, 2026

This podcast is designed to help listeners improve their Korean listening comprehension through stories. Each episode features a story in Korean, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Korean and English. The podcast also provides vocabulary lists and transcripts to aid understanding. It is suitable for language learners, travelers, and those wanting to connect with their Korean heritage.

Episodes

Sizzle & Laughter: Jihoon's Grilling Adventures Gone Right
Sizzle & Laughter: Jihoon's Grilling Adventures Gone Right Aug 23, 2026 1000 Fluent Fiction - Korean: Sizzle & Laughter: Jihoon's Grilling Adventures Gone Right Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-08-23-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 지금은 늦여름, 추석이 다가오는 시기입니다.En: It is late summer, and the Chuseok holiday is approaching.Ko: 지훈은 그의 작은 뒷마당에 서 있습니다.En: Jihoon is standing in his small backyard.Ko: 이웃집에서는 아이들이 뛰어놀고
Chuseok Magic: Love Brews at Seoul's Family Café
Chuseok Magic: Love Brews at Seoul's Family Café Aug 23, 2026 1026 Fluent Fiction - Korean: Chuseok Magic: Love Brews at Seoul's Family Café Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-08-23-07-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 어느 바쁜 주택가 중심에 작은 가족카페가 있었습니다.En: In the bustling heart of a residential area in Seoul, there was a small family-run café.Ko: 카페는 색색의 등불과 화려한 장식으로 단장되어 곧 다가올 추석의 분위기를 물씬 풍기고 있었습니다.En: The c
Unlocking New Beginnings at Namsan Seoul Tower
Unlocking New Beginnings at Namsan Seoul Tower Aug 22, 2026 1018 Fluent Fiction - Korean: Unlocking New Beginnings at Namsan Seoul Tower Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-08-22-07-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 여름의 태양이 반짝이는 날, 남산 서울 타워에는 많은 사람들이 모여있었습니다.En: On a day when the summer sun was sparkling, many people gathered at Namsan Seoul Tower.Ko: 가족들, 연인들, 친구들 모두 사랑의 자물쇠를 걸고 있었습니다.En: Families, couples
Finding Inspiration: A Writer's Journey at Namsan Tower
Finding Inspiration: A Writer's Journey at Namsan Tower Aug 21, 2026 1038 Fluent Fiction - Korean: Finding Inspiration: A Writer's Journey at Namsan Tower Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-08-21-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 진수는 창밖으로 바라보며 한숨을 내쉬었습니다.En: Jinsu gazed out the window and sighed.Ko: 종이 위의 펜은 움켜쥔 채로 멈춰 있었습니다.En: The pen on the paper remained clenched in his hand, unmoving.Ko: 몇 달째 글이 써지지 않는 고민에 빠
Discovering Hidden Treasures: A Seoul Summer Adventure
Discovering Hidden Treasures: A Seoul Summer Adventure Aug 21, 2026 1017 Fluent Fiction - Korean: Discovering Hidden Treasures: A Seoul Summer Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-08-21-07-38-19-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 여름은 무더웠다.En: The summer in Seoul was scorching.Ko: 하지만 인사동의 전통 공예 시장은 사람들로 붐볐다.En: However, the traditional craft market in Insadong was bustling with people.Ko: 다양한 색깔의 천과 전통 공예품들이
Stolen Heirloom: A Tale of Family, Forgiveness and Unity
Stolen Heirloom: A Tale of Family, Forgiveness and Unity Aug 20, 2026 1047 Fluent Fiction - Korean: Stolen Heirloom: A Tale of Family, Forgiveness and Unity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-08-20-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 한 경찰서에서는 바쁜 하루가 한창 진행 중이었다.En: One busy day was in full swing at a police station in Seoul.Ko: 창문 밖으로 학교 학생들이 해방절을 맞아 태극기를 흔들며 지나가고 있었다.En: Outside the window, school students were
Jiho's Quest: Finding Courage Amidst Seoul's Hustle
Jiho's Quest: Finding Courage Amidst Seoul's Hustle Aug 20, 2026 989 Fluent Fiction - Korean: Jiho's Quest: Finding Courage Amidst Seoul's Hustle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-08-20-07-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 지호는 경찰서 대기실에 앉아 있었다.En: Jiho was sitting in the police station's waiting room.Ko: 여름의 서울은 무더웠다.En: Seoul in summer was sweltering.Ko: 창문 밖에서는 사람들이 바쁘게 걸어 다니고, 지하철이 빠르게 지나가고 있었다.En: Outside
Navigating Dreams and Overcoming Fears in Busan's Waves
Navigating Dreams and Overcoming Fears in Busan's Waves Aug 19, 2026 1021 Fluent Fiction - Korean: Navigating Dreams and Overcoming Fears in Busan's Waves Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-08-19-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 부산의 해군 기지에는 여름이 시작되는 아침, 해양 기초 프로그램의 첫날이 찾아왔다.En: On a morning marking the start of summer at the navy base in Busan, the first day of the marine foundation program had arrived.Ko: 늘 활기
Secrets Beyond the DMZ: Unveiling a Family's Heroic Legacy
Secrets Beyond the DMZ: Unveiling a Family's Heroic Legacy Aug 19, 2026 954 Fluent Fiction - Korean: Secrets Beyond the DMZ: Unveiling a Family's Heroic Legacy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-08-19-07-38-19-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 지우는 광복절에 DMZ 전시관을 방문했다.En: Jiwoo visited the DMZ exhibition hall on Liberation Day.Ko: 그의 옆에는 친구 민호가 있었다.En: Next to him was his friend Minho.Ko: 무더운 여름 날씨 속에서 전시관 앞은 사람들로 붐볐다.En: In
Blending Tradition and Innovation: Jisoo's Chuseok Journey
Blending Tradition and Innovation: Jisoo's Chuseok Journey Aug 18, 2026 976 Fluent Fiction - Korean: Blending Tradition and Innovation: Jisoo's Chuseok Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-08-18-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 한여름의 태양이 밝게 빛나는 날, 지수는 고민에 빠졌다.En: One bright sunny day in midsummer, Jisoo found himself deep in thought.Ko: 곧 다가올 추석이 기대되면서도 불안했다.En: As he anticipated the upcoming Chuseok, a mix
From Competition to Collaboration: A School Tale
From Competition to Collaboration: A School Tale Aug 18, 2026 1000 Fluent Fiction - Korean: From Competition to Collaboration: A School Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-08-18-07-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 거대한 나무들이 울창한 정원을 둘러싸고 있는 학교.En: A school surrounded by a lush garden of towering trees.Ko: 이곳은 미래 사회의 신기술 교육을 선도하는 명문 학교였다.En: This place was a prestigious school leading the education of cutt
Love Across Oceans: Bridging Distance with Honest Hearts
Love Across Oceans: Bridging Distance with Honest Hearts Aug 17, 2026 950 Fluent Fiction - Korean: Love Across Oceans: Bridging Distance with Honest Hearts Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-08-17-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 한강공원의 여름밤은 언제나 활기찹니다.En: The summer nights at Hangang Park are always lively.Ko: 사람들은 삼삼오오 모여 강변 피크닉을 즐기고, 자전거를 타며 시원한 강바람을 만끽합니다.En: People gather in groups to enjoy picnics by the ri

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