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  • Unraveling Secrets at Gyeongbokgung: A Korean New Year Tale

    Unraveling Secrets at Gyeongbokgung: A Korean New Year Tale
    Feb 1 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Korean: Unraveling Secrets at Gyeongbokgung: A Korean New Year Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-01-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 설경이 아름다운 겨울날, 지호는 가족과 함께 설날을 맞이하여 경복궁을 방문했습니다.En: On a winter day when the snowy landscape was beautiful, Jiho visited Gyeongbokgung Palace with his family to celebrate Seollal, the Korean New Year.Ko: 경복궁은 눈으로 덮여 있었고, 전통 한복을 입은 사람들이 활기차게 움직이며 고궁에 색을 입히고 있었습니다.En: Gyeongbokgung Palace was covered with snow, and people dressed in traditional hanbok were moving energetically, adding color to the palace.Ko: 지호는 가족들과 함께 궁궐을 구경하며 오랜 역사를 느꼈습니다.En: Jiho toured the palace with his family, feeling the long history.Ko: 어느 순간, 지호는 어느 한쪽에 떨어져 있는 낡은 사진을 발견했습니다.En: At a certain moment, Jiho discovered an old photograph lying off to one side.Ko: 사진은 오래된 것이어서 얼룩이 져 있었지만, 그는 사진에 비친 친숙한 얼굴들을 알아보았습니다.En: The photo was old and stained, but he recognized the familiar faces reflected in it.Ko: 그의 할아버지와 어린 시절의 가족들이었습니다.En: They were of his grandfather and his family in their childhood.Ko: 하지만 그 사진 속에는 익숙하지 않은 인물도 있었습니다.En: However, there was also a person in the photo who was unfamiliar.Ko: 지호는 그 사진에 대한 궁금증이 생겼습니다.En: Jiho became curious about the photo.Ko: 그동안 가족에게 묻지 못했던 이야기를 이제는 알아야겠다고 생각했습니다.En: He decided to learn about the stories he hadn't been able to ask his family about until now.Ko: 하지만 가족들은 설날에 과거의 이야기를 꺼내기에는 꺼림칙해 보였습니다.En: However, the family seemed hesitant to bring up stories of the past during the New Year.Ko: 특히 차가운 겨울 날씨는 그의 인내심을 시험하고 있었습니다.En: Especially the cold winter weather was testing his patience.Ko: 결국 지호는 용기를 내어 가족 어른들에게 조용히 물었습니다. "할아버지, 이 사진에 대해 아시나요?" 그는 조심스레 사진을 내밀며 물었습니다.En: In the end, Jiho mustered the courage to quietly ask the elders of his family, "Grandfather, do you know anything about this photograph?" He asked cautiously, holding out the photo.Ko: 가족들은 잠시 놀란 표정을 지었지만, 곧 함께 모여 사진에 대해 이야기를 나누기 시작했습니다.En: The family momentarily wore surprised expressions, but soon gathered together to start discussing the photo.Ko: 조용한 경복궁 구석에서 가족들은 모여 앉았습니다.En: In a quiet corner of Gyeongbokgung Palace, the family sat together.Ko: 긴장감이 감돌았지만, 가족의 비밀이 드러나기 시작했습니다.En: Tension hung in the air, but the family's secret began to unfold.Ko: 사진 속 낯선 인물은 할아버지의 잃어버린 형제였습니다.En: The unfamiliar person in the photo was Jiho's grandfather's long-lost brother.Ko: 오랫동안 잊혀졌던 가족사는 이제야 밝혀졌습니다.En: The long-forgotten family history was now finally revealed.Ko: 비밀을 알게 된 가족들은 처음엔 충격을 받았지만, 곧 더 깊고 진한 이해심을 가지게 되었습니다.En: The family was initially shocked to learn the secret, but soon they developed a deeper and more profound understanding.Ko: 그것은 그들 사이의 유대를 더욱 강하게 만들었습니다.En: It strengthened the bonds between them.Ko: 지호는 가족에 대한 자부심과 함께 가족 역사에 대한 이해가 깊어졌습니다.En: Jiho felt a sense of pride in his family and gained a deeper understanding of his family history.Ko: 이제 그는 더 자신 있게 가족과 소통할 수 있었습니다.En: Now he could communicate with his family with more confidence.Ko: 그들은 추운 겨울바람 속에서도 서로의 따뜻함을 느꼈습니다.En: Even in the cold winter breeze, they felt the warmth of one another.Ko: 그리고 경복궁의 아름다움은 마치 그들의 새로운 시작을 축하하는 듯했습니다.En: The beauty of Gyeongbokgung Palace seemed to celebrate their new beginning.Ko: 지호는 설날에 가족과 함께 있는 순간이 더없이 소중하게 느껴졌습니다.En: Jiho felt the moment of being with his family on Seollal was exceedingly precious. Vocabulary Words:landscape: 설경celebrate: 맞이하여traditional: 전통energetically: 활기차게recognize: 알아보았습니다familiar: 친숙한hesitant: 꺼림칙해patience: 인내심muster: 용기를 내어cautiously: ...
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    14 mins
  • Unraveling Secrets: Minji's Journey to Her Family Legacy

    Unraveling Secrets: Minji's Journey to Her Family Legacy
    Jan 31 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Korean: Unraveling Secrets: Minji's Journey to Her Family Legacy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-01-31-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 부쩍 차가워진 겨울 아침, 북촌한옥마을은 설날을 맞아 활기가 넘쳤습니다.En: On a noticeably colder winter morning, Bukchon Hanok Village was bustling with activity in celebration of Seollal, the Lunar New Year.Ko: 해가 뜨기 전, 이곳저곳의 가옥에는 아침 햇살이 살며시 내려앉았습니다.En: Before the sun rose, dawn light gently settled on houses here and there.Ko: 한옥 지붕 위로 열두 띠 동물 모양의 연이 날아올랐고, 골목길에선 아이들이 한복을 입고 뛰어다녔습니다.En: Kites shaped like the twelve zodiac animals soared above the hanok roofs, and children in hanbok were running around in the alleys.Ko: 민지는 두 손을 꼭 쥐며 숨을 깊게 들이마셨습니다.En: Minji clasped her hands tightly and took a deep breath.Ko: 그녀는 할머니가 남긴 편지를 떠올렸습니다.En: She recalled a letter left by her grandmother.Ko: '비밀은 오래된 집에 숨겨져 있다.'En: "The secret is hidden in an old house."Ko: 조심스럽게 그 문장을 마음속에 새긴 민지는 가족의 경고를 무릅쓰고, 결심을 굳혔습니다.En: Carefully engraving this sentence in her heart, Minji, despite her family's warnings, made a firm decision.Ko: 민지의 곁에는 어린 시절부터 알고 지낸 절친 지수가 서 있었습니다.En: Next to Minji was her childhood best friend, Jisu.Ko: 지수는 상냥한 미소로 민지를 격려했습니다.En: With a gentle smile, Jisu encouraged Minji.Ko: '우리가 할 수 있을 거야. 같이 찾아보자.'En: "We can do it. Let's find it together."Ko: 그들의 목표는 분명했습니다. 비밀의 진실을 찾아내고, 할머니의 메시지를 풀어내는 것.En: Their goal was clear: to uncover the truth of the secret and decipher her grandmother’s message.Ko: 두 사람은 긴 골목길을 지나 한옥문 앞에 섰습니다.En: The two of them walked down a long alley and stood in front of a hanok door.Ko: 지수는 손전등을 들고 두리번거렸습니다.En: Jisu held a flashlight, looking around.Ko: 민지는 문을 조심스럽게 열었습니다.En: Minji carefully opened the door.Ko: 오래된 나무 바닥은 삐걱거렸고, 공간은 먼지와 옛날의 향기로 가득했습니다.En: The old wooden floor creaked, and the space was filled with dust and the scent of the past.Ko: 그들의 긴 여정이 이제 시작되었습니다.En: Their long journey was now beginning.Ko: 그들의 탐험 속에 나타난 인물은 현우였습니다.En: A person who appeared during their exploration was Hyunwoo.Ko: 그는 비밀에 대해 아는 듯한 미소를 지어 보였습니다.En: He smiled knowingly about the secret.Ko: '이 비밀은 오래 남아야 해요,' 현우는 거듭 강조했습니다.En: "This secret must be preserved for a long time," Hyunwoo repeatedly emphasized.Ko: 그의 의도가 불분명했습니다.En: His intentions were unclear.Ko: 그는 비밀을 지키려 하는 듯 보였습니다.En: He seemed to want to protect the secret.Ko: 고민하던 순간, 민지는 작고 고풍스러운 다락방을 발견했습니다.En: In a moment of hesitation, Minji discovered a small, antique attic.Ko: 숨을 죽이고, 조심스럽게 문을 열었습니다.En: Holding her breath, she cautiously opened the door.Ko: 그곳에는 오래된 일기가 놓여 있었습니다.En: There lay an old diary.Ko: 마침내 찾은 것입니다.En: They had finally found it.Ko: 현우는 이때 나타났습니다.En: Hyunwoo appeared at that moment.Ko: '당신이 찾고자 하는 것은 무엇인가요?' 그의 물음에 민지는 당당히 답했습니다. '우리 가족의 흔적을요.'En: "What is it that you seek?" he asked, to which Minji confidently replied, "The traces of my family."Ko: 현우는 비밀을 지키려는 이유를 설명했습니다.En: Hyunwoo explained his reason for keeping the secret.Ko: 예술가를 보호하려는 것이었습니다.En: It was to protect an artist.Ko: 민지는 가족 일기를 읽으며 숨겨진 진실을 알게 되었습니다.En: Reading the family diary, Minji learned the hidden truth.Ko: 그녀의 가족은 한때 유명한 예술가를 숨겨 주었습니다.En: Her family had once sheltered a famed artist.Ko: 그들이 위험을 무릅쓰고 이 예술가를 지켜냈다는 사실은 가족 역사에 남아 있었습니다.En: The fact that they risked themselves to protect this artist was part of her family's history.Ko: 비밀을 알게 된 후, 민지는 가족들에게 돌아갔습니다.En: After learning the secret, Minji returned to her family.Ko: 진실을 이야기하며, 가족의 유산을 받아들이자고 설득했습니다.En: She shared the truth and ...
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  • Rediscovering Tradition: A Heartfelt Journey at Gyeongbokgung

    Rediscovering Tradition: A Heartfelt Journey at Gyeongbokgung
    Jan 31 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Korean: Rediscovering Tradition: A Heartfelt Journey at Gyeongbokgung Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-01-31-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 경복궁은 첫눈을 맞아 고즈넉한 분위기를 자아냈다.En: Gyeongbokgung was imbued with a tranquil atmosphere as it welcomed the first snow.Ko: 눈 오는 겨울의 경복궁은 그 자체로 매력적이었다.En: The sight of Gyeongbokgung in the snowy winter was captivating in itself.Ko: 진수는 신발에서 나는 삐걱거림을 느끼며 걸었다.En: Jinsu walked, feeling the squeaking sound from his shoes.Ko: 눈이 가득한 길가에는 한복과 전통 잡화가 가득 늘어서 있었다.En: Along the snow-covered path, there were rows of hanbok and traditional accessories.Ko: 진수는 왠지 모르게 복잡한 마음을 느꼈다.En: Somehow, Jinsu felt a complicated mix of emotions.Ko: 민지와 대호가 함께 걸음을 맞췄다.En: Minji and Daeho matched their pace with his.Ko: 진수는 친구들의 존재가 그나마 위로가 되었다.En: The presence of his friends was a comfort to Jinsu.Ko: 설날을 앞두고, 복잡한 몸과 마음을 가라앉히려 그들은 모두 경복궁을 찾아왔다.En: With the Lunar New Year approaching, they all visited Gyeongbokgung to calm their troubled bodies and minds.Ko: "진수야, 그 선물 사러 왔다면서?" 민지가 물었다.En: "Jinsu, didn't you come to buy a gift?" Minji asked.Ko: "응, 엄마 아빠에게 좋은 선물 한 번 해보려구," 진수가 대답했다.En: "Yeah, I want to give something nice to my mom and dad," Jinsu replied.Ko: "근데 어디서부터 시작해야 할지 모르겠어."En: "But I don’t know where to start."Ko: 진수는 현대적인 삶에 익숙해져서 전통을 잊었다고 느꼈다.En: Jinsu felt like he had forgotten traditions because he was accustomed to modern life.Ko: 하지만 이번 설은 특별하고 싶었다.En: However, he wanted this Lunar New Year to be special.Ko: 민지가 눈에 띄는 노란색 한복을 가리켰다.En: Minji pointed to a striking yellow hanbok.Ko: "이거 어때? 엄마한테 잘 어울릴 것 같아!" 민지가 미소 지었다.En: "How about this? It would look great on your mom!" Minji smiled.Ko: 진수는 한복을 보며 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Jinsu nodded as he looked at the hanbok.Ko: "어떤 디테일이 좋은지 잘 모르겠어. 선물 고르기가 이렇게 어려울 줄이야."En: "I don’t really know which details are good. I didn’t think choosing a gift would be this hard."Ko: 곧이어 그들은 작은 가게에 들렀다.En: Soon they stopped by a small shop.Ko: 안쪽에는 도자기와 장신구들이 가득했다.En: Inside, it was filled with pottery and jewelry.Ko: 진수는 작은 나뭇조각이 눈에 들어왔다.En: A small wooden carving caught Jinsu's eye.Ko: 정교하게 새겨진 용 문양은 그의 어린 시절을 떠올리게 만들었다.En: The intricately carved dragon design reminded him of his childhood.Ko: 아버지가 데려가던 전통 축제에서 봤던 조각과 닮아 있었다.En: It resembled the carvings he saw at the traditional festivals his father used to take him to.Ko: 그 순간 진수는 전통과의 연결을 깊게 느꼈다.En: In that moment, Jinsu felt a deep connection to tradition.Ko: "이 조각... 아빠한테 완벽할 것 같아." 진수는 말하면서 자연스레 미소 지었다.En: "This carving... it would be perfect for dad." Jinsu naturally smiled as he spoke.Ko: 마침내, 그들은 여러 전통 선물을 담아 길을 나섰다.En: Finally, they left with several traditional gifts.Ko: 진수는 마음이 가벼워지고, 가족과의 연결이 더 강해졌음을 깨달았다.En: Jinsu felt lighter, realizing his connection with his family had grown stronger.Ko: 경복궁을 떠나며 진수는 만족스러웠다.En: Leaving Gyeongbokgung, Jinsu felt satisfied.Ko: 이제 그는 가족과 전통에 더 확신을 가질 수 있었다.En: Now he could have more confidence in his family and tradition.Ko: 겨울의 차가운 바람은 부드럽게 불어왔고, 진수의 마음은 따뜻했다.En: The cold winter wind blew gently, and Jinsu's heart was warm.Ko: 이곳에서 찾은 전통의 의미와 가족의 사랑이 그 무엇보다 크다는 것을 실감했다.En: He realized that the meaning of tradition and family love he found in this place was greater than anything else.Ko: 진수는 경복궁에서의 특별한 하루를 가슴 깊이 간직하며 집으로 향했다.En: Holding the special day at Gyeongbokgung close to his heart, he headed home.Ko: 설날, 그는 가족과 함께 새로운 시작을 알렸다.En: On Lunar New Year, he announced a new beginning with his family. Vocabulary Words:imbued: 자아냈다tranquil: 고즈넉한captivating: 매력적이었다squeaking: 삐걱거림complicated: 복잡한accessories: ...
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