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It's ev.news Briefly for Thursday 27 August 2026, only today's headlines and nothing else, in just 4 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the ev.news Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/evnewsHYUNDAI PLANS 41 EUROPEAN MODELS BY 2030Hyundai and Genesis will launch 41 new or updated models in Europe by 2030, targeting more than 420,000 EV sales a year against 116,000 in 2025, with Ioniq 3 production having started at İzmit on 14 August and a small electric SUV, a mid-sized electric SUV and commercial vehicles to follow. CEO José Muñoz said Europe is one of the most competitive regions on the planet and that every EV credit protects the ICE and hybrid business, while the claimed 30% battery-cost reduction is a planned saving on 2027 models using mid-nickel NCM cells rather than an achieved one.HYUNDAI CLAIMS MORE THAN 600 MILES FOR SANTA FE EREVHyundai's first range-extender EV, the Santa Fe EREV, is due in North America in the first half of 2027 with a claimed 600-plus miles of total range from a battery less than half the size of a comparable EV's, using electric motors for drive and an engine solely as a generator. Production begins in Alabama in early 2027, with Hyundai expecting EREVs to matter more in North America than in Europe, and an Ioniq V EREV planned for China plus a Genesis EREV in early 2027.HYUNDAI PLANS INTERMEDIATE N PERFORMANCE TIERHyundai is creating an unnamed performance tier between N Line trims and full N models, using N powertrains but at lower cost and better suited to daily driving. It sees the high-volume middle ground as a sales opportunity that could also free the flagship N cars, such as the Ioniq 5 N and Ioniq 6 N, to become more track-focused, though no technical details have been disclosed.HYUNDAI SELECTS KALUZA FOR SMART CHARGINGHyundai has named London-based Kaluza its global partner for EV smart charging and vehicle-to-grid services, starting with Hyundai and Kia in the UK and expanding to Australia, with OVO becoming the first UK retailer to offer smart charging through the Kia App. The deal sits within Hyundai Motor Group's AllDayEnergy programme launched in July, expanding existing pilots in Jeju, the US and the Netherlands, with V2G services planned for next year.OMODA 4 SET FOR BARCELONA ESPORTS DEBUTChery brand Omoda will launch its 4.4-metre Omoda 4 compact crossover in Europe at the Valorant Champions Tour EMEA finals in Barcelona from 28 to 30 August, targeting younger technology-oriented buyers, before an Italian debut at the Turin show on 11 September. Europe accounts for more than 40 percent of Omoda and Jaecoo's global sales, and Chery, Europe's second bestselling Chinese automaker in July behind BYD, opened its first European hub and R&D centre in Barcelona in April.VOLVO ADDS SHARED ANIMAL HAZARD ALERTSA Volvo software update lets EX60, EX90 and ES90 cars use sensors and cameras to detect large animals such as deer and sheep, upload the location to the cloud and warn approaching vehicles, including those on the European Data for Road Safety programme, with added alerts for pedestrians, cyclists, roadworks and accidents ahead. Safety chief Åsa Haglund said the newer models' computing power makes this possible but that warnings must be trustworthy, since false positives deteriorate trust in driver-assistance systems.VOLTPOST ADDS CEILING AND SURFACE EV CHARGERSVoltpost has extended its Voltpost Air range beyond lamppost retrofits with ceiling-mounted chargers that lower retractable cables in parking garages and surface-mounted units for walls, pedestals and kerbside sites without poles. It claims installations take hours rather than days and can cut costs by up to 70%, though it has told Massachusetts regulators each charger needs 40A and dual-port units 80A, with some sites requiring power upgrades or a new meter.PLUG-IN SOLAR PANELS LEGALISED ACROSS GREAT BRITAINPlug-in solar panels became legal to buy and use across Great Britain on 27 August, with kits generating up to 800W, meeting up to 20% of a home's electricity use and saving up to £110 a year, after independent safety testing found compliant panels safe under a specification stricter than Germany's. Complete kits are expected to cost around £400–£600 initially and will be stocked by Amazon, Argos, Currys, B&Q, Screwfix and Wickes, with government assuming 15% of households pay for mounting help and 20% need minor electrical work.NIO CERTIFIED USED EVS START AT 26,900 EUROSNio's cheapest certified used EV in Europe costs 26,900 euros without a battery, which buyers instead subscribe to under Battery as a Service at 169 euros a month for 75kWh or 289 euros for 100kWh in Germany and the Netherlands, adding close to 7,000 euros over the remaining warranty for the larger pack. All cars are 2023 or 2024 builds with roughly two years of warranty left, drawn from Nio's own fleet and given full technical, cosmetic and structural inspections, original-parts repairs and no scheduled servicing for six months or 10,000 kilometres.APTERA SECURES UP TO $44 MILLION INVESTMENTAptera Motors has secured a strategic investment of up to $44 million from Shanghai Launch Automotive Technology, or Launch Design, covering fixtures, tooling, testing and pilot production for its first 40 solar electric vehicles at its planned Carlsbad, California site. The company is targeting the start of production in Q4 2026, with first vehicle bodies and chassis expected in October 2026.VESSEV RAISES $A27 MILLION FOR HYDROFOIL PRODUCTIONAuckland-based Vessev has raised $US19 million in Series A and follow-on funding led by Blackbird Ventures to scale production of its electric hydrofoiling vessels, grow its market team and develop onboard software and telemetry. The 2017-founded firm, which launched the 40-nautical-mile VS-9 in 2024 and has since added the VS-12, has delivery agreements in Sydney, Perth and Tasmania and named FlyTahoe as its first US customer, though its first Perth VS-9s only arrive in early 2027 pending classification and regulatory approval.

Based in Jeju, Moon Singi works in illustration and design, while also expanding his practice through painting, writing, and travel. After studying Western painting, he has worked across publishing, illustration, and graphic design, and has also participated in guidebook projects on Okinawa and Spain. His experience of being born and raised in Jeju has led to his interest in islands and island people, which he has explored through his fictional island project, Arkaia. Recently, he has been teaching in the Department of Design at Jeju National University, while also taking an interest in new technologies and media such as AI. Drawing from the landscapes, people, climate, and local stories he encounters through travel and everyday life, he continues to develop his own visual language.

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Crab Chase on Jeju's Sunlit Shores: An Unlikely Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-08-11-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 푸른 바다와 금빛 모래가 펼쳐진 제주도의 한적한 해변, 소란스럽지 않은 바람이 불고 있었다.En: On a quiet beach in Jeju-do, where the blue sea and golden sand stretched out, a gentle breeze was blowing.Ko: 여름의 태양 아래, 민수는 그저 평온하게 시간을 보내고 있었다.En: Under the summer sun, Minsu was simply spending time in peace.Ko: 민수는 혼자 있는 것을 좋아했지만, 가슴 한 켠에는 언제나 모험을 향한 갈망이 있었다.En: Although Minsu liked being alone, there was always a yearning for adventure tucked away in one corner of his heart.Ko: 휴식을 찾기 위해 그는 도시를 떠나 이번에 제주에 왔다.En: Seeking rest, he had left the city and come to Jeju this time.Ko: 그의 두 친구, 지수와 하늘은 민수 곁에서 소풍 준비에 한참이었다.En: His two friends, Jisoo and Haneul, were busily preparing a picnic near him.Ko: 해변가에 자리를 잡고 점심 도시락을 펼쳤다.En: They set up their spot on the shoreline and laid out their lunch.Ko: 바다 소리를 들으며 적당히 바람을 맞으며 그들은 함께 웃었다.En: Listening to the sound of the sea and feeling the breeze, they laughed together.Ko: 모래사장에서 찍은 사진도 확인하고, 찰칵하며 셀카도 여러 장 찍었다.En: They also checked the photos taken on the sandy beach and snapped several selfies.Ko: 그러던 중 깨알 같은 웃음을 전해준 것은 그 해변에 깜짝 등장한 작은 존재 - 게였다.En: Among all this, a small entity suddenly brought a sprinkle of laughter—the unexpected appearance of a little creature—a crab.Ko: 아니, 그보다는 무척 눈에 띄는 안면을 보인 '게'였다.En: No, more precisely, a 'crab' that had made its presence very noticeable.Ko: 갑자기, 그 게는 비정상적인 기세로 달려오기 시작했다.En: Suddenly, the crab began to run with unusual speed.Ko: 그게 바람을 헤치고 직선으로 달려오는 모습은 장관이었다.En: Its direct sprint through the wind was a spectacle.Ko: 다른 사람들은 소란 때문에 민수의 쪽을 바라보며 무슨 일이냐는 듯이 고개를 갸우뚱했다.En: Other people, curiously looking toward Minsu due to the commotion, tilted their heads as if to ask what was going on.Ko: 게는 다가와 민수의 도시락에 혹시나 올려져 있던 채소 조각을 노리는 듯했다.En: The crab approached, seemingly eyeing the piece of vegetable that might have been placed on Minsu's lunchbox.Ko: 민수는 놀라 움츠렸지만, 그러자 주위에서 환호성이 들려왔다.En: Minsu was surprised and flinched, but cheers began to ring out around him.Ko: 사람들은 민수를 응원하기 시작했다.En: People started to encourage Minsu.Ko: 상황은 예상 밖의 흥미진진한 쇼로 변했다.En: The situation transformed into an unexpectedly thrilling show.Ko: 민수는 게를 피하기 위해 즉석에서 춤을 추듯 이리저리 이동했다.En: To avoid the crab, Minsu started to move here and there as if dancing on the spot.Ko: 그러나 민수는 고민에 빠졌다.En: However, Minsu found himself in a dilemma.Ko: 이 상황을 도망치듯 피할 것인가, 아니면 이 게를 내려놓고 상황을 수습할 것인가.En: Should he flee the situation, or should he calm it down by dealing with the crab?Ko: 순간, 민수는 마음속에 있던 또 다른 목소리를 들었다.En: At that moment, Minsu heard another voice within him.Ko: "지금이 그 순간이 아닐까?" 민수는 갑자기 웃음을 터뜨렸다.En: "Isn't this the moment?" Suddenly, Minsu burst into laughter.Ko: "이제는 포기할 수 없어!"En: "I can't give up now!"Ko: 민수는 충분한 지지와 용기로 게를 다시 찾아보기 시작했다.En: Gathering enough support and courage, Minsu began to look for the crab again.Ko: 그 틈에 지수와 하늘이 마음을 합쳐 민수를 도왔다.En: In the meantime, Jisoo and Haneul joined forces to help Minsu.Ko: 민수는 조심스럽게 손을 뻗어 게를 가볍게 잡았다.En: Carefully reaching out, Minsu gently caught the crab.Ko: 그들의 협력 덕분에 게는 무사히 해변 저 멀리 풀어줄 수 있었다.En: Thanks to their cooperation, the crab was safely released back onto the far end of the beach.Ko: 이 피크닉은 민수에게 새로운 깨달음을 주었다. 어떤 상황에서도 웃음과 즐거움을 찾을 수 있다는 것과, 계획에 없던 상황도 충분히 즐길 수 있다는 것이었다.En: This picnic provided Minsu with a new realization: that one can find laughter and joy in any situation and that unexpected occurrences can be thoroughly enjoyed.Ko: 민수는 변화되었다.En: Minsu was transformed.Ko: 더 이상 예측 가능한 것만을 즐기지 않았고, 예기치 않은 순간 안에서 더 많은 행복을 찾게 되었다.En: He no longer only enjoyed predictable things and began to find more happiness within unanticipated moments.Ko: 변화는 늘 미혼모가 아니었다.En: Change was not always an unwed mother.Ko: 때로는 기대감 속에서 적잖은 미소를 안겨주는 존재이기도 했다.En: Sometimes, it was a presence that brought considerable smiles within the realm of anticipation. Vocabulary Words:quiet: 한적한breeze: 바람yearning: 갈망adventure: 모험shoreline: 해변가entity: 존재spectacle: 장관commotion: 소란flinch: 움츠리다thrilling: 흥미진진한dilemma: 고민flee: 피하다transform: 변화되다support: 지지cooperation: 협력release: 풀어주다realization: 깨달음unexpected: 예기치 않은unwed: 미혼presence: 존재considerable: 적잖은anticipation: 기대감noticeable: 눈에 띄는direct: 직선의encourage: 응원하다sprint: 달리다calm: 수습하다usher: 데리고 가다realm: 영역gesture: 몸짓

Hong Kong, Jeju, München! Während Bayern-Insider Christian Falk mit News von der Säbener Straße die Stellung hält, ist Julian Agardi mit auf der Asien-Tour. Beide schalten sich zu einer Interkontinental-Konferenz zusammen. Das Thema, das derzeit alle bewegt: Gewinnt Harry Kane den Ballon d'Or, um ein Zeichen zu setzen, dass kein Bayern-Star zu Real Madrid wechseln muss, um Weltstar zu werden? Dazu der Gerüchte-Check: Wer plötzlich Palhinha will! Paris-Gerücht um Boey! Wende bei Zaragoza?

Park Keun Ju works with photography in Jeju and is currently continuing a color-field abstract series on buildings under the theme of “reality and ideal.” He studied photography at university, and began his first personal project after a volunteer trip to Madagascar in 2008, which led him to pursue his path as an artist. Since moving to Jeju in 2017, he has photographed landscapes, buildings, and people from behind. His work has been introduced overseas through Saatchi Art, and he presented his Romantic Melancholy series in an exhibition in Germany. He has also expanded his photography practice through local projects, including a Jongdal-ri village booklet project and photography classes with children in Jeju.

Tourist brochures rarely tell the whole story. In this Tourist Season replay, Joe and Shawn revisit one of the podcast's most popular travel episodes, uncovering the wars, massacres, murders, ghost stories, and redevelopment controversies hidden behind some of Korea's best-known tourist destinations. Topics Discussed Tourist Season summer replay series Why famous destinations deserve deeper historical context Incheon and the Battle of Incheon during the Korean War The 2017 Incheon child murder case Jeju Island and the Bukchon Massacre The Jeju Uprising Bukchon Hanok Village and developer Jeong Se-gwon Ghost legends surrounding Bukchon Ikseon-dong before it became Seoul's trendiest neighborhood Operation Butterfly and Seoul's former red-light district Gentrification and commercialization of Ikseon-dong The anonymous donor of Jeonju's Tree of Hope The restoration of Cheonggyecheon and its impact on merchants Listener mail: Why do Korean hikers wear bells? Timestamps 00:00 Tourist Season introduction 02:30 Horror movie watch parties and summer updates 10:15 Why every tourist site has a darker history 13:30 Incheon and the Korean War 24:00 The 2017 Incheon child murder 37:45 Jeju's Bukchon Massacre 50:00 Bukchon Hanok Village beyond the postcards 1:02:00 Ikseon-dong before the cafés 1:22:00 Jeonju's anonymous Christmas donor 1:33:30 Cheonggyecheon before restoration 1:50:00 Listener mail: Korean hiking bells Mentioned During the Episode Incheon Wolmido Jeju Island Bukchon Bukchon Hanok Village Ikseon-dong Cheonggyecheon Jeonju Jeong Se-gwon Lee Myung-bak Operation Butterfly The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk Follow The Dark Side of Seoul Website https://darksideofseoul.com Patreon https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Instagram https://instagram.com/darksideofseoul Facebook https://facebook.com/darksideofseoul YouTube https://youtube.com/@darksideofseoul About The Dark Side of Seoul The Dark Side of Seoul explores Korea's hidden history, true crime, folklore, ghost stories, urban legends, disasters, political scandals, and the strange corners of Korean culture that rarely make it into guidebooks. Hosted by long-time Korea residents Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey, the show blends historical research, cultural analysis, and firsthand experience to examine the people, events, beliefs, and mysteries that have shaped the Korean peninsula. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Capturing Beauty Amidst Jeju's Tempest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-08-02-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 하루아침, 제주도 산골 마을은 무겁고 어두운 구름으로 뒤덮였습니다.En: One morning, the mountainous village in Jeju Island was covered with heavy and dark clouds.Ko: 해마다 열리는 전통 축제가 코앞입니다.En: The annual traditional festival was just around the corner.Ko: 바람이 나무를 흔들며 비가 쏟아지고, 작은 돌담집들이 마치 파도처럼 물결칩니다.En: The wind shook the trees and rain poured down, making the small stone-wall houses ripple like waves.Ko: 모두 긴장 속에 빠졌습니다.En: Everyone was caught in a state of tension.Ko: 준은 방 안에서 바깥을 바라보고 있었습니다.En: Jun was looking outside from his room.Ko: 사진기가 그의 손에 들려 있었습니다.En: A camera was in his hand.Ko: 어린 시절부터 친구 수민과 함께 해왔습니다.En: Since childhood, he had been with his friend Sumin.Ko: 수민은 언제나 밝고 활달했습니다.En: Sumin was always bright and lively.Ko: 하지만 지금 준은 수민과는 다른 선택을 해야 한다고 느꼈습니다.En: But now Jun felt he had to make a different choice than Sumin.Ko: “어떡하지...” 준은 고민했습니다.En: "What should I do..." Jun pondered.Ko: 손에 땀이 났습니다.En: His hands were sweaty.Ko: 그는 자연의 아름다움을 포착하는 것을 좋아합니다.En: He loved capturing the beauty of nature.Ko: 이번 축제에서는 그가 준비한 사진을 선보이고 싶었습니다.En: In this festival, he wanted to present the photos he had prepared.Ko: 그러나 빗줄기는 점점 더 거세졌습니다.En: However, the rain was getting stronger and stronger.Ko: 혜진은 조용히 옆에 앉아 있었습니다.En: Hyejin was sitting quietly beside him.Ko: 그녀의 조언은 항상 도움이 되었습니다.En: Her advice was always helpful.Ko: “비가 그치지 않을 수도 있지만 도전을 피할 수 없어,” 그녀가 차분히 말했습니다.En: "The rain might not stop, but you can't avoid the challenge," she said calmly.Ko: 둘은 함께 나가기로 결정했습니다.En: They decided to go out together.Ko: 우산과 비닐을 사용해 카메라를 지키면서 말입니다. 마을의 좁은 길을 지나면서, 시원한 바람이 홍수를 막기 위한 파도를 맞이했습니다.En: Using umbrellas and plastic covers to protect the camera, they waded through the narrow village streets, facing the waves built up to prevent flooding from the cool wind.Ko: 산의 봉우리는 비구름 속에 가려졌지만, 그 순간 준의 마음속에 찬란한 장면이 펼쳐졌습니다.En: The mountain peaks were obscured by rain clouds, but at that moment a brilliant scene unfolded in Jun's mind.Ko: 검은 구름과 밀려오는 바람 사이에서 햇빛이 부드럽게 스며들었습니다.En: Sunlight softly seeped through the black clouds and the incoming wind.Ko: 그는 순간을 놓치지 않았습니다.En: He didn't miss the moment.Ko: 셔터를 누르는 순간 모든 것은 조화를 이루었습니다.En: As he pressed the shutter, everything came together in harmony.Ko: 축제는 예정대로 진행되었습니다.En: The festival proceeded as scheduled.Ko: 비는 그쳤고, 사람들은 하나둘 모여들었습니다.En: The rain stopped, and people began to gather one by one.Ko: 준의 사진은 거대한 예술 작품으로서 벽에 걸렸고, 그 위력과 아름다움에 모든 사람이 감탄했습니다.En: Jun's photo was hung on the wall as a massive art piece, and everyone marveled at its power and beauty.Ko: 수민은 준의 옆에 서서 웃으며 말했습니다. “너 정말 잘했어. 네 사진, 아주 멋져!”En: Sumin stood next to Jun and said with a smile, "You really did well. Your photo is wonderful!"Ko: 준은 살짝 미소 지었습니다.En: Jun smiled slightly.Ko: 그는 이제 자신의 가치를 느낄 수 있었습니다.En: He could now feel his own worth.Ko: 시간이 지나며 준은 중요한 교훈을 얻었습니다.En: As time passed, Jun learned an important lesson.Ko: 위험과 도전을 두려워하지 않고 맞서는 것은 가치 있는 일임을 깨달았습니다.En: He realized that facing risks and challenges without fear is a worthwhile endeavor.Ko: 자유의 날을 기념하는 이번 축제는 준에게 새로운 시작이었습니다.En: This festival celebrating the day of freedom marked a new beginning for him.Ko: 자유롭게 자신의 꿈과 도전을 계속 이어나가겠다는 다짐을 하면서.En: As he resolved to continue pursuing his dreams and challenges freely. Vocabulary Words:mountainous: 산골annual: 해마다traditional: 전통festival: 축제tension: 긴장pondered: 고민했습니다capture: 포착하는seeped: 스며들었습니다waded: 지나면서obscured: 가려졌지만brilliant: 찬란한shutter: 셔터harmony: 조화를proceeded: 진행되었습니다massive: 거대한marveled: 감탄했습니다worth: 가치endeavor: 일임을resolution: 다짐을challenging: 도전하는worthwhile: 가치 있는obstacles: 위험lively: 활달했습니다unfolded: 펼쳐졌습니다cherished: 좋아합니다flooding: 홍수scenery: 장면resolve: 다짐freedom: 자유calmly: 차분히

He is an experimental filmmaker working with 16mm film in Jeju. He runs Samguri Film Lab, an artist-run film lab in Seogwipo focused on analog film and darkroom processes. At the lab, he shares knowledge of film developing, alternative materials, and experimental 16mm techniques through workshops. His work is shaped by hands-on processes, chance discoveries, and the community around analog filmmaking. He continues to explore film as a medium for artistic inquiry and community-based practice. He is also a sailing activist active in the anti-base movement in the Pacific as well as recently on the flotilla to break the siege in Gaza.

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Finding Balance: Jisoo's Journey to Embrace Family and Dreams Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-07-28-07-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 제주의 따뜻한 햇볕이 해안가를 비추며 바다가 반짝였습니다.En: The warm sunlight of Jeju shone on the coastline, making the sea sparkle.Ko: 가족들이 오랜만에 모였고, 아름다운 제주에서 재회를 기념하기로 했습니다.En: The family had gathered together after a long time, and they decided to commemorate their reunion in the beautiful Jeju.Ko: 이번 모임은 특히 특별했습니다. 해외에 있던 민준이 오랜만에 가족들에게 돌아왔기 때문입니다.En: This gathering was particularly special because Minjun, who had been abroad, had returned to his family after a long time.Ko: 지수는 구석에 앉아서 바다를 바라보며 생각에 잠겼습니다.En: Jisoo sat in the corner, gazing at the sea lost in thought.Ko: 그녀는 20대 후반으로, 가족의 기대와 자신의 꿈 사이에서 갈등하고 있었습니다.En: She was in her late twenties, conflicted between her family's expectations and her own dreams.Ko: 가족들은 그녀가 안정적인 직업을 가지고 결혼하기를 원했지만, 지수는 독립적으로 자신의 길을 가길 원했습니다.En: While her family wanted her to have a stable job and get married, Jisoo wished to independently pursue her own path.Ko: 민준은 지수를 향해 다가왔습니다.En: Minjun approached Jisoo.Ko: "야, 지수야. 여기서 뭐해?"라고 그는 묻습니다.En: "Hey, Jisoo, what are you doing here?" he asked.Ko: "생각 좀 하고 있었어," 지수가 대답했습니다.En: "Just thinking," Jisoo replied.Ko: 민준은 지수의 고민을 눈치챘고, 가족 전통을 통해 지수를 가족과 더 가까워지게 하고 싶었습니다.En: Minjun sensed her troubles and wanted to use the family tradition to bring Jisoo closer to the family.Ko: 그날 밤, 가족들은 화려한 바비큐 파티를 했습니다.En: That night, the family had a splendid barbecue party.Ko: 민준은 지수에게 전통적인 가족 씨름 대회에 참가하자고 제안했습니다.En: Minjun suggested to Jisoo that she participate in the traditional family wrestling match.Ko: 처음엔 주저했지만, 가족들에게 자신을 증명할 기회라고 생각하고 참가하기로 했습니다.En: She hesitated at first, but then thought of it as an opportunity to prove herself to her family and decided to participate.Ko: 해변에서 씨름 대회가 시작되었고, 지수는 가족들의 함성과 응원을 받으며 경기에 임했습니다.En: The wrestling match began on the beach, and Jisoo faced the match with cheers and support from her family.Ko: 그녀는 어린 시절 씨름을 하던 기억이 떠올랐습니다.En: She recalled memories of wrestling as a child.Ko: 하지만 경기 도중 가족들의 기대에 대해 다시 생각하게 되었고, 결국 민준과 언쟁을 벌였습니다.En: However, during the match, she started reconsidering her family's expectations, and eventually, she got into a dispute with Minjun.Ko: "모두가 나에게 이렇게 계속 기대를 하면, 난 어떻게 내 꿈을 이룰 수 있어?" 지수는 울음을 터트렸습니다.En: "If everyone keeps expecting so much from me, how can I achieve my dreams?" Jisoo burst into tears.Ko: 민준은 진지하게 말했다. "지수야, 네가 소중한 결정을 할 수 있다는 걸 모두 알아. 하지만 가끔은 가족의 전통도 중요한 법이야." 이 말이 지수의 마음을 울렸습니다.En: Minjun spoke earnestly, "Jisoo, everyone knows you can make precious decisions. But sometimes, family traditions are important too."Ko: 이 말이 지수의 마음을 울렸습니다.En: These words touched Jisoo's heart.Ko: 지수는 결국 가족들 사이에서 자신의 자리를 찾았습니다.En: In the end, Jisoo found her place within the family.Ko: 가족의 가치를 이해하고, 그것들이 자신의 정체성에 중요한 부분임을 깨달았습니다.En: She understood the value of family and realized they were an important part of her identity.Ko: 민준은 그녀의 선택을 존중하며, 지수에게 큰 격려가 되어 주었습니다.En: Minjun respected her choices and became a great source of encouragement for her.Ko: 해가 지고, 가족들은 웃으며 모닥불 주위에 모였습니다.En: As the sun set, the family gathered around the bonfire with smiles.Ko: 지수는 민준 옆에 앉아 바다 소리를 들으며 미소를 지었습니다.En: Jisoo sat next to Minjun, listening to the sound of the sea, and smiled.Ko: 그제야 그녀는 독립과 가족의 전통이 함께할 수 있음을 깨달았습니다.En: It was then that she realized that independence and family tradition could coexist.Ko: 제주 바다처럼 넓고 깊은 가족의 사랑은 그녀의 길을 환하게 비춰주고 있었습니다.En: Just like the vast and deep Jeju sea, her family's love brightly illuminated her path. Vocabulary Words:sparkle: 반짝이다commemorate: 기념하다reunion: 재회particularly: 특히approach: 다가가다hesitate: 주저하다opportunity: 기회participate: 참가하다match: 경기reconsider: 다시 생각하다dispute: 언쟁expectations: 기대earnestly: 진지하게precious: 소중한independent: 독립적인illuminate: 비추다source: 출처encouragement: 격려coexist: 함께 존재하다identity: 정체성conflicted: 갈등하다gazing: 바라보다tradition: 전통splendid: 화려한barbecue: 바비큐prove: 증명하다memories: 기억precious: 소중한earnestly: 진지하게phase: 단계

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Discovering Jeju: Souvenirs That Tell Stories Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-07-28-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 제주의 여름날, 민준과 예진은 향토 시장의 한 기념품 가게에 들어갔습니다.En: On a summer day in Jeju, Minjun and Yejin entered a souvenir shop at the local market.Ko: 민준은 제주도에 처음 와서 가족에게 줄 완벽한 기념품을 찾고 싶었습니다.En: Minjun, visiting Jeju Island for the first time, wanted to find the perfect souvenir for his family.Ko: 가게는 형형색색의 장식품과 수공예품들로 가득했고, 문에서 부드러운 바람이 들어왔습니다.En: The shop was filled with colorful decorations and handicrafts, with a gentle breeze coming through the door.Ko: "이 많은 것 중에 뭘 사야 할까?En: "What should I buy among all these things?"Ko: " 민준은 중얼거렸습니다.En: Minjun muttered.Ko: 두 시간이 지나면 떠나야 했습니다.En: They had to leave in two hours.Ko: 마음이 급해졌습니다.En: He felt a sense of urgency.Ko: "차라리 재미를 느끼면서 해보자," 예진이 웃으며 말했습니다.En: "Let's just enjoy the process," Yejin said with a smile.Ko: 그녀는 물건보다는 경험을 중시했습니다.En: She valued experiences over things.Ko: 그때, 아라가 그들에게 다가왔습니다.En: Just then, Ara approached them.Ko: "안녕하세요!En: "Hello!Ko: 무엇을 찾아보고 싶으신가요?En: What are you looking for?"Ko: " 아라는 웃으며 말했습니다.En: Ara said with a smile.Ko: 그녀는 지역의 이야기를 나누는 것을 좋아하는 가게 주인이었습니다.En: She was the shop owner who loved sharing local stories.Ko: "가족에게 줄 특별한 선물을 찾고 있어요," 민준이 대답했습니다.En: "I'm looking for a special gift for my family," Minjun replied.Ko: "제주도를 가장 잘 나타내는 걸 찾고 싶어요.En: "I want to find something that best represents Jeju Island."Ko: "아라는 미소를 지으며 작은 돌탑 모양의 소품을 보여주었습니다.En: Ara smiled as she showed them a small stone tower ornament.Ko: "이건 제주 돌탑입니다.En: "This is a Jeju stone tower.Ko: 제주의 평화와 안정을 상징해요.En: It symbolizes peace and stability in Jeju.Ko: 가족에게 안전과 평화를 기원할 수 있어요.En: It can be a wish for safety and peace for your family."Ko: "민준은 고개를 끄덕이며 말했습니다.En: Minjun nodded in agreement.Ko: "돌탑은 좋네요.En: "The stone tower is nice.Ko: 다른 것도 추천해 주세요.En: Please recommend something else."Ko: "아라는 이번에는 귤 꿀을 보여주었습니다.En: Ara then showed them tangerine honey.Ko: "제주도는 귤로 유명하죠.En: "Jeju Island is famous for its tangerines.Ko: 이 꿀은 천연으로 만들었어요.En: This honey is made naturally.Ko: 달콤하고 건강에 좋아요.En: It's sweet and good for health."Ko: "예진은 문제를 푸는 듯한 포즈로 고개를 끄덕였습니다.En: Yejin nodded in a problem-solving pose.Ko: "이건 좋은 아이디어인 것 같아.En: "This seems like a good idea.Ko: 맛도 보장되어 있어.En: The taste is guaranteed."Ko: "마지막으로, 아라는 제주 전통 향수를 건넸습니다.En: Finally, Ara offered them Jeju traditional perfume.Ko: "이 향수는 제주 바람과 꽃을 담고 있어요.En: "This perfume captures the scent of Jeju wind and flowers.Ko: 고향의 향기를 느낄 수 있을 거예요.En: You can feel the fragrance of home."Ko: "민준은 아라의 이야기를 듣고 깊은 인상을 받았습니다.En: Minjun was deeply impressed by Ara's stories.Ko: 이제 그는 단순한 물건이 아닌, 민속과 이야기가 담긴 선물을 고를 수 있게 되었습니다.En: Now he could choose gifts that contained folklore and stories rather than just simple items.Ko: 이곳에서의 시간이 짧았지만, 알차고 의미 있었습니다.En: Their time there was short, but it was rich and meaningful.Ko: 가게를 떠날 때, 민준은 마음의 평화와 자신감을 느꼈습니다.En: As they left the shop, Minjun felt a sense of peace and confidence.Ko: "이제야 제주도의 참된 아름다움을 이해한 것 같아," 민준이 미소 지으며 말했습니다.En: "I think I've finally understood the true beauty of Jeju Island," Minjun said with a smile.Ko: 세 사람은 시장 밖으로 나왔고, 제주의 태양 아래에서 빛나는 바다를 바라보았습니다.En: The three of them walked out of the market and gazed at the sea sparkling under the Jeju sun.Ko: 민준은 이번 여행이 그에게 소중한 추억으로 남을 것임을 확신했습니다.En: Minjun was certain that this trip would remain a precious memory for him.Ko: 경험과 이야기가 만든 관계는 물건보다 더 값졌습니다.En: Relationships built through experiences and stories were more valuable than possessions. Vocabulary Words:souvenir: 기념품urgency: 급함ornament: 소품symbolize: 상징하다stability: 안정tangerine: 귤perfume: 향수fragrance: 향기folklore: 민속decoration: 장식품handicraft: 수공예품breeze: 바람represent: 나타내다naturally: 천연으로guaranteed: 보장된confidence: 자신감precious: 소중한memory: 추억possessions: 물건sparkling: 빛나는pose: 포즈capture: 담다enjoy: 즐기다process: 과정approach: 다가가다owner: 주인impressed: 깊은 인상share: 공유하다experience: 경험valuable: 값진

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Mystery and Friendship Under the Stars: Jeju's Enchanting Light Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-07-22-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 제주도의 여름밤은 특별합니다.En: The summer nights of Jeju Island are special.Ko: 하늘은 별로 가득하고, 바다는 잔잔한 파도를 일으킵니다.En: The sky is filled with stars, and the sea creates gentle waves.Ko: 그런데 이번 여름, 제주 바다 위에는 이상한 빛이 나타났습니다.En: However, this summer, a strange light appeared over the Jeju sea.Ko: 주민들은 그 빛을 보며 궁금해했습니다.En: The residents were curious about the light they saw.Ko: 진수는 제주에서 나고 자란 어부입니다.En: Jinsu is a fisherman who was born and raised in Jeju.Ko: 하지만 그는 늘 섬을 떠나 세상을 탐험하고 싶었습니다.En: But he always wanted to leave the island and explore the world.Ko: 진수는 그 빛이 어떤 비밀을 숨기고 있을지 기대했습니다.En: Jinsu was excited about what secrets the light might be hiding.Ko: 그것이 그의 새로운 시작이 될 수도 있다고 생각했습니다.En: He thought it could be his new beginning.Ko: 한편, 민선은 특별한 연구비를 받아 제주도에 왔습니다.En: Meanwhile, Minseon came to Jeju with a special research grant.Ko: 그녀는 미스터리한 현상에 관심이 많습니다.En: She is very interested in mysterious phenomena.Ko: 그래서 그 빛이 나타났다는 소식을 듣고 재빨리 그곳으로 향했습니다.En: So when she heard the news about the light appearing, she quickly headed there.Ko: 진수와 민선은 우연히 해변에서 만났습니다.En: Jinsu and Minseon met by chance on the beach.Ko: 진수는 빛을 쫓아 섬을 떠나고 싶었고, 민선은 그 빛을 연구하고 싶었습니다.En: Jinsu wanted to leave the island following the light, and Minseon wanted to study it.Ko: 그들은 처음에는 서로 다른 목적 때문에 다투었지만, 결국 함께 조사하기로 했습니다.En: Initially, they argued because of their differing goals, but they eventually decided to investigate together.Ko: 힘을 합치면 더 많은 것을 발견할 수 있을 거라고 생각했습니다.En: They thought they could discover more by combining their efforts.Ko: 밤이 깊어졌습니다.En: Night deepened.Ko: 진수와 민선은 작은 배를 타고 빛을 향해 나아갔습니다.En: Jinsu and Minseon set out on a small boat towards the light.Ko: 하지만 갑자기 폭풍이 찾아왔습니다.En: But suddenly, a storm came.Ko: 둘은 협력해서 배를 안정시켜야 했습니다.En: The two had to collaborate to stabilize the boat.Ko: 그래서 서로 도우며 간신히 폭풍을 헤쳐나갔습니다.En: By helping each other, they barely managed to get through the storm.Ko: 그렇게 어렵사리 다다른 곳에서 그들은 빛의 정체를 발견했습니다.En: After reaching the place with great difficulty, they discovered the identity of the light.Ko: 그것은 바로 빛을 내는 바다생물들이었습니다.En: It was glowing sea creatures.Ko: 민선은 생물의 아름다움에 감탄했고, 진수는 제주도의 신비를 새롭게 느꼈습니다.En: Minseon was amazed by the beauty of the creatures, and Jinsu felt the mystery of Jeju anew.Ko: 이 모든 경험 후, 진수는 섬을 떠나고픈 마음을 접었습니다.En: After all this experience, Jinsu gave up his desire to leave the island.Ko: 대신, 그는 제주도의 아름다움을 사람들에게 알리기로 결심했습니다.En: Instead, he resolved to let people know about the beauty of Jeju.Ko: 민선은 진수의 도움을 받아 연구 논문을 작성했습니다.En: Minseon wrote a research paper with Jinsu's help.Ko: 그녀는 지역 주민들의 지식이 얼마나 중요한지를 깨달았습니다.En: She realized how important the knowledge of the local residents was.Ko: 결국, 진수와 민선은 서로의 세계를 존중하며 좋은 친구가 되었습니다.En: In the end, Jinsu and Minseon respected each other's worlds and became good friends.Ko: 제주도의 여름밤은 그렇게 또 하나의 비밀을 품었습니다.En: Jeju Island's summer night thus held another secret.Ko: 오늘 밤, 하늘의 별은 더욱 빛나고 있었습니다.En: Tonight, the stars in the sky shone even more brightly. Vocabulary Words:curious: 궁금하다explore: 탐험하다secrets: 비밀beginning: 시작grant: 연구비phenomena: 현상headed: 향하다by chance: 우연히differing: 다른collaborate: 협력하다stabilize: 안정시키다barely: 간신히difficulty: 어렵사리identity: 정체creatures: 생물amazed: 감탄하다resolved: 결심하다realized: 깨닫다respect: 존중하다special: 특별하다glowing: 빛을 내다storm: 폭풍investigate: 조사하다residents: 주민argued: 다투다research paper: 연구 논문valuable: 중요한efforts: 힘knowledge: 지식worlds: 세계

She founded and runs Dongbaek Small School, an alternative boarding school in Jeju. After working for nearly 20 years as a teacher and head teacher at Gandhi School, where she experienced the philosophy of alternative education and community life, she established a school in Jeju to create a smaller learning community. Dongbaek Small School values learning that helps students live as themselves, care for one another, and stay connected with the world, rather than focusing on exams, rankings, or standardized textbooks. Through boarding life, self-governing meetings, project-based classes, and activities connected to Jeju's villages and nature, students learn democracy, peace, ecology, and human rights in everyday life. She hopes the school will continue as a small educational community where every student's voice is heard and each person can grow as their true self.

In this episode of CounterPunch Radio, Rebecca Maria Goldschmidt speaks with Seungjoon Lee, a maritime activist and filmmaker based on Jeju Island. Having recently returned from attempting to break the siege on Gaza with the Freedom Flotilla Coalition and being kidnapped by the IOF in international waters, Lee shares his thoughts on the radical possibilities for future maritime direct action. They discuss the current situation on Jeju, where activist communities continue their struggle against militarization and development in Korea, including the world’s fourth-largest weapons company, Hanwha, known as the “Lockheed Martin of Asia.” Seungjoon emphasizes the necessity of an activist practice grounded in the spirituality of place and relationality, and the possibilities in centering water as a collective strategy for our movements. The post Sailing To You: On the Possibilities for Maritime Direct Action w/ Seungjoon Lee appeared first on CounterPunch.org.

Dans Oiseau tiré du roman Impossibles adieux, Julie Deliquet propose une lecture-performance du premier chapitre du roman de l'autrice et prix Nobel de littérature Han Kang. Après l'anglais, l'espagnol et l'arabe, c'est le coréen qui était la langue invitée pour cette 80è édition du Festival d'Avignon. À cette occasion et sur commande de Tiago Rodrigues, Julie Deliquet a mis en lecture en français et en coréen, le premier chapitre Oiseau, tiré du roman Impossibles adieux de la Coréenne Han Kang et pour lequel elle a remporté en 2021 le Prix Nobel de Littérature.  Dans ce roman, elle tente d'approcher par la fiction, la tragédie du soulèvement de Jeju en République de Corée...  Un matin, Gyeongha reçoit un message de son amie Inseon, qui vit sur l'île de Jeju. Elle s'est sectionné les doigts et elle est hospitalisée sur le continent. Elle demande de se rendre à Jeju afin de nourrir son petit perroquet blanc laissé à son domicile. Gyeongha prend l'avion. Elle arrive sur l'île dont la végétation luxuriante a été envahie par une tempête de neige.  Gyeongha découvre à son arrivée comment l'histoire familiale d'Inseon s'entremêle à l'un des pires massacres de l'histoire coréenne - le massacre de Jeju, une île coréenne - et dont le nombre de victimes est estimé à 30 000.    Le massacre de Jeju désigne une répression sanglante menée en Corée du Sud sur l'île de Jeju après la Seconde Guerre mondiale après que la Corée s'est libérée du joug japonais. À l'origine, des habitants et des groupes de gauche protestent contre la division de la Corée et contre les élections séparées au Sud. Le soulèvement est alors écrasé par l'armée et les forces de sécurité sud-coréennes. De très nombreux civils sont arrêtés, torturés et exécutés, des villages sont détruits. Les historiens précisent que des dizaines de milliers de personnes ont été tuées sans qu'un chiffre exact puisse être donné. Longtemps censuré et tabou, cet épisode n'a été officiellement reconnu que tardivement, et fait aujourd'hui l'objet de commémorations et de travaux de mémoire. L'actrice française Isabelle Huppert et l'actrice coréenne Hyeyoung Lee mettent en voix en français et en coréen ce texte mémoriel, révélant les motifs récurrents qui traversent l'œuvre de Han Kang : traumatismes de l'histoire, fragilité de l'être, croyance absolue en la vie...  Han Kang ou Han Gang (en coréen : 한강), née le 27 novembre 1970 à Gwangju, est une romancière sud-coréenne. Elle reçoit le prix Nobel de littérature en 2024. Invitée : Julie Deliquet, metteuse en scène française, fondatrice du collectif In Vitro, Julie Deliquet crée des pièces à l'inspiration cinématographique : Fanny et Alexandre d'Ingmar Bergman à la Comédie-Française en 2019, Un conte de Noël d'après le film d'Arnaud Desplechin. Elle crée en 2025 La guerre n'a pas un visage de femme de l'autrice prix Nobel de littérature Svetlana Alexievitch. Elle a dirigé le Théâtre Gérard Philipe à Saint-Denis en 2020, avant de prendre la direction du Théâtre national de la Colline en mars 2026.   Et Fanny Imbert nous emmène voir le spectacle Neige, neige, neige, de Lee Jaram d'après Maître et serviteur de Léon Tolstoï. Un spectacle qui suit l histoire d'un marchand cupide et de son serviteur pris dans la tempête... Programmation musicale :  L'artiste Claire Diterzi avec le titre Ma bouche, ton écluse.

Dans Oiseau tiré du roman Impossibles adieux, Julie Deliquet propose une lecture-performance du premier chapitre du roman de l'autrice et prix Nobel de littérature Han Kang. Après l'anglais, l'espagnol et l'arabe, c'est le coréen qui était la langue invitée pour cette 80è édition du Festival d'Avignon. À cette occasion et sur commande de Tiago Rodrigues, Julie Deliquet a mis en lecture en français et en coréen, le premier chapitre Oiseau, tiré du roman Impossibles adieux de la Coréenne Han Kang et pour lequel elle a remporté en 2021 le Prix Nobel de Littérature.  Dans ce roman, elle tente d'approcher par la fiction, la tragédie du soulèvement de Jeju en République de Corée...  Un matin, Gyeongha reçoit un message de son amie Inseon, qui vit sur l'île de Jeju. Elle s'est sectionné les doigts et elle est hospitalisée sur le continent. Elle demande de se rendre à Jeju afin de nourrir son petit perroquet blanc laissé à son domicile. Gyeongha prend l'avion. Elle arrive sur l'île dont la végétation luxuriante a été envahie par une tempête de neige.  Gyeongha découvre à son arrivée comment l'histoire familiale d'Inseon s'entremêle à l'un des pires massacres de l'histoire coréenne - le massacre de Jeju, une île coréenne - et dont le nombre de victimes est estimé à 30 000.    Le massacre de Jeju désigne une répression sanglante menée en Corée du Sud sur l'île de Jeju après la Seconde Guerre mondiale après que la Corée s'est libérée du joug japonais. À l'origine, des habitants et des groupes de gauche protestent contre la division de la Corée et contre les élections séparées au Sud. Le soulèvement est alors écrasé par l'armée et les forces de sécurité sud-coréennes. De très nombreux civils sont arrêtés, torturés et exécutés, des villages sont détruits. Les historiens précisent que des dizaines de milliers de personnes ont été tuées sans qu'un chiffre exact puisse être donné. Longtemps censuré et tabou, cet épisode n'a été officiellement reconnu que tardivement, et fait aujourd'hui l'objet de commémorations et de travaux de mémoire. L'actrice française Isabelle Huppert et l'actrice coréenne Hyeyoung Lee mettent en voix en français et en coréen ce texte mémoriel, révélant les motifs récurrents qui traversent l'œuvre de Han Kang : traumatismes de l'histoire, fragilité de l'être, croyance absolue en la vie...  Han Kang ou Han Gang (en coréen : 한강), née le 27 novembre 1970 à Gwangju, est une romancière sud-coréenne. Elle reçoit le prix Nobel de littérature en 2024. Invitée : Julie Deliquet, metteuse en scène française, fondatrice du collectif In Vitro, Julie Deliquet crée des pièces à l'inspiration cinématographique : Fanny et Alexandre d'Ingmar Bergman à la Comédie-Française en 2019, Un conte de Noël d'après le film d'Arnaud Desplechin. Elle crée en 2025 La guerre n'a pas un visage de femme de l'autrice prix Nobel de littérature Svetlana Alexievitch. Elle a dirigé le Théâtre Gérard Philipe à Saint-Denis en 2020, avant de prendre la direction du Théâtre national de la Colline en mars 2026.   Et Fanny Imbert nous emmène voir le spectacle Neige, neige, neige, de Lee Jaram d'après Maître et serviteur de Léon Tolstoï. Un spectacle qui suit l histoire d'un marchand cupide et de son serviteur pris dans la tempête... Programmation musicale :  L'artiste Claire Diterzi avec le titre Ma bouche, ton écluse.

He is a freediving instructor who runs Jeju Freediving School near Seopseom Island in Seogwipo and goes into the ocean every day. After working as a brand manager at a foreign pharmaceutical company for 11 years, a trip to Jeju led him to ask himself, “Am I happy?” and eventually change the direction of his life. Through freediving, he shares the experience of entering the sea on a single breath and observing the body and mind, seeing it as a kind of meditation underwater. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Jeju Freediving School has grown into a space where several instructors now work together to help shape Jeju's freediving culture. He hopes the school will continue not simply as a place to earn a certificate, but as a place where people can encounter something real in the ocean and discover new possibilities for their own lives.

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Finding Paths Amidst Jeju's Soothing Waves Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-07-13-07-38-19-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 뜨거운 여름 햇살 아래, 제주도의 아름다운 해변이 반짝였습니다.En: Under the scorching summer sun, the beautiful beaches of Jeju Island glittered.Ko: 파도 소리는 잔잔하게 들렸고, 울창한 숲의 나무들은 부드럽게 흔들렸습니다.En: The sound of the waves was gently audible, and the trees of the lush forest swayed softly.Ko: 그 바닷가에는 두 사람이 있었습니다.En: There were two people on that beach.Ko: 그들은 미소와 지수가 있는 그룹에 소속되어 함께 여행을 왔습니다.En: They were part of a group with Miso and Jisoo, traveling together.Ko: 미소는 막 졸업을 했습니다.En: Miso had just graduated.Ko: 그녀는 가족의 기대에 부담을 느끼며 안정적인 직업을 찾으라는 압박을 받고 있었습니다.En: She was feeling burdened by her family's expectations and pressured to find a stable job.Ko: 그러나 이번 여행 동안만큼은 모든 걱정을 잊고 싶었습니다.En: However, at least during this trip, she wanted to forget all her worries.Ko: "이번 여행에서는 그냥 편안하게 즐겨 볼래." 그녀는 마음을 다잡았습니다.En: "I just want to enjoy this trip comfortably," she resolved.Ko: 지수는 서울의 바쁜 삶에서 잠시 벗어나고자 했습니다.En: Jisoo wanted a brief escape from the busy life of Seoul.Ko: 그는 마음에 드는 사진을 찍으며 새롭게 영감을 얻길 원했습니다.En: He hoped to gain new inspiration while taking photos he liked.Ko: "새로운 경험이 나를 변화시킬 수 있을 거야." 그는 기대에 차 있었습니다.En: "A new experience might change me," he thought expectantly.Ko: 어느 날 저녁, 해변에서 그룹이 모여 잼 오브리 여정을 마친 후, 미소와 지수는 우연히 함께 산책을 하게 되었습니다.En: One evening, after the group finished their jam session by the beach, Miso and Jisoo happened to take a walk together.Ko: 밤하늘에는 별이 가득했고, 파도가 부드럽게 해안에 부딪치는 소리가 들렸습니다.En: The night sky was full of stars, and the waves softly slapped against the shore.Ko: 그들은 자연스럽게 이야기를 나누기 시작했습니다.En: They naturally began to talk.Ko: "내 친구들은 모두 자신들의 길을 찾았어. 가끔 나만 뒤처지는 것 같아." 미소는 작게 중얼거렸습니다.En: "All my friends have found their paths. Sometimes it feels like I'm the only one left behind," Miso murmured softly.Ko: "나도 비슷해. 사진은 내 열정이지만, 항상 내게 만족을 주진 않아." 지수는 고백했습니다.En: "I feel the same. Photography is my passion, but it doesn't always satisfy me," Jisoo confessed.Ko: 그들은 서로의 진심을 공유했습니다.En: They shared their true feelings with each other.Ko: 처음으로, 서로의 걱정과 희망을 이해할 수 있었습니다.En: For the first time, they were able to understand each other's worries and hopes.Ko: 그들의 이야기는 깊은 이해와 공감으로 이어졌고, 바닷바람은 그들의 우정을 더 단단하게 만들어 주었습니다.En: Their conversation led to deep understanding and empathy, and the sea breeze made their friendship stronger.Ko: 여행이 끝날 무렵, 미소는 자신이 놓쳐도 괜찮다는 것을 깨달았습니다.En: By the end of the trip, Miso realized it was okay not to be rushed.Ko: "조금 시간이 걸리더라도 내 길을 찾을 수 있을 거야." 그녀는 스스로 다짐했습니다.En: "Even if it takes a little time, I can find my own path," she promised herself.Ko: 지수도 새로운 영감을 얻었습니다.En: Jisoo also gained new inspiration.Ko: "사진은 더 이상 결과물이 아니라 경험의 기록이야." 그는 깨달았습니다.En: "Photography is no longer just about the final product but a record of experiences," he realized.Ko: 결국, 그들은 제주도의 고요한 아름다움 속에서 새로운 시작을 향해 나아갔습니다.En: In the end, they both moved toward a new beginning amid the serene beauty of Jeju Island.Ko: 인생의 목적과 행복은 이미 그들의 곁에 있었음을 알게 되었고, 그 깨달음은 그들 모두에게 변화를 주었습니다.En: They realized that the purpose of life and happiness were already beside them, and this realization brought change to them.Ko: 어두운 밤하늘 아래 제주도의 그 해변에서, 그들의 마음은 한결 가벼웠습니다.En: Under the dark night sky on the beach of Jeju Island, their hearts felt lighter. Vocabulary Words:scorching: 뜨거운lush: 울창한swayed: 흔들렸습니다burdened: 부담을 느끼며expectations: 기대pressured: 압박을 받고stable: 안정적인resolved: 다잡았습니다escape: 벗어나고자inspiration: 영감jam session: 잼 오브리murmured: 중얼거렸습니다confessed: 고백했습니다empathy: 공감serene: 고요한beauty: 아름다움realization: 깨달음amid: 속에서companionship: 우정hope: 희망photography: 사진passion: 열정fulfilled: 만족journey: 여정breeze: 바닷바람understanding: 이해record: 기록experience: 경험beside: 곁에slapped: 부딪치는

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Chasing Luck: Jihoon's Seagull Adventure on Jeju Beaches Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-07-13-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 제주도의 해변은 여름 햇살로 반짝이고 있었다.En: The beaches of Jeju Island were sparkling under the summer sun.Ko: 부드러운 모래와 맑은 바다, 그리고 푸릇한 나무들이 어우러져 그림 같은 풍경을 만들고 있었다.En: The soft sand, clear sea, and lush green trees combined to create a picturesque landscape.Ko: 사람들이 해변을 가득 메우며 휴가를 즐기고 있었다.En: People were filling the beach, enjoying their vacation.Ko: 하늘에는 갈매기들이 힘차게 날아다니고 있었다.En: In the sky, seagulls were flying energetically.Ko: 지훈은 해변에 편안히 누워 있었다.En: Jihoon was lying comfortably on the beach.Ko: 그는 머리에 그의 행운의 모자를 쓰고 있었다.En: He was wearing his lucky hat.Ko: 그 모자는 언제나 그에게 좋은 운을 가져다주었다.En: That hat always brought him good luck.Ko: 친구 민지와 수빈도 함께 있었다.En: His friends, Minji and Subin, were with him.Ko: 민지는 지훈을 종종 놀리곤 했고, 수빈은 그저 모든 것을 편안히 받아들이는 친구였다.En: Minji often teased Jihoon, while Subin was the friend who just accepted everything calmly.Ko: 그러나 순간, 지훈의 행복한 순간은 갑작스러운 갈매기의 방문으로 깨졌다.En: However, Jihoon's happy moment was suddenly shattered by an unexpected visit from a seagull.Ko: 갈매기가 지훈의 모자를 쏙 하고 낚아채어 하늘로 날아갔다.En: The seagull swooped down and snagged Jihoon's hat, flying into the sky.Ko: 지훈은 놀라서 벌떡 일어났다.En: Jihoon sprang up in surprise.Ko: "아니! 내 모자!" 그는 급히 외쳤다.En: "No! My hat!" he shouted urgently.Ko: 민지와 수빈은 갑작스러운 사건에 웃음을 터뜨렸다.En: Minji and Subin burst into laughter at the sudden incident.Ko: "이런, 지훈. 모자를 갈매기에게 빼앗기다니, 행운의 모자가 맞긴 맞는 거니?" 민지가 장난스럽게 말했다.En: "Oh dear, Jihoon. Getting your hat stolen by a seagull, is it really a lucky hat?" Minji said playfully.Ko: 지훈은 모자를 되찾고 싶었다.En: Jihoon wanted to get his hat back.Ko: 그는 갈매기를 쫓아 해변을 달리기 시작했다.En: He began running along the beach after the seagull.Ko: 그러나 갈매기는 매우 영리해서 쉽사리 잡히지 않았다.En: However, the seagull was very clever and wasn't easily caught.Ko: 사람들은 해변에서 이 장면을 지켜보며 웃음소리가 울렸다.En: People on the beach watched this scene, laughter echoing around.Ko: 지훈은 피곤했다.En: Jihoon was worn out.Ko: 만약 이 쫓기를 계속할지, 아니면 포기할지 결정을 내려야 했다.En: He had to decide whether to keep chasing or to give up.Ko: 결국 지훈은 높은 구조대에 올라 모자를 찾으려 했다.En: Eventually, Jihoon climbed a high lifeguard stand to look for his hat.Ko: 그때, 그는 갈매기가 머리 위로 지나가는 것을 보았다.En: At that moment, he saw the seagull passing overhead.Ko: 갈매기는 모자를 자랑하듯이 플랩플랩 하며 자리를 옮겼다.En: The seagull flapped its wings as if proudly showing off the hat.Ko: 그러나 민지가 나서서 갈매기를 유인하기로 했다.En: However, Minji decided to lure the seagull.Ko: 그녀는 남아 있는 칩스 봉지를 열어 조금씩 갈매기에게 던지기 시작했다.En: She opened a bag of chips she had left and started tossing bits to the seagull.Ko: 갈매기는 칩스에 유혹되어 모자를 잠시 내려놓았다.En: The seagull, tempted by the chips, set the hat down momentarily.Ko: 그 순간, 지훈은 기회를 놓치지 않고 모자를 되찾았다.En: At that moment, Jihoon seized the opportunity and got his hat back.Ko: 그날 저녁, 지훈은 해변에서 친구들과 다시 모였다.En: That evening, Jihoon gathered with his friends on the beach again.Ko: 그는 모자를 쓰고 있었지만 이제는 마음이 조금 달라졌다.En: He was wearing his hat, but his heart felt a little different now.Ko: "말도 안 되는 일이지만, 조금은 재밌었던 것 같아." 지훈이 웃으며 말했다.En: "It's ridiculous, but I guess it was kind of fun," Jihoon said with a laugh.Ko: 모든 친구들이 웃음을 터뜨렸다.En: All the friends burst into laughter.Ko: 지훈은 이제 작은 일에 너무 집착하지 않고, 오히려 웃고 넘어가는 법을 배웠다.En: Jihoon learned not to obsess over small things and instead to let them go with laughter.Ko: 때로는 그냥 웃는 것이 좋은 법이다.En: Sometimes, just laughing is the best way.Ko: 그날 해변의 아름다운 풍경은 더욱 빛났다.En: The beautiful scenery of the beach shone even brighter that day. Vocabulary Words:sparkling: 반짝이고picturesque: 그림 같은teased: 놀리곤calmly: 편안히shattered: 깨졌다snagged: 낚아채어sprang: 벌떡 일어났다urgently: 급히burst into laughter: 웃음을 터뜨렸다incident: 사건playfully: 장난스럽게seized: 되찾았다opportunity: 기회lure: 유인하기로 했다tempted: 유혹되어ridiculous: 말도 안 되는obsess: 집착하지scene: 장면energetically: 힘차게lifeguard stand: 구조대chip: 칩스flapped: 플랩플랩 하며worn out: 피곤했다decide: 결정을 내려야proudly: 자랑하듯이snatched: 낚아채어momentarily: 잠시accept: 받아들이는combine: 어우러져chasing: 쫓기를

From modern hanboks to Jeju's legendary sea women, discover how South Korea's oldest traditions are finding new life.Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times catches up with its foreign correspondents about life and trends in the countries they're based in. In this episode, host Li Xueying interviews South Korea correspondent Wendy Teo to explore the modern revival of South Korea's cultural traditions, from the reimagined hanbok to Jeju's legendary haenyeo. They also discuss why the hanbok is making a comeback in South Korea, from everyday office wear to global pop culture, driven by K-pop, changing attitudes towards traditional dress and efforts to preserve cultural heritage. Then travel to Jeju to meet the haenyeo, the island's legendary female free-divers, and find out why this centuries-old, physically demanding way of life is drawing a new generation seeking a slower, more meaningful life. Highlights (click/tap above): 0:50 Modern hanbok redefining tradition 5:00 The BTS effect on national dress 6:00 The power of hanbok diplomacy 12:55 The siren call of Jeju Island 16:15 Diving into the unknown 18:20 Can these traditions survive? Read Wendy Teo’s article here: https://str.sg/LBkd Read Li Xueying’s articles: https://str.sg/iqmR Follow Li Xueying on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/ip4x Sign up for ST’s weekly Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/sfpz Host: Li Xueying (xueying@sph.com.sg) Edited by: Natasha Liew Executive producer: Ernest Luis Follow Asian Insider on Fridays here: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Asian Insider YouTube: https://str.sg/rF3qR --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX --- #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From modern hanboks to Jeju's legendary sea women, discover how South Korea's oldest traditions are finding new life.Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times catches up with its foreign correspondents about life and trends in the countries they're based in. In this episode, host Li Xueying interviews South Korea correspondent Wendy Teo to explore the modern revival of South Korea's cultural traditions, from the reimagined hanbok to Jeju's legendary haenyeo. They also discuss why the hanbok is making a comeback in South Korea, from everyday office wear to global pop culture, driven by K-pop, changing attitudes towards traditional dress and efforts to preserve cultural heritage. Then travel to Jeju to meet the haenyeo, the island's legendary female free-divers, and find out why this centuries-old, physically demanding way of life is drawing a new generation seeking a slower, more meaningful life. Highlights (click/tap above): 0:50 Modern hanbok redefining tradition 5:00 The BTS effect on national dress 6:00 The power of hanbok diplomacy 12:55 The siren call of Jeju Island 16:15 Diving into the unknown 18:20 Can these traditions survive? Read Wendy Teo’s article here: https://str.sg/LBkd Read Li Xueying’s articles: https://str.sg/iqmR Follow Li Xueying on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/ip4x Sign up for ST’s weekly Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/sfpz Host: Li Xueying (xueying@sph.com.sg) Edited by: Natasha Liew Executive producer: Ernest Luis Follow Asian Insider on Fridays here: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Asian Insider YouTube: https://str.sg/rF3qR --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX --- #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eunice and Caleb run The Flexible Baker, a small vegan bakery cafe near Sanbang Mountain. They first met while working for a non-profit organization in Southeast Asia where they supported North Korean refugees. They later moved to Korea in 2020. After living in Seoul, they visited Jeju and spent six weeks there, which led them to choose a life on the island surrounded by nature and community.At The Flexible Baker, they bake American homestyle baked goods (with gluten-free options!) and also offer a variety of drinks. Living with their three cats and caring for community cats in their neighborhood, they practice a way of life in Jeju where people, animals, and the environment can coexist.

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Whispers of Jeju: Lessons Beyond the Textbooks Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-07-02-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 제주의 뜨거운 여름 햇살이 주변을 감싸고 있었습니다.En: The scorching summer sun of Jeju wrapped around the surroundings.Ko: 성읍 민속 마을에는 전통 초가집들이 포근하게 자리 잡고 있었고, 바람이 불 때마다 나뭇잎이 속삭이는 소리가 들렸습니다.En: In Seongeup Folk Village, traditional thatched-roof houses were cozily nestled, and the sound of leaves whispering could be heard whenever the wind blew.Ko: 그런 광경 속에서 고등학생들이 설레는 마음으로 탐방을 시작했습니다.En: Amidst such scenery, high school students began their exploration with hearts full of excitement.Ko: 지호는 학교에서 역사 수업을 좋아하는 학생이었습니다.En: Jiho was a student who enjoyed history classes at school.Ko: 이번 현장 학습에서 지호는 특별히 할아버지, 할머니들이 들려주는 이야기를 기대하고 있었습니다.En: During this field trip, he was particularly looking forward to the stories shared by the grandfathers and grandmothers.Ko: 그러나 더 중요한 이유는 그가 좋아하는 하은 때문이었습니다.En: However, the more important reason was Ha-eun, whom he liked.Ko: 하은은 자연과 사람들의 이야기에 깊은 관심을 가지고 있었고, 지호는 그런 하은에게 조금이라도 더 다가가고 싶었습니다.En: Ha-eun had a deep interest in stories of nature and people, and Jiho wanted to get a little closer to her.Ko: 반면, 친구인 민준은 모든 것에 경쟁심이 강했지만, 지호에게는 중요한 친구였습니다.En: On the other hand, his friend Minjun was very competitive about everything, but he was an important friend to Jiho.Ko: 아침의 따뜻한 햇살에 찬란한 포도밭을 지나, 학생들은 민속 마을에 도착했습니다.En: Passing the radiant vineyard in the warm morning sunshine, the students arrived at the folk village.Ko: 학생들은 벌써 기대에 가득 차 있었습니다.En: The students were already filled with anticipation.Ko: 지호는 머릿속으로 배운 것들을 준비했지만 곧 깨달았습니다.En: Jiho had prepared what he learned in his mind but soon realized.Ko: 하은은 교과서의 내용보다는 현장에 와서 보고, 듣고, 직접 느끼며 배울 것을 더 중요시했습니다.En: Ha-eun valued seeing, hearing, and directly experiencing things on-site over the content of textbooks.Ko: 점심 시간이 지나고 지호는 생각에 잠겼습니다.En: After lunchtime, Jiho fell into thought.Ko: '하은에게 어필하고 싶은데, 어떻게 해야 할까?' 그래서 그는 학교에서 배운 지식을 잠시 뒤로 하고, 실제 이야기들을 듣기로 결심했습니다.En: 'I want to impress Ha-eun, but how?' So, he decided to put aside the knowledge he learned at school for a while and listen to real stories.Ko: 마침내 할아버지의 이야기 시간이 되었습니다.En: Finally, it was time for the grandfather's storytelling session.Ko: 마을의 오래된 전설과 함께 전통 놀이에 대한 이야기가 이어졌습니다.En: Along with the village's old legends, stories about traditional games followed.Ko: 이야기에 빠진 지호는 자신이 아침에 보았던 전통 도구와 벽화에 대해 궁금해졌습니다.En: Jiho, engrossed in the stories, became curious about the traditional tools and murals he had seen in the morning.Ko: 그는 용기 내어 할아버지에게 직접 질문하기 시작했습니다.En: He mustered up the courage to start asking the grandfather questions directly.Ko: 그의 진지한 태도에 마을 사람들은 기쁘게 여러 이야기를 나누어 주었습니다.En: The villagers were delighted to share various stories with him due to his sincere attitude.Ko: 지호는 듣고, 배운 것을 바탕으로 자신만의 특별한 관찰을 이야기에 덧붙였습니다.En: Jiho added his own unique observations to the stories based on what he heard and learned.Ko: 할아버지는 그가 한 이야기를 들으며 고개를 끄덕였고, 하은도 그런 지호를 흥미롭게 바라보았습니다.En: The grandfather nodded as he listened to Jiho's storytelling, and Ha-eun watched him with interest.Ko: 이야기 시간이 끝난 후, 하은은 지호에게 다가왔습니다.En: After the storytelling session ended, Ha-eun approached Jiho.Ko: "정말 대단해! 저렇게 많은 질문을 할 줄 몰랐어," 그녀는 칭찬의 말을 아끼지 않았습니다.En: "That was amazing! I didn't know you could ask so many questions," she said without holding back her praise.Ko: 민준도 경쟁을 잊고 지호의 손을 톡톡 두드렸습니다.En: Minjun also forgot about competition and patted Jiho's hand.Ko: "역시 친구다!"En: "That's our friend!"Ko: 지호는 생각했습니다. '진정한 관심과 귀 기울임이 얼마나 중요한지 알게 되었군.'En: Jiho thought to himself, 'I've realized how important genuine interest and listening are.'Ko: 그날 저녁, 석양이 아름답게 지는 제주의 하늘 아래에서 지호는 자신만의 방식으로 큰 성장을 이루었습니다.En: That evening, under the beautiful setting Jeju sky, Jiho achieved significant growth in his own way.Ko: 이번 현장 학습은 단순한 수업 이상의 큰 깨달음을 주었습니다.En: This field trip offered a profound realization beyond a simple lesson. Vocabulary Words:scorching: 뜨거운thatched-roof: 초가집cozily: 포근하게whispering: 속삭이는amidst: 속에서anticipation: 기대mustered: 용기 내다engrossed: 빠진murals: 벽화sincere: 진지한profound: 큰unique: 특별한realization: 깨달음observations: 관찰curious: 궁금한praise: 칭찬competitive: 경쟁심이 강한environments: 환경folklore: 전설embraced: 감싸고legends: 전설experience: 느끼며directly: 직접tools: 도구sessions: 시간remarkable: 대단한patting: 톡톡 두드리다valuable: 중요한surroundings: 주변nestled: 자리 잡고

Together with her husband, Bomi Jang runs Sohwa Bookstore and Miyudang Tea Room in Daeheul-ri, Jocheon-eup, Jeju. After spending time in New Zealand and Seoul, she returned to her hometown of Jeju and began creating her own space. Her experience of sharing tea with counseling clients led to Miyudang Tea Room, and her book recommendations later grew into Sohwa Bookstore. Today, she connects tea, books, and psychology coaching to offer travelers and locals a place to pause and care for themselves. In the quiet village of Daeheul-ri, she continues to create a space where visitors can step away from daily noise and rest.

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Lost and Found: A Jeju Island Adventure Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-06-24-07-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 제주의 아침 햇살이 바다로 반짝이며 여행의 시작을 알렸다.En: The morning sunshine of Jeju Island sparkled over the sea, signaling the start of their journey.Ko: 준, 세연, 민재는 여름 휴가를 맞아 제주도에 왔다.En: Jun, Seyeon, and Minjae had come to Jeju-do for their summer vacation.Ko: 그들은 아침에 일찍 일어나 호텔에서 나왔다.En: They woke up early and left the hotel.Ko: 오늘은 해안 산책로를 따라 걷기로 했다.En: Today, they decided to walk along the coastal trail.Ko: 세 사람은 즐거운 마음으로 길을 걸었다.En: The three walked along the path in high spirits.Ko: 세연은 신이 나서 앞장섰고, 민재는 두 사람의 뒤를 조용히 따라갔다.En: Seyeon excitedly took the lead, and Minjae quietly followed behind the other two.Ko: 준은 주머니에서 지도를 꺼내 들고 "여기서는 오른쪽으로 가야 해. 그래야 바다를 볼 수 있어,"라고 말했다.En: Jun took a map out of his pocket and said, "We have to go right here. That's the way to see the sea."Ko: "놓고 가요," 세연이 웃으며 말했다. "지금은 계획 없이 걷자. 길 잃어도 재미있을 거야."En: "Let's just leave it," Seyeon said with a smile. "Let's walk without a plan for now. Even if we get lost, it'll be fun."Ko: 그들은 바다를 바라보며 걷다가, 작은 시장에 도착했다.En: As they walked while looking at the sea, they arrived at a small market.Ko: 사람들은 시장에서 과일과 기념품을 사고팔고 있었다.En: People in the market were buying and selling fruits and souvenirs.Ko: 세연은 각종 물건을 구경하며 즐거워했고, 민재는 그런 그녀를 웃으며 지켜보았다.En: Seyeon was delighted as she browsed various items, and Minjae watched her with a smile.Ko: 준은 여기저기 사진을 찍으며 즐거운 순간을 카메라에 담았다.En: Jun was taking photos here and there, capturing joyful moments with his camera.Ko: 그러던 중, 갑자기 준이 당황한 얼굴로 말했다. "내 카메라! 없어졌어!" 준은 당황하여 주위를 두리번거렸다.En: Suddenly, Jun spoke with a flustered face, "My camera! It's gone!" He looked around in a panic.Ko: "괜찮아. 지금까지 갔던 곳으로 돌아가보자,"고 말했다.En: "It's okay. Let's go back to the places we've been," Seyeon said.Ko: 민재는 고개를 끄덕이며, "어디서 마지막으로 봤는지 생각해봐,"라고 조언했다.En: Minjae nodded and advised, "Try to remember where you last saw it."Ko: 세 사람은 돌아가며 시장 안을 다시 둘러보았다.En: The three of them went back to search through the market again.Ko: 그때, 세연이 한 노점상에서 카메라를 발견했다. "저기, 저 카메라 우리 거 아냐?" 세연이 손가락으로 가리켰다.En: Just then, Seyeon spotted the camera at a vendor's stall. "There, isn't that our camera?" she pointed.Ko: 준은 심장이 쿵쾅거렸다. 다가가서 카메라를 유심히 보았다. 그가 찍은 사진들이 있었다. "우리 카메라예요," 준이 힘주어 말했다.En: Jun's heart pounded. He went over to look closely at the camera. It had photos he had taken. "This is our camera," Jun said emphatically.Ko: 그리고 노점상에게 사진들을 보여주며 설명했다.En: Then he showed the photos to the vendor and explained.Ko: "맞네요, 사진이 일치하네요," 노점상이 미소 지으며 카메라를 돌려주었다.En: "Yes, the photos match," the vendor said with a smile, returning the camera.Ko: 준은 크게 한숨을 쉬며 카메라를 손에 다시 잡고 친구들에게 고마움을 표했다.En: Jun let out a big sigh of relief, holding the camera again and expressing gratitude to his friends.Ko: 그들은 카메라를 다시 손에 넣은 즐거움에 서로 하이파이브를 했다.En: They high-fived each other in joy for having recovered the camera.Ko: "이제부터 계획에 얽매이지 말고 자유롭게 다니자," 준이 웃으며 말했다.En: "From now on, let's not stick to a plan and roam freely," Jun said with a laugh.Ko: 세연과 민재도 웃으며 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Seyeon and Minjae also laughed and nodded in agreement.Ko: 그들은 해안가를 따라 자유롭게 산책을 계속했다.En: They continued to stroll freely along the coast.Ko: 각각의 순간을 즐기며, 그저 함께하는 것만으로도 충분히 행복했다.En: Enjoying each moment, just being together was enough to make them happy.Ko: 제주도는 더욱 밝고 아름다워 보였다.En: Jeju-do seemed brighter and more beautiful.Ko: 준은 예측하지 못한 여행도 즐거울 수 있다는 것을 깨달았다.En: Jun realized that even an unplanned journey could be enjoyable.Ko: 그리고 그 순간이야말로 진정한 여행의 즐거움임을 알게 되었다.En: And he came to understand that this very moment was the true joy of traveling. Vocabulary Words:sparkled: 반짝이며journey: 여행vacation: 휴가spirits: 마음coastal: 해안trail: 산책로lead: 앞장섰고pocket: 주머니plan: 계획browse: 구경하며souvenirs: 기념품stall: 노점상flustered: 당황한vendor: 노점상sigh of relief: 안도의 한숨gratitude: 고마움high-fived: 하이파이브를 했다roam: 다니자stroll: 산책emphatically: 힘주어capturing: 담았다pounded: 쿵쾅거렸다advised: 조언했다spotted: 발견했다joyful: 즐거운captured: 포착했다matches: 일치하네요emphasize: 강조하다bright: 밝고realize: 깨달았다

Tom tells us about his adventures in The Philippines before we spark some discussion from a Tale of Boardgaming Horror: What do you do when you learn your game design is similar to a game that already exists? Plus, we dive into the bag of Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops and pull out some winners. 00:00 - Introduction 00:51 - Senior Slacking Revisited 02:05 - Tom's Journey - Travel Woes 04:07 - All aBOARD EXPO 18:35 - Focusing on Dice Tower East 19:36 - Language Issues 20:19 - Discussion of Horror: Parallel Game Design 35:16 - Grow Sky 38:51 - Deep Sea Divers of Jeju 42:21 - Flamenco 47:15 - Stratego Quick Battle 50:41 - My Book Nook 54:38 - Cloud City Flamenco Ad (Dancing Cats): https://youtu.be/mz7Qh79K8GA?si=JpknJaXuh22wgE5J Questions? Tales of Horror? tom@dicetower.com

The Dazai no Sochi--the head of the Yamato government in Kyushu--was a powerful position, with a lot of autonomy with lucrative opportunities.  The people in this position were often powerful members of the court capable of representing the sovereign.  They would often go on to become quite powerful in their own right.  So who were the movers and shakers that held this prestigious position during Uno no Sarara's reign?  This episode, we take a look at those who held the position and those who supported them. For more, check out our blogpost:  https://sengokudaimyo.com/podcast/episode-151 PS:  Hang around to the end (or check the end of the transcript) for information on some possible updates coming to the show. Rough Transcript Welcome to Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.  My name is Joshua and this is Episode 151: The Dazai no Sochi of the late 7th century   Tsukushi no Masaru was busy.  A new boss was coming in, and he wanted to make sure everything was prepared.  The Dazai may have been about as far as one could get from the capital and still be in Yamato, but it was also the first—and sometimes only—encounter some would have with the archipelago, so there was no excuse to be slacking off.  Of course, this was hardly his first new boss, though for as long as he'd been on the job, each one could well be his last.  He was getting a bit long in the tooth, after all.  Twenty-nine years was a long time to be working in the same position.  As Masaru paused, he thought back on some of the people he'd served.  There was Soga no Akae—he was ambitious.  Apparently he'd been in some rather compromising positions before coming out, but he'd done well enough when he went back.  Shame that he backed the wrong horse. That did bring a chuckle to old Masaru's throat, though.  He remembered when Prince Kurikuma had come out there, to the the Dazai, , and there were still people around who told stories of him.  When those Afumi court stooges had showed up to try and conscript the barrier guards, Prince Kurikuma and his sons just stared them down.  Everyone had been afraid that it would end in bloodshed, or at least that there would be consequences for defying the court, but Kurikuma was adamant, and the messenger had left with his tail firmly between his legs. Then there was Shima. By the time he came, Masaru already knew how everything was supposed to work. He may not have been in charge, but that wasn't his ambition.  It was enough for him to be good at what he did.  He didn't need to go all the way to the Palace and deal with the politics there—there were enough politics out here already.  Shima, though, he was clearly suited for that Palace life.  He was a capable administrator, but Masaru could tell he was ambitious.  When he left, everyone knew that he would be going on to bigger and better things. And now there was another Prince coming out. So they would get the government offices prepared and greet him with proper fanfare.  They'd bring him in and hold the ceremonies, and then they would get down to work.  A stream of officers would present him with what they were working on and what had to happen.  Masaru would be there to help make sure that everything was running smoothly and nothing got too out of hand.  And that was the way things worked out on the edge of the realm.   Welcome back to Sengoku Daimyo.  We are still covering the reign of Uno no Sarara, and, similar to last episode, we are going to continue to talk about the people who made up Yamato at this time.  This episode, more specifically, we are going to be turning away from the capital, in Asuka, and looking all the way over to Tsukushi—modern Kyushu—and at the people who served as Dazai no Sochi, or head of the local government out there, as well as the bureaucrats and staff that worked for them—at least as far we know.  Many of them went on to have considerable careers that took them well beyond Kyushu.  At the same time, we'll take a look at some of the things that happened under their rule as what Aston translates as the "Viceroy of Tsukushi". After that, I have a special announcement about the podcast at the end of the episode, so if you are interested in learning more about what we plan on doing, please listen all the way to the end to hear about some plans for the future. And with that out of the way, let's begin. So we are talking about the position of Dazai no Sochi or the Viceroy of Tsukushi.  Often these people are referred to only as being of the "Tsukushi no Dazai" or the "Tsukushi no Ohomochi".  The term "Sochi" appears later, and we first see this term applied to Prince Kawachi, in 689.  It seems to show up with two different characters, which might be a term from the later Taihou code that was retroactively applied or may refer to an evolution of the position over time.  I'm honestly not sure.  There is still plenty of confusion over what was meant in some of the references. We've discussed this position before on the podcast: This was the sovereign's representative to the world outside of the archipelago.  Not only did the Dazai no Sochi  oversee all of Tsukushi—all of Kyushu— and extensive defensive forces stationed there and in the outlying islands, but they oversaw all diplomatic and trade missions to and from the archipelago.  Envoy missions would come to Tsushima, where they would get a local pilot and send word ahead.  They would then be received at the government center, the Dazai, near modern Fukuoka and Hakata bay.  For most envoys, this was as close as they would ever get to Yamato proper.  They would offload their goods there and be put up at the government supplied quarters in Wogohori.  They would be wined and dined there, entertained as appropriate to their status, while word was sent on to the capital.  In rare cases, envoys would be sent on another journey through the inland sea to Naniwa, and then on to Asuka, but otherwise their journey would end at the Dazaifu.  Any return gifts would come back with the correspondence from the capital, and thus be handed out to the envoys and their escorts before the mission was sent back home to Silla, Tamna, or wherever they had come from. Being the middle man in this operation offered a lot of power and authority, but it also would have been quite lucrative.  While diplomatic missions brought gifts for the court, they also brought  trade goods, of which the Dazai no Sochi could have first  pick.  This is on top of the fact that this position often came with a stipend equaling the labor of hundreds of individuals.  Many of the Dazai no Sochi would serve limited terms, eventually returning to Asuka, where we see them take on powerful positions. Take, for example, our first Dazai no Sochi, Tajihi no Mabito no Shima. Tajihi no Shima was born, we are told, in or around 624 to Tajihi no Maro and a daughter of Ohotomo no Hirafu.  Tajihi no Maro, Shima's father was a powerful noble in the court of Ohoama, aka Temmu Tennou, and he had enough standing that he was one of the named individuals who provided eulogies for Ohoama on the occasion of his passing.   The Tajihi family were quite well placed: they were descendants of Hinokuma no Takata no Miko, aka Senka Tennou, Shima's great-grandfather.  This earned them the kabane of "Mabito", or "True Person" because of their royal lineage.   Tajihi no Shima was placed in charge of the Dazai from at least 682.  His predecessor that we know about is Prince Yagaki, who was dismissed around 676, and we don't know who filled the gap between him and Shima. Shima had quite the run.  We don't know exactly when he returned to the court in Asuka, but it cannot have been later than 689, when we see Awada no Mahito in the position.  A year later, in 690, Shima was made Udaijin, or minister of the right.  That's a huge deal and we will talk about that in a bit, but what did Shima actually oversee during his tenure as Dazai no Sochi? We have quite a few events attributed to him, this reign.  In 686, we see the Tsukushi no Dazai sending tribute in the form of human beings:  Common men and women of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla, along with 62 priests and nuns.  We aren't told where these men and women came from, but I suspect that they were refugees or captives from all the fighting on the peninsula.  That they were given as tribute suggests to me that they were enslaved—or at the very least they were not free.  If they were uneducated, they were likely put to work as labor, perhaps building out the new capital or opening new farmlands.  Later we see the various missions from Silla around the death of Ohoama, and the back and forth that went on, there, and in 688 the Tsukushi no Dazai entertained Kara, a Minister of Tamna, aka modern Jeju island, who had been sent by the king of that small country.  You may recall that Tamna, while late to the game, may have been one of the last holdouts of an early Japonic speaking people outside of the archipelago. Being the Tsukushi no Dazai, Shima would not have only been concerned with foreign envoys, but also with two other groups of Hayato—specifically the Ohosumi no Hayato and the Ata no Hayato.  Little is known about them, other than that Yamato considered them to be distinct ethnic and cultural groups living in the far south of Kyushu.  We've talked before about how southern Kyushu maintained a significantly different material culture through Kofun period until more recent times.  We also have indication that they had a distinctive shield and even art style—the famous "Hayato shields" appear to have been appropriated by the court, along with a contingent of Hayato men that were expected to act as an exotic guard for the sovereign and the court.  The earliest reliable evidence we have for them is a record from 682.  There are some questions as to whether or not they were related to the groups previously called Kumaso or even the Tsuchigumo, but there is no clear historical or archaeological  evidence linking them other than the common cultural finds in Kyushu more generally. The Ata and Ohosumi Hayato may have been distinct clans or lineage groups living in Ohosumi and the area of modern Satsuma.  We have a record in 687 of the Ata no Hayato attending Ohoama's funeral and presenting a eulogy.  The chiefs who came brought 337 others—a sizeable contingent—and they were all given presents by the court.  Later, we would see presents given out to 174 Hayato by Shima's successor in the Dazai, Awada no Mahito, and then in 692 we know that the court sent priests to preach Buddhism to Ata and Ohosumi.    In 695, Hayato of Ohosumi were entertained in the capital, and they even held a wrestling match for the Queen and her attendants in the area west of Asukadera, by the site of the famous Tsuki tree. So the Hayato would have been another group that Shima no doubt dealt with on a somewhat regular basis in his capacity as Dazi no Sochi—and then later on when he returned to Asuka and took up his new role as Udaijin.   And as I mentioned, that appointment was a Big Deal.  The position of Udaijin had been vacant since Nakatomi no Kane, one of the infamous leaders of the Afumi court, was non-consensually removed from the position—and this plane of existence—when he was executed in 672, at the closure of the Jinshin no Ran.  After that, Ohoama appears to have been gun-shy about sharing power with anyone outside the royal family.  The position had been left vacant for about 18 years.  So what made Uno no Sarara take up Shima as Minister of the Right?  And what about the Minister of the Left, or the Sadaijin? Well, we don't have a Sadaijin, but we do have a Dajodaijin in the form of Prince Takechi, Ohoama's first-born son.  The Dajodaijin was the Prime Minister in charge of the entire Dajokan, the Council of State, made up of the ministers of the left and right and the 8 bureaus of the government.  The Sadaijin and Udaijin served under the Dajodaijin, in that hierarchical order, with the Sadaijin generally being considered higher in precedence.  So it looks like, in this case, they had the Dajodaijin, Prince Takechi to run the Council and Shima, as Udaijin would have been responsible for ensuring the administration of the eight bureaus was properly carried out. That Shima was appointed just under Prince Takechi again shows the power and influence he likely had and the trust he must have had from Uno no Sarara.  Remember, the Crown Prince, Kusakabe, had died before he could take the throne.  Uno was enthroned as Queen, while the Crown Prince, Karu, was still a minor.  Whereas Ohoama had his wife and many sons to help him run things, Uno no Sarara was running thin.  As had been seen with Prince Ohotsu, there was always the threat that one of Ohoama's other sons could be propped up on the throne.  Uno had to look after Karu's birthright, but there was no guarantee that he would make it to adulthood in times before modern medicine.  It appears that Prince Takechi was actually considered the next in line, just in case something happened to Karu before he could ascend the throne, which makes sense that Prince Takechi was also trusted as Dajo Daijin.  Shima's place as Udaijin must have been indicative of similar trust that he would look after the royal family's interests.  This was no doubt helped by the role he played as Dazai no Sochi. As Udajin, Tajihi no Shima went on to have a rather incredible career.  He was given 4 cho of land for his residence.  This appears to be around 10 acres or so—a not inconsiderable amount of land, and it probably refers to the amount of land he was granted in the new Fujiwara capital city.  Later, in the Nara capital of Heijo-kyo, Prince Nagaya's residence was about that size and Fujiwara no Nakamaro's residence is thought to have been about twice that.  This would have given Shima space for multiple buildings, sprawling gardens, servants quarters, quarters for his wives and children, and much more. Tajihi no Shima would continue in his role as Udaijin, and would eventually, be promoted to the position of Sadaijin, a post he held only briefly, as he passed away almost a year later. He was not forgotten, however.  It is thought that he was the model for one of the suitors of Kaguya Hime in the famous story of Taketori Monogatari—the tale of the Bamboo Cutter.  Taketori Monogatari, also known as Kaguya Hime Monogatari, is considered the oldest known story in the Monogatari form.  It was probably written in the late 9th or early 10th century, with references to it appearing in works as early as 909 CE.  This suggests that Tajihi no Shima and others were still remembered, at least in part, over a century later. Shima is also thought to have been the patron of the famous poet, Kakinomoto no Hitomaro, one of the famous 36 immortal poets.  We'll have to include Hitomaro in a later episode, though we might come back to him after this reign, as he isn't mentioned in the Chronicles, but we do have some fragmentary biographical information thanks to his inclusion in the Man'yoshu.  In fact, he's probably one of the most famous poets in the Man'yoshu who is not otherwise mentioned.  We are told that he was the court poet during the reign of Uno no Sarara, so it makes sense that Shima may have very well been his patron and helped him get his start. Now while Shima was back in Asuka, making it big in the court, the position of Tsukushi no Dazai had to be filled, and we are told that the mantle was taken up by Awada no Mahito no Ason.  This name is a bit tricky, as it seems to have two kabane:  Mahito and Ason.  Since his father is said to have been Kasuga no Awada no Omi no Kudara, the assumption seems to be that "Mahito" was his name, rather than his kabane.  Although it was likely pronounced "Mabito" at the time, I'm going to go with the modern pronunciation of "Mahito" in part to distinguish it from the kabane.  A quick side note:  When reading names from this period, we usually see the kabane coming right after the family name, as the kabane is basically a rank for the family and not the individual.  But we do occasionally see the kabane tacked on at the end of a name, as in Awada no Mahito's case.  I would also like to quickly draw your attention to his father's name:  Kudara.  That can also be read as Baekje.  Was this an indication that his father or an ancestor came from the continent, perhaps from Baekje?  Or just that he had close ties to that kingdom?  I couldn't find anything specific, but it seems interesting that he was put in place at the Dazai, where dealing with the continent would have been an important part of his duties. Awada no Mahito was not just a noble of the court, and even if his father was of Baekje descent, that may not have been the main thing that gained him the position.  It may have also had to do with an earlier incident.  We are told that in 653 Mahito was one of those who traveled with the 2nd envoy to the Tang court as a scholar monk.  He would later return to secular life, but that experience must have been a big feather in his cap, helping him land a good position at court.  In fact, in 685, we are told that he was Jikikwoushi rank—a fairly respectable position for anyone at the time—and he apparently tried to get his father raised to the same rank as he was.  Aston translates the record as saying he was willing to give his rank to his father, but it is unclear to me if this means he was offering to give up his rank altogether.  At the very least it seems that he felt awkward outranking his father—a good, filial attitude, it would seem.  However, Ohoama didn't care.  In the past, rank may have been given to entire families, but now the court was giving rank to individuals, and the rank Mahito had earned was his, not his father's.  And so his request was denied. Four years later, Ohoama was gone and Awada no Mahito was sent to the Tsukushi no Dazai.  We are told that he was in that position as of 689.  If that was the position of Dazai no Sochi, however, he didn't hold it for long, as Prince Kawachi was raised up to that position that same year, and here we have a bit of a conundrum.  Mahito is only mentioned as "Tsukushi no Dazai" while Prince Kawachi is specifically mentioned, at least twice, as Tsukushi no Dazai no Sochi.  There are some who suggest that Mahito may have been the Dazai Daini, an assistant to the Dazai no Sochi—effectively the second-in-command it would appear.  This makes some sense, when you consider it, and he may even have been acting Dazai no Sochi until Prince Kawachi was appointed. Of course, because our records are quite lackluster, and we are never actually told when Tajihi no Shima left the position, it is possible that Awada no Mahito was actually the Dazai Sochi for many years leading up to 689, and that Shima had returned to Asuka some time ago.  This is the problem with the way things are written—sometimes they mention a name and sometimes just a position, and rarely do they mention when someone stepped down. Still, Mahito oversaw a few things that we can be somewhat sure about as they happened after he is first mentioned in the position, though it was all in the same year.  For one thing, he is the one who presented gifts to the 174 Hayato in the first month of 689.  This included cloth, ox hides, and deerskins.  He was also there when the Queen sent relief to the Barrier Wardens whose terms were up.  These were the Sakimori, a position set up to defend the archipelago and repel any potential invasions.  I would assume they were regularly rotated out, especially if they were expected to man the fortifications out on some of the islands.  It is interesting that we don't often see them referenced, so it isn't clear to me why the reference was made here—it may have just been a note in one of the sources the Chroniclers were using. Later that same year, we also see garments being given out—likely meaning official court clothing—to the Tsukushi Dazai and others.  This was probably to bring them all in line with the latest formal wear being used in the court in Asuka.  We also know that in the 6th month of that year they entertained the Silla envoys, who were given various presents. And then, two months later, Mahito is out and Prince Kawachi comes in.  At the same time that Prince Kawachi is being made the Dazai no Sochi, our previous Dazai no Sochi, Tajihi no Shima, had his rank and fief increased.   I doubt this was a coincidence, and it is one of the things that, for me, lends credence to the idea that Shima had just then returned to Asuka and Prince Kawachi was his replacement, suggesting that Mahito had really just been in an acting capacity while the change over was taking place. Unfortunately, if we were looking for more information about Prince Kawachi's background, we would be disappointed.  Although he is a prince, probably descended from Nunakura, aka Bidatsu Tennou, we don't have a lot about him.  He—or someone with the same name, since we do see these Princely titles get reused, it seems—is found in the reign of Ohoama traveling with Ohotomo no Yasumaro and Fujiwara no Ohoshima to go entertain Gim Jisyang of Silla.  Later we see a Prince Kawachi delivering eulogies during Ohoama's funeral.  That suggests he held an important position, and that he was somewhat familiar with the continent, but we don't get a whole lot more.  Our next evidence is when he was appointed to the post of Dazai no Sochi in 689, a position he would hold until his death in 694—which may also explain why we just don't see too much of him in the record.  A promising career may have been cut short, as happened all too often back in that day and age. Still, as Dazai no Sochi, he had plenty to keep him busy.  Not a month after he arrived, Isonokami no Maro and Ishikawa no Mishina arrived at the head of a delegation.  They were there to deliver patents of rank to members of the Tsukushi government and to inspect the fortifications at the edge of the archipelago.  These were the same fortifications being manned by the newly arrived Sakimori. Speaking of the members of the Tsukushi government, it took a lot of people to make the Dazaifu work, not just the Sochi giving people orders about what they should do.  There were numerous assistants helping to keep everything running.  Some of them would have just been dealing with the Sochi's own residence, while others were clerks, guards, and more.  It really was a miniature version of the court in Asuka, and would have required a lot of people to tend to it.  And we know of at least one of them:  Tsukushi no Fubito no Masaru, whose imagined thoughts we heard at the top of the episode.  In 691, Masaru was recognized for 29 years of service as a secretary to the Tsuksuhi no Dazai.  Twenty-nine years in place suggests to me that he would have likely been one of the longest serving members of the Tsukushi government center.  He would have known where all the bodies were buried—perhaps quite literally.  While the Dazai no Sochi was often a temporary appointment, sometimes just for a few years, they would have likely leaned on Masaru for his expertise.  This is just like how modern government appointees like ambassadors may come and go, including for political reasons, but they rely on permanent staff, including a lot of locals, to provide the institutional knowledge they need to do their jobs.  One can assume that if Masaru had been successful for 29 years he knew how things were supposed to work.  And so I hope that his superiors made sure to remember that when Secretary's day rolled around. Prince Kawachi didn't make it 29 years, but he made it five.  He might have gone even longer, but he died in office in 694 and was posthumously raised in rank for his service.  History is full of stories, but in real life, the stories don't always follow the expected narratives.  As much as we'd like to think otherwise, good, moral people do not always triumph and sometimes those who do awful things are never punished.  And some times stories come to abrupt ends.  Of course, looking back, it just is what it is.  Prince Kawachi's life becomes little more than a footnote.  And yet, what if he had gone on?  Would he have followed Tajihi no Shima to help become one of the grand ministers of the court?  Unfortunately, we will never know.  He could have been a rising star, but we just know about his passing. Five months after Prince Kawachi's untimely death, he was followed in the post by Prince Mino.  Prince Mino would continue in the position, it seems, through the end of the reign in 697—or at least nobody else was appointed until 700, when Isonokami no Maro—apparently the same one who had previously come out to inspect the fortifications during Prince Kawachi's tenure—was appointed.  Although he came into the position in the next reign, we'll still touch on him, as he was another notable figure at this time. Looking back at Prince Mino, however, we seem to run into a problem—there are too many Princes Mino in the record.  If you just use the English translations, you'll find several references to Prince Mino, but if you look at the original text, you'll see that there are at least three different spellings.  For one it means "Beautiful Field" and another is just "Three Fields".  A third "Mino" is spelled with characters that don't necessarily create obvious meaning, and may just be a phonetic spelling. It is possible that all of these Princes Mino are the same.  Spelling wasn't standard, and different characters could be used for the same name.  On the other hand, we have one set of characters being used to describe a Prince Mino who supported Ohoama during the Jinshin no Ran, while another, the "Three Fields" Prince Mino, describes one of the sons of Prince Kurikuma, who was with his father in Tsukushi when the Afumi court came calling.  Since travel wasn't necessarily an overnight endeavor—unless you were Ohoama, rushing through the mountains to the east—it would seem that the Prince Mino in Tsukushi is unlikely to be the same one as the Prince Mino who joined Ohoama's forces back in the Home Provinces. So let's make the assumption that Prince Mino—Prince "Three Fields" Mino—is one person and the others are separate.  What do we know about him? Well, he appears to have had experience with Tsukushi and the government out  there, since he would be the son of Prince Kurikuma, a former Tsukushi Dazai no Sochi.  We talked about Prince Kurikuma before, back in numerous episodes, but particularly in episodes 128 and Episode 144, as well as references in betweend. Prince Kurikuma was not only a significant factor in the outcome of the Jinshin no Ran, denying the Afumi court the resources of all of the defenders at the Tsukushi fortifications, he shows up in local legends in Tsukushi still today.  So he definitely seems to have had an impact on the region.  It also suggests that Prince Mino had connections in the area through his father. After his father's posting as Dazai no Sochi ended, Prince Mino appears to have returned with him to Asuka.  He is described as a key member in Ohoama's court.  He was one of the Princes mentioned in the audience at the Daigokuden in 681, when Ohoama instituted the commission to bring together the various court sources that we presume would eventually lead to the creation of the Chronicles—the Nihon Shoki and the Kojiki.  Later, he become a daibu, a high official, of the Household Bureau, responsible for the household of the sovereign, the sumera no mikoto.  This meant the upkeep of the palace, the kitchens, and the various servants waiting on the sovereign and his family.  This also means that he was likely close to the movers and shakers of the court. One of the projects under his purview appears to have been the laying out of a new palace and a new capital city.  In 682 he headed up the investigations at the place called Nihiki, determining that it would be a good location for what would eventually become Fujiwara-kyo—a project still underway in Queen Uno's reign.  He was also sent out to Shinano two years later to look for a site for a second capital.  It ended up not happening, but he spent a couple months and eventually came back with a map of the region.  It may be that the Fujiwara-kyo project took up a lot of Mino's time and effort, because we then don't hear from him for another decade, during which Ohama passed away and so much more happened.  Assuming he was still involved with the Fujiwara capital project, however, we see that in 691 there was a ceremony held for the tranquility of the new capital—a Chin-sai or, what we would today call a "Ji-chin-sai".  This is a "land pacification ceremony" done when breaking ground on a new building or other project.  So it looks like planning and land clearing had taken some 10 years, but it was finally ready to get started.  Later that same year we hear of them laying out the residences of high ranking nobles, like the Udaijin, Tajihi no Shima, and we also see the Queen inspecting the roads.  Then, a year later in 692, they were holding the land pacification ceremony for the new palace.  The queen would move into the new palace in the very last months of 694. But by that time, Prince Mino was on to his next assignment.  He had been appointed Tsukushi Dazai no Sochi earlier that year following the death of Prince Kawachi.  Not much more is said of Tsukushi for the next three years of the reign, but we do see the Hayato visiting Asuka, presumably with Prince Mino's assistance. We don't have a clear idea of when Prince Mino retired—it's certainly not in the Nihon Shoki—but we know that he did because he was succeeded in the role by none other than Isonokami no Maro, who would take up the position in 700.  Prince Mino, on the other hand, returned to the court, where he would eventually pass away in the year 708. And that was the last Dazai no Sochi who held the position during this reign, but I do want to talk about the one who came after Prince Mino just a bit—though more because this was an up-and-coming court noble whom we should be watching. Isonokami no Maro was born, by all accounts, in the year 640.  Despite his name he was actually born to a family that we know somewhat well from much earlier on: The Mononobe.  In fact, his father is apparently Mononobe no Muraji no Umaro, and he appears to be descended from the main line of the Mononobe family, which had declined ever since Mononobe no Moriya had been defeated and killed by Soga no Umako and others. And it seems that the Mononobe curse of being on the losing side in a contest for power hit Maro during the Jinshin no Ran, because we see him, at that time referenced as Mononobe no Muraji no Maro, along with two servants, or Toneri, serving Prince Ohotomo—aka Koubun Tennou—up to the very end.  In fact, when Ohotomo fled and the Afumi court deserted him, only Mononobe no Maro and the servants stayed with him when he eventually strangled himself. And one would think that would be it.   You were with the rival for the throne in the most contentious fight in recent memory.  You couldn't protect him and you were on the wrong side.  Sure, Ohoama was going to pardon you because he couldn't just rid himself of half of the court and hope things would still run smoothly—that would be a surefire recipe for disaster, and nobody wanted the government crippled like that.  However, you can't imagine that those on the losing side would be given any position of trust or authority. And yet, in 676, we see that Mononobe no Maro was sent to Silla.  And he wasn't just helping out: he was sent as the chief envoy of Ohoama's court.  That is quite the turnaround in four years, and we don't really know why, but it has been speculated that Ohoama was actually impressed.  While other members of the Afumi court fled and abandoned Ohotomo to his enemies, Maro and the two toneri with him did not, staying with Ohotomo until the bitter end, and likely conveying what had happened to the other side once it was all over.   That kind of loyalty was impressive, especially back then. It is also thought that Maro may have benefited from the fact that Enoi no Okimi, who was also descended from the Mononobe family, fought on the side of Ohoama.  This is a common scenario we see throughout Japanese history, where different members of the same family fight on different sides of a conflict, often meaning that no matter who wins the family can still claim to have been on the winning side.  When Okimi passed away in 676 he was posthumously recognized as the ujigami, or clan head, of the Mononobe, leading some to suspect that a bit of his shine may have rubbed off on Maro as well. In 684, when the various kabane were being rectified by Ohoama's court, the Mononobe no Muraji were included as Ason, or Asaomi.  There is some thought that around this time is when Maro changed his name to Isonokami, which is a name that was previously used by members of the Mononobe, including one of the brothers to Mononobe no Moriya.  We see him mentioned as Isonokami no Maro in 686, as one of those giving a eulogy for Ohoama: specifically he gives the eulogy on behalf of the Houkan, or Nori no Tsukasa, the Judicial officers.  He is mentioned right after Fuse no Miushi, whom we talked about last episode, who would go on to become a Dainagon and, later, Udaijin, or Minister of the Right. The first connection between Isonokami no Maro and Tsukushi was in 689, and we noted it earlier—he came out to inspect the fortifications as well as to hand out patents of rank to the court officials working out there on the edge of the realm.    He would return to Asuka in time to be a part of Uno no Sarara's official enthronement ceremonies.  There he is named Mononobe no Maro, and is in charge of the shields.  Given what we know of the role of the Mononobe as the early soldiers of the court, it makes sense that he would play this role, and that they would use the name Mononobe rather than Isonokami.  In the same way, the ritual was conducted by Fujiwara no Ohoshima, but he is recorded as Nakatomi no Ohoshima, probably because these were roles specifically for the Mononobe and Nakatomi, rather than for the Isonokami and the Fujiwara. This is another thing that can be quite frustrating when researching Japanese history—names can change at the drop of a hat, and people often had various ancestral names and titles that could be pulled out for various political or ceremonial reasons.  If you don't have the history or understand the nuance it can be easy to just think that it is a different person altogether.  And when you don't have much information, sometimes you have to ask yourself which is it? Maro would stay close to Queen Uno, even accompanying her to Ise shrine, and then, in the following reign, he would succeed Prince Mino as Dazai no Sochi in the year 700.  It isn't clear, however, if he left for the Dazaifu immediately, since in 701 he is noted as having been promoted from the office of Chunagon to Dainagon, and in that same year he went with Royal Prince Osakabe to pay respects at the house of the late Udaijin, Tajihi no Shima, who had just passed away.  He then left for Tsukushi in 702—or possibly headed back.  But in 703, he was once again back in Asuka, paying condolences on the death of the next Udaijin, Abe no Miushi—aka Fuse no Miushi, the same one whom Maro had pronounced a Eulogy with during the funeral ceremonies for Ohoama.  Isonokami no Maro would go on to take the mantle of Udaijin, and then eventually Sadaijin as well.  He would be raised up to the second rank, along with the famous Fujiwara no Fubito, who took the vacated position of Udaijin.  This meant that technically Maro was the senior of the two, though many people think that Fujiwara no Fubito held most of the actual power.  Regardless of that, Isonokami no Maro nonetheless would go on to become the highest ranking court noble before his eventual death in 717.  At that point he was 78 years old, by the reckoning of the day, and he had seen multiple sovereigns, several bloody conflicts, and the creation of two permanent capitals—Fujiwara kyo and Heijo kyo, in modern Nara.  He went from being a supporter in the Afumi court, on the wrong side of the Jinshin no Ran to become the highest ranking court noble in the land.  He would be granted the head of the Mononobe family and would continue to prosper as Isonokami.  It was truly a remarkable career over an incredible span of time. And there you have it.  A look at some of those that were sent out to the Dazaifu in Tsukushi.  In later years, the post of Dazai no Sochi would be seen more as a burden than a blessing, but at this point it was still a lucrative and powerful position.  Several of those involved in the Dazaifu or who held the position as Dazai no Sochi would go on to even more powerful positions back in Asuka.  Whilst this posting did move you further away from the politics—perhaps not always a bad thing—it also put you atop a structure where one had considerable power, authority, and autonomy, at least at this point. Next episode we'll get back to the court in Asuka and take a look at a little more of what is going on.  Before I end this, however, a quick administrative note about the podcast.  This creation is a labor of love.  It was started largely as a way to get myself to regularly dive into the Chronicles and really see what was going on.  In particular, I was excited about the Asuka period, because I don't think we really have enough of a sense of what life was like and what was going on back then.  It was clearly a very dynamic time, and yet we tend to see it through the lens of later Nara and Heian court culture, which was still very much evolving.  The stories that I *didn't* know about were what drew me to this project, and I hope that we've all learned a bit more as the project has continued. And we are reaching the end of the area that is covered by the main Chronicles, the Kojiki, the Nihon Shoki, and the Sendai Kuji Hongi, which have been our main guides through this period.  But that doesn't mean we are bringing things to a close. Next we have the Shoku Nihongi and many other grecords, and I am going to keep up with the project and the schedule as best I can.  In fact, it looks like I may be able to devote even more time to it in the near future as some drastic life changes are coming for me, such that I will no longer be working a 9-to-5 job while also trying to get this podcast out like clockwork twice a month—not to mention my other passion, teaching traditional Japanese martial arts here in the DC region at a local not-for-profit dojo.  This is happening as we are also in the process of building a house, traveling, and more.  But it does mean that we are going to be looking into alternative sources of funding beyond just donations.  We are eternally grateful to everyone who has donated, but I may end up doing something that I've been putting off for a while: allowing advertisements.  I want to do this so that we can continue to offer this for podcast for free, but hosting, staying up to date on sources, etc. does cost money.  I'm not looking to make a huge profit, but if we can at least get the podcast paying for itself, that would be a good start. Before I do that I'll look to find a way that we can get subscribers on Patreon and elsewhere ad-free copy.  I just need to figure that out, but once I do, I'll let you all know. So there you have it.  We aren't going to stop the podcast, but we may be adding a bit more to it in the future.  I hope, though, that we can do more beyond the historical chronicles.  For instance, did you know that we have an English translation of a 17th century cookbook up on our website, SengokuDaimyo.com?  I would love to redact those recipes and maybe provide some cooking videos for anyone who would want to try them.  A shoutout to Max Miller of Tasting History, who reached out to us about using a couple of our translations for his episodes on historical Japanese cooking – Max is a great guy and his series and cookbook are well worth following.  But there's a lot more to explore: one of my favorites so far that we've tried is "keiran", or "eggs": doughy balls filled with brown sugar and cooked in a miso based soup.  I don't know if there is anything like that still being served in Japan, but it's a strange and pleasant recipe and I would love to do that again and record it for everyone to try. All of this is in the works, and nothing will change immediately, but I wanted to keep you all in the loop.  Thank you so much for listening, I can't tell you how much it means. And of course, as always, if you like what we are doing, please tell your friends and feel free to rate us wherever you listen to podcasts.  If you feel the need to do more, and want to help us keep this going, we have information about how you can donate on Patreon or through our KoFi site, ko-fi.com/sengokudaimyo, or find the links over at our main website,  SengokuDaimyo.com/Podcast, where we will have some more discussion on topics from this episode. Also, feel free to reach out to our Sengoku Daimyo Facebook page.  You can also email us at the.sengoku.daimyo@gmail.com.  Thank you, also, to Ellen for their work editing the podcast. And that's all for now.  Thank you again, and I'll see you next episode on Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Escape to Jeju: A Freelancer's Bold Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-06-14-07-38-19-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 지호는 오늘도 프리랜서 존에서 일하고 있었습니다.En: Jiho was working in the freelancer zone again today.Ko: 프리랜서 홈 카페는 아늑했습니다.En: The freelancer home cafe was cozy.Ko: 큰 창문으로 따뜻한 봄 햇빛이 들어왔습니다.En: Warm spring sunlight streamed in through the large windows.Ko: 주변은 노트북 키보드 소리와 신선한 커피 향기로 가득했습니다.En: The place was filled with the sound of laptop keyboards and the fresh aroma of coffee.Ko: 수미가 들어왔습니다.En: Sumi came in.Ko: 오래된 친구였죠.En: She was an old friend.Ko: "지호야! 놀라운 소식이 있어," 수미가 흥분된 목소리로 말했습니다.En: "Jiho! I have amazing news," Sumi said excitedly.Ko: "제주도 여행을 선물로 받았어.En: "I've received a trip to Jeju Island as a gift.Ko: 오늘 출발해야 해!"En: We have to leave today!"Ko: 지호는 놀랐습니다.En: Jiho was surprised.Ko: "오늘? 일은 어떻게 하지?" 지호는 조용히 물었습니다.En: "Today? What about work?" Jiho quietly asked.Ko: 수미는 웃으며 큰 소리로 말했습니다. "그냥 가자! 일상에서 벗어나야 해."En: Sumi laughed and said loudly, "Let's just go! We need to break away from the routine."Ko: 지호는 고민했습니다.En: Jiho was conflicted.Ko: 그는 책임감 있는 사람이었습니다.En: He was a responsible person.Ko: 그런데 마음 한구석에서 모험을 원했습니다.En: Yet, deep down, he longed for adventure.Ko: 수미는 계속 설득했습니다.En: Sumi continued to persuade him.Ko: "우리 둘 다 바쁘고 지쳐 있잖아.En: "We're both busy and exhausted.Ko: 이런 기회 흔치 않아."En: Opportunities like this don't come often."Ko: 시간은 계속 흘렀습니다.En: Time kept passing.Ko: 지호는 마음속에서 싸우고 있었습니다.En: Jiho was fighting a battle within himself.Ko: '가야 할까, 말아야 할까?'En: 'Should I go or not?'Ko: 수미는 지호의 손을 잡았습니다.En: Sumi took Jiho's hand.Ko: "우리 멋진 추억을 만들자."En: "Let's create wonderful memories together."Ko: 마침내 지호는 결심했습니다.En: Finally, Jiho made up his mind.Ko: 갑자기 자리에서 일어섰습니다.En: He suddenly stood up from his seat.Ko: "좋아, 가자!" 그는 웃으며 말했습니다.En: "Alright, let's go!" he said with a smile.Ko: 수미는 소리를 질렀습니다. "좋아! 어서 짐 싸자!"En: Sumi shouted, "Great! Let's hurry and pack!"Ko: 둘은 급하게 공항으로 향했습니다.En: The two hurried to the airport.Ko: 지호는 비행기를 타는 순간 해방감을 느꼈습니다.En: Jiho felt a sense of liberation the moment he boarded the plane.Ko: 그는 일상에서 벗어나는 것이 얼마나 즐거운지를 깨달았습니다.En: He realized how delightful it was to escape the everyday routine.Ko: 제주도로 떠나는 비행기 안에서 수미는 지호에게 미소지었습니다.En: On the plane to Jeju Island, Sumi smiled at Jiho.Ko: "이게 바로 인생이야.En: "This is what life is all about.Ko: 우리가 함께해서 정말 기뻐."En: I'm so glad we're doing this together."Ko: 지호는 고개를 끄덕이며 자랑스럽게 미소지었습니다.En: Jiho nodded and smiled proudly.Ko: "그래, 창문 너머 펼쳐질 새로운 세상이 기대돼."En: "Yeah, I'm looking forward to the new world that will unfold beyond the window."Ko: 이번 여행은 둘에게 많은 것을 가르쳤습니다.En: This trip taught them a lot.Ko: 지호는 스스로의 한계를 넘어설 용기를 얻었고, 수미는 친구와의 소중한 시간을 더욱 소중히 여겼습니다.En: Jiho gained the courage to push beyond his limits, and Sumi cherished her time with her friend even more.Ko: 이야기는 끝났지만, 그들의 새로운 모험은 이제 시작이었습니다.En: The story concluded, but their new adventure was just beginning. Vocabulary Words:freelancer: 프리랜서cozy: 아늑한streamed: 들어왔다aroma: 향기excitedly: 흥분된gift: 선물surprised: 놀랐다conflicted: 고민했다responsible: 책임감 있는adventure: 모험persuade: 설득하다opportunities: 기회exhausted: 지친memories: 추억liberation: 해방감delightful: 즐거운escape: 벗어나다unfold: 펼쳐지다cherished: 소중히 여겼다concluded: 끝났다new adventure: 새로운 모험beginning: 시작airport: 공항boarding: 탑승routine: 일상beyond: 너머battle: 싸움courage: 용기limits: 한계friend: 친구

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Unlocking Jeju's Hidden Lab: A Summer of Secrets & Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-06-10-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 여름의 뜨거운 햇살이 제주도의 푸른 숲을 메우고 있었다.En: The hot summer sun filled the green forests of Jeju Island.Ko: 해안가의 바람이 실려오는 가운데, 은지와 민호는 오랜만에 할머니가 남긴 비밀의 실험실을 찾았다.En: Amidst the breeze coming from the coast, Eunji and Minho visited their grandmother's secret laboratory for the first time in a while.Ko: 실험실은 울창한 나무 뒤에 숨겨져 있었고, 민호는 불안한 얼굴로 주변을 살폈다.En: The laboratory was hidden behind dense trees, and Minho glanced around with an anxious face.Ko: "정말 여기 들어가야 해?En: "Do we really have to go in there?"Ko: " 민호가 말했다.En: Minho asked.Ko: 은지는 걱정하는 오빠를 바라보며 웃었다.En: Eunji looked at her worried brother and smiled.Ko: "오빠, 할머니의 비밀을 밝혀야지.En: "Oppa, we need to uncover grandma's secret.Ko: 재미있을 거야.En: It'll be fun."Ko: "실험실 안은 먼지가 쌓인 옛 파일과 최신 장비가 공존하는 곳이었다.En: Inside the laboratory, dust-covered old files coexisted with the latest equipment.Ko: 은지는 할머니의 낡은 편지에서 중요한 단서를 찾았다.En: Eunji found an important clue in her grandmother's old letters.Ko: 그녀는 과거의 잊혀진 과학적 발견이 그 가보에 묻혀 있다고 믿었다.En: She believed that forgotten scientific discoveries of the past were buried in that heirloom.Ko: 하지만 민호는 여전히 의심스러워 보였다.En: However, Minho still looked doubtful.Ko: 그때, 소정이 실험실의 한 구석에서 나타났다.En: At that moment, Sujeong appeared from a corner of the laboratory.Ko: 그녀는 은지의 할머니와 오랫동안 알던 과학자이자 가족 친구였다.En: She was a scientist who had known Eunji's grandmother for a long time and was a family friend.Ko: 소정은 처음에는 자신이 하고 있는 실험으로 바쁘다며 돕기를 주저했다.En: Initially, Sujeong hesitated to help, saying she was busy with her experiments.Ko: 하지만 은지는 과학적인 중요성을 강조하며 그녀를 설득했다.En: But Eunji convinced her by emphasizing the scientific importance.Ko: "확실히, 과학적으로 흥미로울지도 몰라," 소정은 마침내 도와주기로 했다.En: "Certainly, it might be scientifically interesting," Sujeong finally agreed to help.Ko: 셋은 얽혀있는 실험실의 구석을 탐험하다가 숨겨진 방을 발견했다.En: The three of them explored the tangled corners of the laboratory and discovered a hidden room.Ko: 방 안에는 복잡한 퍼즐이 놓여 있었다.En: Inside the room was a complex puzzle.Ko: 서로의 지혜와 협력을 시험하는 순간이었다.En: It was a moment that tested their wisdom and cooperation.Ko: 민호는 점점 더 적극적으로 퍼즐을 풀었고, 은지는 끈기 있게 단서를 찾았다.En: Minho became increasingly proactive in solving the puzzle, and Eunji persistently searched for clues.Ko: 소정은 과학적인 통찰력으로 해결책을 제시했다.En: Sujeong offered solutions using her scientific insight.Ko: 마침내 마지막 퍼즐을 풀었을 때, 오래된 과학적 발견이 드러났다.En: When they finally solved the last puzzle, an old scientific discovery was revealed.Ko: 그것은 은지의 할머니가 꼭꼭 숨겨둔 혁신적인 발명이었다.En: It was an innovative invention that Eunji's grandmother had carefully hidden away.Ko: 그 가보는 단순한 유산이 아닌, 가족의 자부심을 상징하는 증거였다.En: The heirloom was not just a simple legacy, but evidence symbolizing the pride of the family.Ko: 이 비밀을 밝혀낸 뒤, 은지는 가족 역사를 더욱 깊이 이해하게 되었다.En: After uncovering this secret, Eunji gained a deeper understanding of her family's history.Ko: 민호는 호기심을 중시하는 태도로 변했다.En: Minho adopted an attitude that valued curiosity.Ko: 소정은 잊고 있던 과학 탐구의 즐거움을 되찾았다.En: Sujeong rediscovered the joy of scientific exploration that she had forgotten.Ko: 세 사람은 실험실 밖으로 나왔다.En: The three of them stepped outside the laboratory.Ko: 제주도의 여름 바람이 그들을 감싸 안았다.En: The summer breeze of Jeju Island embraced them.Ko: 그들은 이제 가족의 유산을 넘어 더욱 빛나는 미래를 꿈꾸게 되었다.En: Now, they dreamed of a future that shined brighter beyond the family legacy. Vocabulary Words:amidst: 가운데breeze: 바람anxious: 불안한coexisted: 공존하는heirloom: 가보doubtful: 의심스러운hesitated: 주저했다emphasizing: 강조하며importance: 중요성explored: 탐험하다tangled: 얽혀있는complex: 복잡한wisdom: 지혜cooperation: 협력proactive: 적극적으로persistently: 끈기 있게insight: 통찰력revealed: 드러났다innovative: 혁신적인evidence: 증거symbolizing: 상징하는pride: 자부심curiosity: 호기심attitude: 태도rediscovered: 되찾았다embraced: 감싸 안았다densely: 울창한glanced: 살폈다laboratory: 실험실solution: 해결책

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Fluent Fiction - Korean: Blossoms of Reunion: Siblings' Rediscovery in Jeju Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-06-09-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 제주의 작은 어촌 마을에 있는 차분한 찻집.En: A serene tea shop in a small fishing village on Jeju.Ko: 봄이 되어 벚꽃이 만개하고, 푸른 바다가 그 뒤로 펼쳐진다.En: As spring arrives, cherry blossoms are in full bloom, with the blue sea stretching out behind them.Ko: 이곳은 형제자매의 오랜 기다림 끝에 다시 만나는 장소가 되었다.En: This place has become a location for siblings to reunite after a long wait.Ko: 불교에서 부처님 오신 날은 가족이 함께 모이는 특별한 날이다.En: In Buddhism, Buddha's birthday is a special day for families to gather.Ko: 진희는 찻집의 창가에 앉아 형제들을 기다리고 있었다.En: Jinhee was sitting by the window of the tea shop, waiting for her siblings.Ko: 진희는 가족의 기대를 책임지려는 큰언니.En: Jinhee is the eldest sister who bears the expectations of the family.Ko: 조금은 무거운 마음이다.En: Her heart feels somewhat heavy.Ko: 상훈은 예술가가 되기 위해 서울로 떠난 가운데 자매의 마음에서 멀어졌다.En: Sanghoon became distant from his siblings when he left for Seoul to become an artist.Ko: 막내 민서는 어른이 되는 길목에서 방황 중이다.En: The youngest, Minseo, is wandering at the crossroads of adulthood.Ko: 부모님은 나이가 드시고, 진희는 형제들과의 시간이 점점 줄어드는 것이 안타까웠다.En: As their parents aged, Jinhee felt it unfortunate that the time spent with her siblings was gradually decreasing.Ko: 찻집 문이 열리며 상훈과 민서가 들어왔다.En: The door of the tea shop opened, and Sanghoon and Minseo came in.Ko: 형제들의 얼굴은 오랜만에 마주한 반가움으로 빛났다.En: The siblings' faces shone with the joy of seeing each other after a long time.Ko: 상훈은 진희에게 따스하게 인사하며 "오랜만이야."라고 말했다.En: Sanghoon warmly greeted Jinhee saying, "It's been a while."Ko: 민서는 어색한 듯 고개를 숙였다.En: Minseo bowed her head awkwardly.Ko: 차를 마시며 진희는 용기를 내어 말하기로 결심했다.En: As they drank tea, Jinhee decided to speak up with courage.Ko: "상훈, 부모님이 너를 그리워해. 자주 와 줬으면 좋겠어."En: "Sanghoon, mom and dad miss you. I wish you could visit more often."Ko: 상훈은 말없이 창 밖을 바라보았다.En: Sanghoon silently gazed out the window.Ko: 자유로운 삶을 포기할 수 없었다.En: He couldn't give up his free-spirited life.Ko: 진희는 또 한 번 힘을 내어 민서에게 물었다. "민서야, 넌 앞으로 뭘 하고 싶어?"En: Gathering her strength again, Jinhee asked Minseo, "Minseo, what do you want to do in the future?"Ko: 민서는 한숨을 쉬며 "정말 잘 모르겠어."라고 답했다.En: Minseo sighed and replied, "I really don't know."Ko: 대화는 무겁게 흘러갔다.En: Their conversation flowed heavily.Ko: 찻집은 조용했으나 안에서는 큰 파도가 일렁였다.En: The tea shop was quiet, but inside, a great wave was stirring.Ko: 진희는 마음속의 두려움을 솔직하게 털어놓았다.En: Jinhee frankly expressed her inner fear.Ko: "난 가족을 지키는 게 너무 힘들어. 너희와 함께라면 조금은 나아질 것 같아."En: "It's so hard to keep the family together. It feels a bit more manageable with you both around."Ko: 순간, 상훈은 진희의 손을 잡았다.En: In that moment, Sanghoon took Jinhee's hand.Ko: "미안해. 더 자주 올게. 가족이 소중하다는 걸 잊으면 안 되겠어."En: "I'm sorry. I'll visit more often. I mustn't forget that family is precious."Ko: 민서도 용기를 얻어 말했다. "제주에서 무언가 해볼까 해. 둘이 옆에 있어 줘서 고마워."En: Minseo, gaining courage, said, "I think I'll try something in Jeju. Thanks for being by my side."Ko: 찻집 밖으로 나오니 벚꽃잎이 흩날렸다.En: Stepping outside the tea shop, cherry blossom petals fluttered around them.Ko: 형제들은 서로에 대한 애정을 다시금 깨달았다.En: The siblings reawakened the love they had for each other.Ko: 진희는 홀가분한 마음을 느꼈다.En: Jinhee felt a lightness in her heart.Ko: 상훈은 가족이 주는 위안의 중요성을 이해하게 되었다.En: Sanghoon came to understand the importance of the comfort family provides.Ko: 민서는 새로운 시작을 두려워하지 않기로 결심했다.En: Minseo resolved not to fear a new beginning.Ko: 제주의 봄바람이 세 사람의 얼굴을 부드럽게 어루만졌다.En: The spring breeze of Jeju gently caressed their faces.Ko: 가족은 함께할 때 더 강해진다.En: Family grows stronger when together.Ko: 그렇게 그들은 다시 일상으로 돌아갔다.En: And so, they returned to their daily lives.Ko: 가족이 함께인 시간이, 그 무엇보다 소중한 법이다.En: Time spent with family is more precious than anything. Vocabulary Words:serene: 차분한fishing village: 어촌 마을bloom: 만개siblings: 형제자매reunite: 다시 만나다Buddhism: 불교eldest: 큰언니expectations: 기대distant: 멀어지다crossroads: 길목adulthood: 어른courage: 용기free-spirited: 자유로운manage: 나아지다gaze: 바라보다resolve: 결심하다flutter: 흩날리다petal: 꽃잎caress: 어루만지다precious: 소중한reawaken: 다시 깨닫다heavy: 무겁다awkwardly: 어색하게sigh: 한숨 쉬다wave: 파도inner: 마음속의frankly: 솔직하게fear: 두려움comfort: 위안strength: 힘

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Courage Under Pressure: Minji's Naval Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-06-03-07-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 제주의 해군 기지는 늦봄의 따스한 햇살 아래서 빛났습니다.En: The naval base in Jeju sparkled under the warm sunlight of late spring.Ko: 바다의 짠 내음이 기지 주변에 가득하고, 푸른 산들이 뒤를 감싸고 있었습니다.En: The salty scent of the sea filled the area around the base, with blue mountains encircling it from behind.Ko: 민지는 이곳에서 근무하는 젊은 장교로, 그녀는 자신의 역량을 증명하고 싶었습니다.En: Minji, a young officer working there, wanted to prove her capabilities.Ko: 오늘은 중요한 검사 날이었습니다.En: Today was the day of an important inspection.Ko: 민지는 아침부터 바빴습니다.En: Minji had been busy since morning.Ko: 그녀는 머릿속에 검사 준비와 조사할 자료를 되뇌었습니다.En: She repeatedly went over the preparation and materials for the inspection in her head.Ko: 그런데 갑자기 배가 아파왔습니다.En: Suddenly, her stomach started to hurt.Ko: 처음에는 무시했습니다.En: At first, she ignored it.Ko: "잠깐의 통증일 뿐이야," 그녀는 스스로에게 말했습니다.En: "It's just a momentary pain," she told herself.Ko: 하지만 시간이 흐를수록 통증은 점점 더 강해졌습니다.En: However, as time went by, the pain grew stronger.Ko: 민지는 기어코 참고 자신의 업무에 집중하려 했습니다.En: Minji struggled to endure it, trying to focus on her work.Ko: 그녀는 실수를 두려워했습니다. 그것은 승진의 기회를 망칠 수도 있는 큰 문제였습니다.En: She was afraid of making a mistake, as it could jeopardize her chance for a promotion.Ko: 점심 시간이 지나고, 드디어 검사가 시작되었습니다.En: After lunch, the inspection finally began.Ko: 조용한 방, 민지 옆에는 상관들이 서 있었습니다.En: In the quiet room, her superiors stood beside Minji.Ko: 그녀는 긴장했습니다.En: She was nervous.Ko: 하지만 갑자기 배가 마치 칼로 베이듯 아파오더니, 그녀는 눈앞이 캄캄해져 바닥으로 쓰러져 버렸습니다.En: But suddenly, her stomach hurt as if cut by a knife, and she collapsed to the floor as her vision went dark.Ko: 민지는 기지 동료들에 의해 병원으로 급히 이송되었습니다.En: Minji was quickly taken to the hospital by her colleagues at the base.Ko: 의사는 그녀에게 충수염이라고 말했습니다.En: The doctor told her she had appendicitis.Ko: 수술이 필요했습니다.En: Surgery was necessary.Ko: 민지는 결국 수술을 받고 누워 있었습니다.En: Minji eventually underwent the surgery and lay in a hospital bed.Ko: 그녀의 상관들은 걱정하며 병실로 찾아와 말했습니다, "너의 헌신과 참을성은 정말 대단했어."En: Her superiors came to the hospital room, concerned, and said, "Your dedication and endurance are truly remarkable."Ko: 민지는 그 순간 깨달았습니다. 자신의 한계를 인정하고 도움을 요청하는 것이 약함이 아니라는 것을.En: At that moment, Minji realized that acknowledging her limits and asking for help was not a weakness.Ko: 이 경험은 그녀를 더욱 성숙하게 했습니다.En: This experience made her more mature.Ko: 스스로를 돌보는 것도 중요한 일임을 알게 되었고, 이를 통해 더 진정한 존경을 받게 되었습니다.En: She learned that taking care of herself was also important, and through this, she gained more genuine respect.Ko: 민지는 다시 기지로 돌아갔습니다.En: Minji returned to the base.Ko: 여전히 늦봄의 햇살이 따뜻하게 비추고 있었습니다.En: The late spring sunlight was still shining warmly.Ko: 이제 그녀는 내일을 지나, 더 큰 목표를 바라보며 조금씩 더 나아가기로 결심했습니다.En: She decided to move forward, little by little, aiming for bigger goals beyond tomorrow.Ko: 그녀는 미소 지으며 창밖의 바다를 바라봤습니다.En: She smiled as she looked out at the sea through the window. Vocabulary Words:naval: 해군sparkled: 빛났다scent: 내음encircling: 감싸고officer: 장교capabilities: 역량inspection: 검사momentary: 잠깐의endure: 참다jeopardize: 망치다superiors: 상관collapsed: 쓰러졌다appendicitis: 충수염surgery: 수술dedication: 헌신endurance: 참을성remarkable: 대단한acknowledging: 인정limits: 한계mature: 성숙하게genuine: 진정한respect: 존경hospital: 병원late spring: 늦봄decided: 결심했다aiming: 바라보며proving: 증명preparation: 준비materials: 자료necessary: 필요

Fluent Fiction - Korean: A Brother's Quest: Finding the Perfect Gift in Seoul Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-06-02-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 지호는 화창한 봄날 서울 명동의 번화가에 서 있었다.En: Jiho stood on a bustling street in Seoul Myeongdong on a bright spring day.Ko: 거리에는 밝은 가게들이 줄지어 서 있었고, 다양한 향신료가 섞인 길거리 음식을 파는 노점들로 가득 찼다.En: The streets were lined with vibrant shops, and it was full of street vendors selling food infused with various spices.Ko: 풍경은 화려했고, 사람들로 붐비고 있었다.En: The scenery was colorful and crowded with people.Ko: 지호는 여동생 하나의 생일 선물을 고르기 위해 이곳에 왔다.En: Jiho had come here to choose a birthday gift for his younger sister, Hana.Ko: 하나는 활발하고 패션을 사랑하는 대학원생이었다.En: Hana was an energetic graduate student who loved fashion.Ko: 지호는 말보다 행동으로 사랑을 표현하는 타입이어서 그녀를 위해 특별한 선물을 주고 싶었다.En: Jiho was the kind of person who expressed love through actions rather than words, and he wanted to give her a special gift.Ko: 하지만 수많은 가게와 다양한 상품 속에서 그는 혼란스러웠다.En: However, he was confused amidst the plethora of shops and diverse products.Ko: 어떤 선물이 하나에게 가장 잘 어울릴까?En: What gift would suit Hana the best?Ko: 그는 가장 의미 있는 선물을 찾고 싶었다.En: He wanted to find the most meaningful present.Ko: 고민하던 지호는 친절해 보이는 직원에게 다가갔다.En: While pondering, Jiho approached a friendly-looking store clerk.Ko: "안녕하세요.En: "Hello.Ko: 여동생 생일 선물을 찾고 있어요.En: I am looking for a birthday gift for my younger sister.Ko: 그녀는 패션과 여행을 좋아해요," 지호가 말했다.En: She likes fashion and travel," said Jiho.Ko: 직원은 환하게 미소 지으며 몇 가지 선택지를 권해 주었다.En: The clerk smiled brightly and suggested a few options.Ko: 직원의 조언을 받은 지호는 문득 과거에 하나와 함께했던 여행이 떠올랐다.En: With the clerk's advice, Jiho suddenly recalled a past trip he had taken with Hana.Ko: 두 사람은 제주도로 여행을 갔었고, 그때 하나가 유독 반했던 작은 주얼리 가게가 생각났다.En: They had traveled to Jeju Island, and he remembered a small jewelry shop she was especially fond of during that trip.Ko: 지호는 그 기억을 떠올리며 주얼리를 보러 갔다.En: Recalling that memory, he went to look at jewelry.Ko: 어느 가게의 창가에 놓인 반짝이는 목걸이가 눈에 들어왔다.En: A sparkling necklace displayed in the window of a shop caught his eye.Ko: 그 목걸이는 제주 여행에서 본 흑진주 목걸이와 비슷했다.En: It resembled a black pearl necklace they had seen during their Jeju trip.Ko: 그것을 보는 순간, 지호는 확신했다.En: At that moment, Jiho was convinced.Ko: 이 목걸이는 하나에게 큰 의미가 될 것이다.En: This necklace would be of great significance to Hana.Ko: 마침내 지호는 목걸이를 구매했다.En: Finally, Jiho purchased the necklace.Ko: 확신에 찬 그의 얼굴에는 미소가 가득했다.En: His face was filled with a smile of certainty.Ko: 가족끼리 모여 작은 생일파티에서 하나에게 이 목걸이를 주기로 결심했다.En: He decided to give this necklace to Hana at a small family birthday party.Ko: 지호는 선물 선택이 아닌, 그의 마음을 전하는 방법에 대해 배웠다.En: Jiho learned about not just the selection of gifts, but how to convey his feelings.Ko: 이번 경험을 통해 하나와 한층 더 가까워졌다는 느낌이 들었다.En: Through this experience, he felt he had become closer to Hana.Ko: 명동의 화려한 에너지 속에서, 지호는 잊지 못할 하루를 마무리했다.En: Amidst the vibrant energy of Myeongdong, Jiho concluded a day he would never forget. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 번화가vendor: 노점infused: 섞인vibrant: 화려한graduate: 대학원생plethora: 수많은meaningful: 의미 있는pondering: 고민하던approached: 다가갔다friendly-looking: 친절해 보이는option: 선택지recalled: 떠올랐다fond: 반했던necklace: 목걸이sparkling: 반짝이는convinced: 확신했다significance: 의미purchased: 구매했다certaintly: 확신에 찬convey: 전하는closer: 더 가까워졌다는concluded: 마무리했다expressed: 표현하는energetic: 활발하고amidst: 속에서selection: 선택experience: 경험을fashion: 패션lining: 줄지어graduate student: 대학원생

Fluent Fiction - Korean: A Journey to Inner Peace on Jeju's Trail of Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-05-29-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 지금은 늦봄, 제주도는 푸른 잎과 꽃으로 가득하다.En: It is late spring now, and Jeju Island is filled with green leaves and flowers.Ko: 섬의 구석구석은 바다 바람에 휩싸여 있었다.En: Every corner of the island was enveloped in the sea breeze.Ko: 오늘은 부처님오신날, 많은 사람들이 아침 일찍부터 올레길을 걷고 있었다.En: Today is Buddha's Birthday, and many people were walking on the Ollegil from early in the morning.Ko: 이곳은 마음의 평화를 찾고자 하는 사람들에게 이상적인 장소였다.En: This was an ideal place for those seeking peace of mind.Ko: 진은 오늘 특별한 날을 맞아 조금 긴장하고 있었다.En: Jin was a bit nervous today, as it was a special day.Ko: 군대에 들어온 지 얼마 되지 않은 그는 자신을 증명하고 싶은 마음이 컸다.En: Having recently joined the military, he had a strong desire to prove himself.Ko: 오늘 여정은 쉽지 않겠지만, 그는 완주하고자 하는 의지가 강했다.En: The journey ahead would not be easy, but he had a strong will to complete it.Ko: 길의 시작은 부드러웠다.En: The start of the trail was gentle.Ko: 긴 초록 잎과 하얀 꽃이 함께 춤췄고, 멀리서 파도 소리가 들렸다.En: Long green leaves and white flowers danced together, and the sound of waves could be heard from afar.Ko: 함께 걷는 수연과 환은 서로 농담을 주고받으며 공기를 더욱 밝게 만들었다.En: Suyeon and Hwan, walking alongside him, exchanged jokes, making the atmosphere brighter.Ko: 하지만 머릿속에는 끊임없이 진의 생각들이 맴돌았다.En: However, Jin's thoughts kept swirling in his head.Ko: "내가 잘 할 수 있을까?" 이 두려움은 도저히 사라지지 않았다.En: "Can I do well?" This fear couldn't be shaken off.Ko: 오르막길이 점점 가파르게 변했다.En: The uphill path gradually became steeper.Ko: 하루종일 걷고, 돌길을 넘어가는 것은 진에게 큰 도전이었다.En: Walking all day and crossing rocky paths was a significant challenge for Jin.Ko: 너무나 힘이 들었다.En: It was incredibly exhausting.Ko: 그는 멈출까 고민했지만, 그럴 수는 없었다.En: He considered stopping but knew he couldn't.Ko: 그는 스스로에게 말했다, "나는 할 수 있다." 하지만 그 믿음은 점점 약해졌다.En: He told himself, "I can do it." But that belief was gradually weakening.Ko: 그러던 중 진은 발을 헛디뎠다.En: Then Jin stumbled.Ko: 넘어질 뻔했지만 가까스로 중심을 잡았다.En: He almost fell but managed to regain his balance.Ko: 그 순간 수연이 뒤에서 손을 내밀었다. "혼자서는 힘들어, 같이 가자."En: At that moment, Suyeon reached out a hand from behind. "It's hard alone, let's go together."Ko: 중얼거리던 그의 체념을 들은 것처럼 환도 말했다. "힘들 땐 우리가 있잖아. 같이 이겨내보자."En: Like he heard Jin's murmured resignation, Hwan also said, "When things are tough, we're here. Let's overcome this together."Ko: 진은 깊게 숨을 내쉬고 결단했다.En: Jin took a deep breath and decided.Ko: 도움을 받아들이는 것이 옳았다.En: Accepting help was the right thing to do.Ko: 세 사람은 서로를 도우며 어려운 길을 함께 극복했다.En: The three of them helped each other and overcame the difficult path together.Ko: 결국, 지친 숨을 몰아쉬며 그들은 정상에 도달했다.En: Eventually, panting from exhaustion, they reached the peak.Ko: 그곳에서 보는 해돋이는 말로 다할 수 없을 만큼 아름다웠다.En: The sunrise seen from there was indescribably beautiful.Ko: 진은 미소를 지었다.En: Jin smiled.Ko: 그는 자신이 혼자가 아님을 깨달았다.En: He realized he was not alone.Ko: 친구들과 함께 했기에 성공할 수 있었다.En: He succeeded because he was with his friends.Ko: 그 상황에서 진은 내면의 평화를 찾았다.En: In that moment, he found inner peace.Ko: "도움이 필요할 땐 받아들이는 것이 강함이구나," 그는 생각했다.En: "Accepting help when needed is strength," he thought.Ko: 이제 진은 새로운 깨달음을 가지고 있었다.En: Now Jin had a new realization.Ko: 부처님오신날, 진정한 자신과의 만남이 있었다.En: On Buddha's Birthday, he had a true meeting with himself.Ko: 친구와의 관계는 그의 마음을 더욱 평화롭게 했고, 그는 다시 자신 있게 걷기 시작했다.En: The relationship with friends made his heart more peaceful, and he began to walk confidently once more.Ko: 이는 시작에 불과했다.En: This was only the beginning. Vocabulary Words:enveloped: 휩싸여breeze: 바람prove: 증명하고swirling: 맴돌steeper: 가파르게exhausting: 힘이 들었다regain: 가까스로overcome: 이겨내보자panting: 지친 숨을 몰아쉬며indescribably: 말로 다할 수 없을 만큼realization: 깨달음을inner peace: 내면의 평화uphill: 오르막길resignation: 체념gentle: 부드러웠다confidence: 자신 있게ideal: 이상적인journey: 여정challenge: 도전balance: 중심accepting: 받아들이는murmured: 중얼거리던stumbled: 발을 헛디뎠다relationship: 관계confidence: 자신 있게overcame: 극복했다help: 도움nervous: 긴장하고exchanged: 주고받으며significant: 큰

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Secrets in the Spring: Love and Truth on Jeju's Shores Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-05-28-07-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 제주도 해변가에 봄꽃들이 피어난다.En: Spring flowers bloom along the beaches of Jeju Island.Ko: 바람이 부드럽고, 바다는 푸른 물결로 속삭인다.En: The wind is gentle, and the sea whispers in blue waves.Ko: 진수는 무릎을 꿇고 미나에게 사랑의 고백을 하려고 한다.En: Jinsu kneels to confess his love to Mina.Ko: 이 순간을 위해 그는 오래 준비했다.En: He has prepared a long time for this moment.Ko: 계획은 완벽해야 한다.En: The plan must be perfect.Ko: 그러나 진수의 마음 한 구석에 불안이 몰려왔다.En: However, anxiety creeps into a corner of Jinsu's heart.Ko: 미나는 이 아름다운 날씨와 풍경에 홀려 있다.En: Mina is mesmerized by the beautiful weather and scenery.Ko: 진수의 말씀이 술술 흘러나오기를 기다린다.En: She waits for Jinsu's words to flow effortlessly.Ko: 그러나 그녀는 진수의 눈에 비친 어두운 그늘을 느낀다.En: Yet, she senses a dark shadow in Jinsu's eyes.Ko: 미나는 직감적으로 무언가가 잘못되었음을 알아차린다.En: Mina intuitively realizes that something is amiss.Ko: 경민은 멀리서 그들을 주시하고 있다.En: Kyungmin is watching them from a distance.Ko: 그의 마음속에는 진수의 과거 비밀이 불덩이처럼 타오른다.En: In his heart, Jinsu's past secret burns like a fireball.Ko: 그는 이 비밀이 이번 제안에 어떠한 위협이 될지 알고 있다.En: He knows how this secret could threaten the proposal.Ko: 경민은 자신이 나서는 것이 옳은지 고민하며 마음속 갈등을 겪는다.En: Kyungmin struggles with internal conflict, considering whether to speak up or not.Ko: 저녁이 되자 해는 바다로 서서히 저물고, 하늘은 붉게 물든다.En: As evening approaches, the sun gradually sets over the sea, and the sky turns red.Ko: 진수는 미나의 손을 잡고 해변을 걷는다.En: Jinsu holds Mina's hand and walks along the beach.Ko: 바로 그때 경민이 그들 앞에 나타난다.En: Just then, Kyungmin appears in front of them.Ko: "진수, 미나에게 그 비밀에 대해 말해줘야 해," 경민이 강하게 외친다.En: "Jinsu, you must tell Mina about that secret," Kyungmin shouts firmly.Ko: 미나는 놀라서 진수를 바라본다.En: Mina looks at Jinsu in surprise.Ko: 진수는 침착하게 한숨을 쉰 후, 미나에게 모든 것을 털어놓는다.En: Jinsu takes a calm breath and confesses everything to Mina.Ko: 진수의 과거는 그가 생각했던 것보다 더 큰 영향을 미칠 수 있었다.En: Jinsu's past could have a greater impact than he thought.Ko: 그러나 그는 미나에게 진실을 말하는 것이 중요하다고 느꼈다.En: However, he felt it was important to tell Mina the truth.Ko: 미나는 조용히 진수의 말을 듣고, 그의 솔직함에 감동한다.En: Mina listens quietly and is moved by his honesty.Ko: "진수, 나에게 중요한 것은 당신의 현재와 미래야," 미나가 부드럽게 말한다.En: "Jinsu, what matters to me is your present and future," Mina says gently.Ko: 진수는 미나의 마음을 다시금 확인하고, 그녀가 변함없이 그와 함께 할 것을 깨닫는다.En: Jinsu reaffirms Mina's heart and realizes that she will remain by his side unchanged.Ko: 그들은 서로를 따뜻하게 안으며, 봄 바람 속으로 사라진다.En: They warmly embrace each other and vanish into the spring breeze.Ko: 진수는 자신의 취약함에서 희망을 발견하고, 미나는 진수에 대한 사랑과 신뢰의 깊이를 재확인한다.En: Jinsu finds hope in his vulnerability, and Mina reaffirms the depth of her love and trust for Jinsu.Ko: 제주도의 하늘은 이제 더 밝고, 그들의 앞날도 그와 같이 밝게 빛난다.En: The sky over Jeju Island is now brighter, and their future shines brightly just like it. Vocabulary Words:bloom: 피어나다gentle: 부드럽다whisper: 속삭이다confess: 고백하다perfect: 완벽하다anxiety: 불안mesmerized: 홀리다intuitively: 직감적으로amiss: 잘못distance: 멀리secret: 비밀threaten: 위협하다internal conflict: 마음속 갈등approaches: 다가오다gradually: 서서히firmly: 강하게calm: 침착하다confesses: 털어놓다impact: 영향honesty: 솔직함reaffirms: 다시금 확인하다embrace: 안다vulnerability: 취약함trust: 신뢰vanish: 사라지다scenery: 풍경proposal: 제안influence: 영향미치다present: 현재future: 미래

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Jeju's Secret: Quest for Stone-Grilled Bulgogi Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-05-28-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 제주의 봄은 정말로 아름다웠습니다.En: Spring in Jeju was truly beautiful.Ko: 벚꽃이 화사하게 피어 있었습니다.En: The cherry blossoms were blooming splendidly.Ko: 공기에는 향긋한 음식 냄새와 섬 생활의 활력이 가득했죠.En: The air was filled with the fragrant smell of food and the vibrant energy of island life.Ko: 부처님 오신 날이어서 곳곳에서 축제가 열렸습니다.En: Because it was Buddha's Birthday, festivals were taking place everywhere.Ko: 지호, 민석, 그리고 소연은 제주도의 길을 걷고 있었습니다.En: Jiho, Minseok, and Soyeon were walking along the roads of Jeju Island.Ko: 그들의 목표는 전설적인 "돌판 불고기"를 찾는 것이었습니다.En: Their goal was to find the legendary "돌판 불고기" (stone-grilled bulgogi).Ko: 지호는 열정적인 미식가로 최고의 요리를 찾는 데 열심이었습니다.En: Jiho was a passionate foodie eager to find the best dish.Ko: 민석은 회의적이었지만 모험을 즐기고 있었고, 소연은 계획을 짜며 모든 것을 잘 관리했습니다.En: Minseok was skeptical but enjoying the adventure, and Soyeon was meticulously planning and managing everything.Ko: 하지만 "돌판 불고기"에 대한 지도가 없었습니다.En: However, they did not have a map to the "돌판 불고기" (stone-grilled bulgogi).Ko: GPS도 그 장소를 찾지 못했죠.En: Even GPS couldn't locate the place.Ko: 현지인들로부터 들은 정보는 혼란스러웠고, 언어 장벽도 있었습니다.En: The information they gathered from locals was confusing, and there was a language barrier.Ko: 소연은 약간 초조했지만, 지호는 현지 상인들의 말을 믿기로 했습니다.En: Soyeon was a little anxious, but Jiho decided to trust the words of local merchants.Ko: "여기서 왼쪽으로 가면 될 거 같아요!" 한 상인이 웃으며 말했습니다.En: "If you go left from here, I think you should be able to find it!" a merchant said with a smile.Ko: 지호는 힘차게 고개를 끄덕이고 걸음을 옮겼습니다.En: Jiho nodded vigorously and started walking.Ko: 길을 걷다 보니, 작은 길목에 사람들이 모여 있는 것을 발견했습니다.En: As they continued, they discovered a small alleyway where people were gathered.Ko: 조용히 다가가 보니, 그것은 가족 모임이었고 중앙에는 그들이 찾던 그 불고기가 있었습니다.En: Approaching quietly, they realized it was a family gathering, and in the center was the bulgogi they had been searching for.Ko: 그들은 서로 눈을 마주쳤습니다.En: They exchanged glances.Ko: 지호는 용기를 내어 그 가족에게 다가갔습니다.En: Gathering his courage, Jiho approached the family.Ko: "안녕하세요, 저희는 돌판 불고기를 찾아왔어요. 여러분과 함께 해도 될까요?" 지호의 눈에는 진심이 담겨 있었습니다.En: "Hello, we're looking for doltpan bulgogi. May we join you?" Sincerity shone in Jiho's eyes.Ko: 잠시 경계하던 그들은 따뜻한 미소로 맞아주었습니다.En: Initially cautious, the family welcomed them with warm smiles.Ko: 돌판 불고기의 맛은 감동적이었습니다.En: The taste of the doltpan bulgogi was moving.Ko: 그들은 단순히 음식을 경험하는 것 이상의 가치 있는 순간을 보냈습니다.En: They spent a moment that was more valuable than simply experiencing food.Ko: 가족과의 대화 속에서 제주도의 문화와 부처님 오신 날의 의미를 배웠습니다.En: Through conversation with the family, they learned about Jeju Island's culture and the meaning of Buddha's Birthday.Ko: 지호는 깨달았습니다. "여행에서 중요한 것은 목적지가 아니라, 여행에서 만나는 경험"이라는 것을.En: Jiho realized that the important part of travel is not the destination, but the experiences encountered along the way.Ko: 그날 밤, 세 친구는 웃음 속에서 여행의 참된 의미를 깨달았습니다.En: That night, the three friends understood the true meaning of travel amidst laughter.Ko: 제주의 밤하늘 아래, 그들의 마음은 따뜻하게 빛났습니다.En: Under the night sky of Jeju, their hearts shone warmly. Vocabulary Words:splendidly: 화사하게fragrant: 향긋한vibrant: 활력passionate: 열정적인foodie: 미식가skeptical: 회의적meticulously: 계획을 짜며managing: 관리했습니다legendary: 전설적인gathered: 모여confusing: 혼란스러웠고anxious: 초조했지만vigorously: 힘차게alleyway: 길목sincerity: 진심initially: 잠시cautious: 경계welcomed: 맞아주었습니다valuable: 가치 있는meaning: 의미destination: 목적지encountered: 만나는experiences: 경험amidst: 가운데/속에서laughter: 웃음trust: 믿기merchant: 상인approaching: 다가가realized: 깨달았습니다shone: 빛났습니다

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Finding Joy: A Jeju Spring Awakens Jiho's Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-05-25-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 제주의 봄은 특별합니다.En: Spring in Jeju is special.Ko: 푸른 하늘 아래 노란 유채꽃이 바람에 살랑거립니다.En: Yellow canola flowers sway in the wind beneath the blue sky.Ko: 이렇게 아름다운 날씨에도, 지호는 마음이 심란했습니다.En: Even in such beautiful weather, Jiho felt uneasy.Ko: 그는 대학생입니다.En: He is a university student.Ko: 요즘 그는 과제와 시험 준비로 바쁩니다.En: Lately, he has been busy with assignments and exam preparations.Ko: 하지만, 오늘은 불교의 날입니다.En: However, today is Buddha's Day.Ko: 특별한 봄 여행을 떠나기로 했습니다.En: He decided to embark on a special spring trip.Ko: 그의 단짝 친구 민영과 함께요.En: Together with his best friend, Minyoung.Ko: 지호는 사진을 좋아합니다.En: Jiho loves taking photos.Ko: 하지만 완벽함을 추구하는 성격 때문에 걱정이 많습니다.En: However, due to his perfectionist nature, he worries a lot.Ko: 반면에, 민영은 밝고 모험적인 성격을 가졌습니다.En: On the other hand, Minyoung has a bright and adventurous personality.Ko: 그녀는 항상 지호에게 현재를 즐기라고 충고했지요.En: She always advised Jiho to enjoy the present.Ko: 제주도 곳곳에 유채꽃 밭이 펼쳐져 있습니다.En: All over Jeju, fields of canola flowers are spread out.Ko: 지호는 이번 여행에서 그토록 원하던 완벽한 장면을 포착하고 싶었습니다.En: Jiho wanted to capture the perfect scene he had long desired on this trip.Ko: 그러나 마음 한편에서는 시험 생각과 걱정이 떠나지 않았습니다.En: Yet, part of his mind couldn't shake thoughts and worries about the exam.Ko: "지호야, 지금이 아니면 언제 이렇게 놀러 올 수 있겠어?En: "Jiho, if not now, when else will we have the chance to come out and play like this?Ko: 잠시만이라도 다 잊고 즐겨보자!En: Even for a moment, let's forget everything and enjoy!"Ko: " 민영은 활짝 웃으며 말했습니다.En: Minyoung said with a bright smile.Ko: 그녀의 말에 지호는 망설였지만, 그 순간 마음이 조금 풀렸습니다.En: Jiho hesitated at her words, but at that moment, he felt a bit relieved.Ko: 민영은 혼자 꽃밭 사이로 달려갔습니다.En: Minyoung ran alone through the flower fields.Ko: 그녀의 웃음소리가 바람을 타고 울려 퍼졌습니다.En: Her laughter echoed on the wind.Ko: 그 모습을 본 지호는 마음이 따뜻해졌습니다.En: Watching her, Jiho felt his heart warm up.Ko: 그는 카메라를 들고 민영의 모습을 찍었습니다.En: He took his camera and captured Minyoung's image.Ko: 완벽함과는 다른 순간, 그러나 진짜 '순간'이 담긴 사진이었습니다.En: It was a moment different from perfection, yet a photo capturing a true 'moment.'Ko: 그 사진은 자연스러움과 기쁨이 가득했습니다.En: The photo was full of spontaneity and joy.Ko: 지호는 그 사진으로 사진 공모전에 참가했습니다.En: Jiho entered it into a photo contest.Ko: 결과는?En: The result?Ko: 특상을 받았습니다.En: He received a special prize.Ko: 심사위원은 그 사진이 감정이 살아있다고 칭찬했습니다.En: The judges praised the photo for its vivid emotions.Ko: 지호는 그제야 깨달았습니다.En: Only then did Jiho realize.Ko: 예기치 않은 순간도, 때로는 우리에게 최고의 선물이 될 수 있다는 것을요.En: That even unanticipated moments can sometimes be the best gifts for us.Ko: 완벽함에 대한 집착은 잠시 멈추고, 이제는 순간의 행복을 즐기는 법을 배웠습니다.En: He paused his obsession with perfection and learned to enjoy the happiness of the moment.Ko: 제주의 봄은 그렇게 지호의 마음에도 새로운 봄을 가져다주었습니다.En: Spring in Jeju brought a new spring to Jiho's heart as well. Vocabulary Words:uneasy: 심란한assignments: 과제embark: 떠나기로perfectionist: 완벽함을 추구하는adventurous: 모험적인desire: 원하던hesitated: 망설였다relieved: 풀렸다echoed: 울려 퍼졌다captured: 포착하고spontaneity: 자연스러움vivid: 감정이 살아있는obsession: 집착unanticipated: 예기치 않은contest: 공모전judges: 심사위원praise: 칭찬paused: 잠시 멈추고laughter: 웃음소리emotions: 감정gifts: 선물bellow: 아래hearts: 마음spread: 펼쳐져attire: 복장perfection: 완벽함captivating: 매력적인momentarily: 잠시나마bliss: 행복commend: 칭찬하다

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Jeju's Secret: A Spring Adventure with Cherry Blossoms Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-05-18-07-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 봄의 제주도는 벚꽃이 가득하고 푸른 초목들이 길을 따라 늘어섰다.En: In Bom(spring), Jeju-do (Jeju Island) was filled with cherry blossoms, and green foliage lined the roads.Ko: 지호, 민서, 현우 세 친구는 꽃내음을 맡으며 자동차 여행을 떠났다.En: Jiho, Minseo, and Hyunwoo, three friends, set out on a car trip, savoring the scent of flowers.Ko: 그들의 목표는 제주도의 각 장소에 숨겨진 단서를 찾아내는 기묘한 스캐빈저 헌트 경쟁이었다.En: Their goal was a mysterious scavenger hunt competition to find clues hidden in various spots around Jeju-do.Ko: 지호는 조용한 성격이라고 불리지만, 이번에는 꼭 이기고 싶었다.En: Jiho, often described as a quiet personality, was determined to win this time.Ko: "이번엔 내가 우승할 거야," 지호는 다짐했다.En: "I'm going to win this time," Jiho resolved.Ko: 민서는 그들에게 더 가까워질 수 있는 기회로 여겼고, 현우는 인스타그램에 올릴 멋진 사진을 찍을 계획이었다.En: Minseo saw it as an opportunity to become closer, and Hyunwoo planned to take great photos to post on Instagram.Ko: 첫 번째 단서를 찾기 위해 그들은 제주도 동문시장을 향했다.En: To find the first clue, they headed to the Jeju-do Dongmun Market.Ko: "숙제처럼 다루면 안 되겠지?En: "We shouldn't treat it like homework, right?"Ko: " 현우는 웃으며 말했다.En: Hyunwoo said with a laugh.Ko: 하지만 시장에서의 지도 해독이 쉽지 않았다.En: However, deciphering the map at the market was not easy.Ko: 잘못된 방향을 따라갔다가 들른 곳이 결혼식장이었음을 알게 되었을 때, 그들은 어쩔 줄 몰라 웃고 말았다.En: When they realized they had taken a wrong turn and ended up at a wedding venue, they couldn't help but laugh.Ko: "자, 우리 다른 길로 가자," 지호는 결심했다.En: "Okay, let's take a different path," Jiho decided.Ko: "농촌 길을 통해 가면 더 빨리 갈 수 있을 거야.En: "If we go through the rural road, we can get there faster."Ko: " 그들은 지호의 말을 믿으며 왼쪽으로 꺾었다.En: Trusting Jiho, they turned left.Ko: 포장되지 않은 길은 예상보다 더 험난했다.En: The unpaved road was more rugged than expected.Ko: 줄곧 차량이 튕겨나가 길이 맞는지 의심했다.En: The car kept bouncing, making them doubt if they were on the right path.Ko: 그렇게 불안해하던 순간, 그들은 지도의 어디에도 적혀있지 않은 숨겨진 폭포를 발견했다.En: In those moments of uncertainty, they discovered a hidden waterfall that wasn't marked anywhere on the map.Ko: "여기서 추가 단서를 찾을지도 몰라!En: "We might find an extra clue here!"Ko: " 격렬한 물소리 속에서 현우는 사진 찍기를 멈추지 않고 중얼거렸다.En: Hyunwoo murmured, never stopping taking photos amid the roaring sound of water.Ko: 그리고 정말로, 폭포 근처에는 모든 팀들에게 공개되지 않은 특별 클루가 숨겨져 있었다.En: And indeed, near the waterfall, there was a special clue that had not been revealed to all teams.Ko: 그것을 찾은 덕분에, 공식적인 우승은 놓쳤지만 그들은 비공식 우승자가 되어 소셜 미디어에서 유명세를 얻게 되었다.En: Thanks to discovering it, although they missed out on the official win, they became unofficial winners and gained fame on social media.Ko: 마지막에, 지호는 작은 꿈을 이루었다.En: In the end, Jiho realized a small dream.Ko: 인정은 친구들과 함께 나눌 때 더 달콤하다는 것을 깨달았다.En: He learned that recognition is sweeter when shared with friends.Ko: "이번 여행, 최고였어," 민서는 웃으며 말했다.En: "This trip was the best," Minseo said, smiling.Ko: "우리 다음엔 뭐 할까?En: "What should we do next?"Ko: "지호, 민서, 현우는 봄 바람에 휩싸여 새로운 곳으로 떠나갈 준비를 하며 미소 지었다.En: Jiho, Minseo, and Hyunwoo smiled, ready to set out to new places, embraced by the spring breeze.Ko: 여행의 매 순간이 그들의 우정에 알맞는 선물이었다.En: Every moment of the journey was a fitting gift to their friendship. Vocabulary Words:foliage: 초목savoring: 맛보며scavenger hunt: 스캐빈저 헌트deciphering: 해독venue: 장소rural: 농촌unpaved: 포장되지 않은rugged: 험난한bouncing: 튕겨나가uncertainty: 불안함waterfall: 폭포roaring: 격렬한special: 특별revealed: 공개recognition: 인정embraced: 휩싸여gift: 선물filled: 가득한determined: 다짐했다competition: 경쟁clue: 단서opportunity: 기회trusting: 믿으며maps: 지도doubt: 의심hidden: 숨겨진extra: 추가media: 미디어moment: 순간journey: 여행

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Finding Peace in Jeju: A Journey of Mindfulness and Renewal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-05-13-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 제주도는 봄이 되면 특별한 곳이 된다.En: Jeju Island becomes a special place in spring.Ko: 산과 들은 벚꽃으로 가득 찼고, 신선한 바다 공기가 코끝에 맴돈다.En: The mountains and fields are filled with cherry blossoms, and the fresh sea air lingers at the tip of the nose.Ko: 이곳, 제주도의 영적 수련 센터에선 마음의 평화를 찾기 위해 두 친구가 찾아왔다.En: Two friends came to this spiritual retreat center in Jeju Island to find peace of mind.Ko: 세준과 유나는 오랜 친구였지만, 각자의 삶 속에서 잃어버린 걸 찾기 위해 이곳에 왔다.En: Sejun and Yuna were old friends, but came here to find what they had lost in their respective lives.Ko: 세준은 서울에서 바쁜 직장 생활로 지쳐가고 있었다.En: Sejun was exhausted from his busy work life in Seoul.Ko: 매일같이 야근을 하고, 끝없는 회의에 참석하며, 자기 자신조차 잊어버릴 정도로 바빴다.En: He worked overtime almost every day, attended endless meetings, and was so busy that he almost forgot about himself.Ko: 유나는 그런 세준을 보며, 자연 속에서의 명상 수련을 추천했다.En: Seeing Sejun like that, Yuna recommended meditation training in nature.Ko: 그녀는 최근 마음챙김을 시작하여 자신을 더욱 이해하게 되었다고 했다.En: She recently started practicing mindfulness and said she learned to understand herself better.Ko: 봄의 제주도는 평온했다. 하지만 그곳의 하늘은 변덕스러웠다.En: Spring in Jeju Island was peaceful, but its skies were unpredictable.Ko: 수련이 시작된 날, 비가 올 것이라는 소식이 들려왔다.En: On the day the retreat started, news came that it would rain.Ko: 유나와 세준은 숲속에서 명상할 계획이었다.En: Yuna and Sejun planned to meditate in the forest.Ko: 세준은 처음에는 걱정이 많았다.En: Sejun was initially very worried.Ko: '비가 오면 어떻게 하지?'라는 생각이 머리에서 떠나지 않았다.En: The thought, 'What if it rains?' wouldn't leave his mind.Ko: 그럼에도 불구하고, 세준은 유나의 안내에 따라 느긋한 마음가짐으로 도전을 받아들이기로 했다.En: Nevertheless, Sejun decided to accept the challenge with a relaxed mindset, as guided by Yuna.Ko: 마침내 비가 내리기 시작했을 때, 그들은 숲속에 앉아 있었다.En: When it finally started raining, they were sitting in the forest.Ko: 빗방울이 나뭇잎을 때리는 소리가 주위에 울려 퍼졌다.En: The sound of raindrops hitting the leaves resonated around them.Ko: 그 소리는 혼란스러운 세준의 머릿속을 점차 정화시켰다.En: That sound gradually cleared the confusion in Sejun's mind.Ko: 명상 중, 세준은 뜻밖의 깨달음을 얻었다.En: During meditation, Sejun had an unexpected realization.Ko: 그의 마음속 깊은 곳에서, 행복이란 단순한 것이며 꼭 직업적인 성취로 측정할 필요는 없다는 것이었다.En: Deep in his heart, he found that happiness is simple and does not necessarily need to be measured by professional achievements.Ko: 오히려 자연 속에서의 작은 침묵과 평화가 진정한 행복이라는 것을 느꼈다.En: Instead, he felt that small moments of silence and peace in nature were true happiness.Ko: 명상이 끝난 후, 세준은 유나에게 고백했다.En: After the meditation, Sejun confessed to Yuna.Ko: "유나, 나 휴가를 생각하고 있어.En: "Yuna, I'm thinking about taking a vacation.Ko: 그리고 마음챙김에 대해 더 많이 알아보려 해.En: And I want to learn more about mindfulness.Ko: 내 삶에 더 많은 평화를 가져오고 싶어."En: I want to bring more peace into my life."Ko: 유나는 환한 미소로 응답했다.En: Yuna responded with a bright smile.Ko: "그것이 바로 너의 첫걸음이 될 거야.En: "That will be your first step.Ko: 우리의 마음을 돌보는 것은 가장 중요한 일이야."En: Taking care of our minds is the most important thing."Ko: 세준은 이제 새로운 길을 찾았다.En: Sejun now found a new path.Ko: 직장 생활의 회색 속에서 잃었던 색깔들이 다시금 그의 삶에 퍼지는 것을 느꼈다.En: He felt the colors that he had lost in the gray of work life spreading back into his life.Ko: 그는 더 이상 성공을 직업적인 성취로만 느끼지 않을 것이다.En: He would no longer equate success solely with professional achievements.Ko: 이번 여행은 그의 삶에 중요한 전환점이 되었다.En: This trip became an important turning point in his life.Ko: 그렇게 제주도의 봄비 속에서, 세준은 진정한 자신을 찾는 여정을 시작했다.En: Thus, in the spring rain of Jeju Island, Sejun began his journey to find his true self. Vocabulary Words:spiritual: 영적retreat: 수련exhausted: 지쳐respective: 각자의overtime: 야근endless: 끝없는recommended: 추천했다mindfulness: 마음챙김practicing: 시작unpredictable: 변덕스러웠다initially: 처음에challenge: 도전resonated: 울려 퍼졌다cleared: 정화시켰다unexpected: 뜻밖의realization: 깨달음measured: 측정confessed: 고백했다vacation: 휴가responded: 응답했다bright: 환한first step: 첫걸음important: 중요한turning point: 전환점journey: 여정fields: 들cherry blossoms: 벚꽃fresh: 신선한meditation: 명상peace: 평화

진행자: 최정윤, Tannith KrielKoreans' meat-heavy diet carries bigger carbon cost than 10 return flights to Jeju기사 요약: 한국인 한 명이 1년 동안 먹는 육류에서 나오는 온실가스가 김포-제주 구간 편도 항공편을 약 21회 이용하는 것과 비슷한 수준이라는 분석 결과가 나왔다.[1] A South Korean's annual meat consumption produces greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to about 10 flights across the country and back, a report showed Wednesday, highlighting the heavy climate footprint of Korea's meat-heavy diet.equivalent to: ~와 같은, ~와 맞먹는 수준의footprint: 발자국, 흔적 [2] Meat consumed in South Korea generated an estimated 56.94 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions in 2024, according to Solution for Our Climate. The estimate was based on 3.08 million tons of beef, pork and chicken consumed in the country.generate: 배출하다, 발생시키다carbon dioxide: 이산화탄소[3] On a per capita basis, meat consumption generated 1,115 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions per year. That is roughly equal to 21 one-way flights, or 10.5 round-trip flights, between Seoul and Jeju Island.per capita: 1인당[4] Beef is by far the most emissions-intensive of the three major meats. The report said beef generates about four times more emissions than pork and more than 10 times more than chicken per kilogram, largely because cattle take longer to raise and produce methane during digestion.by far: 단연intensive: 집약적인methane: 메탄기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10729676

We're recapping our fully hosted Japanet cruise aboard a Viking ship — from Yokohama and Tokyo to unforgettable ports like Yakushima, Nagasaki, Amami Oshima, and Jeju, South Korea. In this episode, we talk about the fully guided travel style, the all-inclusive Viking experience, the cultural performances and excursions that made this trip unique, and who this type of cruise is really best for. If you've ever wanted to visit Japan but felt intimidated by planning it on your own, this episode is for you. Shop our favorite cruise essentials on Amazon

En este episodio, viajamos a Corea del Sur para hablar (muy brevemente) de BTS y profundizar en una de las tragedias más horribles y frustrantes de Asia: el hundimiento del ferry Sewol en 2014. Lo que se suponía que iba a ser un viaje de preparatoria inolvidable a la isla de Jeju para 325 estudiantes de la escuela Danwon, se convirtió en una trampa mortal de 6,825 toneladas. Prepárense para hacer corajes mientras desmenuzamos cómo un barco viejo, modificado ilegalmente y con el doble del peso permitido, fue operado por un capitán de repuesto que prefirió salvar su pellejo antes que el de sus pasajeros. Y una presidenta que estaba más preocupada por el salón de belleza que por rescatar a los tripulantes del Ferry.   También puedes escucharnos en Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music o tu app de podcasts favorita. Apóyanos en Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/leyendaspodcast Apóyanos en YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/leyendaslegendarias/join Visita nuestra página para ver contenido extra:https://www.leyendaslegendarias.com Síguenos:https://instagram.com/leyendaspodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@leyendaspodcasthttps://twitter.com/leyendaspodcasthttps://facebook.com/leyendaspodcast #Podcast #LeyendasLegendarias

En este episodio, viajamos a Corea del Sur para hablar (muy brevemente) de BTS y profundizar en una de las tragedias más horribles y frustrantes de Asia: el hundimiento del ferry Sewol en 2014. Lo que se suponía que iba a ser un viaje de preparatoria inolvidable a la isla de Jeju para 325 estudiantes de la escuela Danwon, se convirtió en una trampa mortal de 6,825 toneladas. Prepárense para hacer corajes mientras desmenuzamos cómo un barco viejo, modificado ilegalmente y con el doble del peso permitido, fue operado por un capitán de repuesto que prefirió salvar su pellejo antes que el de sus pasajeros. Y una presidenta que estaba más preocupada por el salón de belleza que por rescatar a los tripulantes del Ferry.   También puedes escucharnos en Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music o tu app de podcasts favorita. Apóyanos en Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/leyendaspodcast Apóyanos en YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/leyendaslegendarias/join Visita nuestra página para ver contenido extra:https://www.leyendaslegendarias.com Síguenos:https://instagram.com/leyendaspodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@leyendaspodcasthttps://twitter.com/leyendaspodcasthttps://facebook.com/leyendaspodcast #Podcast #LeyendasLegendarias

Matt, Paul & Alex sit down to share their commentary notes from the weekend of Round 10 action, including FC Seoul's win over Gangwon, Incheon's victory over Jeju, the back-and-forth battle between Jeonbuk and Pohang, along with Daejeon destroying Ulsan HD at the Munsu. Then, we celebrate Children's Day by turning our attention to the U22 players lighting up the league in 2026 and give our reasons on why they are the one's to watch out for.

Jennifer Hope Choi plans every trip the same way: open a Google doc, start with food, and build outward from there. As a former Bon Appétit editor, 13-year restaurant industry veteran, and author of a travel memoir, she has strong opinions about Michelin guides (skip ‘em), low-rated restaurants (sometimes worth it), and why you should always follow your optician's food recs. She also edited Afar's debut Travel to Eat series, which includes three stories: Jeju black pork and a life-changing soup, Sherpa cuisine in the Rockies, and why Portland, Maine, might be America's best bakery town. Meet today's guest Jennifer Hope Choi is a senior editor at Afar and the architect of its Travel to Eat series. A former Bon Appétit editor and 13-year restaurant industry veteran, she is also an award-winning writer and author of the travel memoir the Wanderer's Curse. Her work spans food and culture, and the messy, joyful overlap between the two. In this episode How Jen's latchkey childhood, early Food Network shows, and her Korean grandmother's pancakes shaped a lifelong obsession with eating Why the Google doc comes first: Jen's method for building food-forward itineraries from Reddit threads, local papers, and stranger recommendations The case against Michelin stars, lines around the block, and treating a trip like a personality — and what to do instead Inside the three stories of Afar's Travel to Eat series: a transcendent bowl of Jeju black pork soup, Sherpa cuisine taking root in the Colorado Rockies, and the baking scene quietly transforming Portland, Maine Jen's #1 travel food tip: ask the shop clerk, not the algorithm Links & resources Read the Travel to eat series: ⁠America's best bakery town⁠, a life-changing pork soup, and the rise of Sherpa cuisine in the Colorado Rockies Read Jen's memoir, The Wanderer's Curse Follow Jen on Instagram Read MFK Fisher's The Art of Eating, Jen's favorite food book Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:30 Growing Up Food-Obsessed 00:06:30 How to Eat Your Way Through a City 00:11:30 Lists, Stars, and Letting Go 00:21:30 The Travel to Eat Series 00:30:00 Tips for Eating Well on the Road Be sure to subscribe to the show and sign up for our podcast newsletter, ⁠Behind the Mic⁠, where we share upcoming news and behind-the-scenes details of each episode. And explore our second podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Travel Tales⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which celebrates first-person narratives about the way travel changes us, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠View From Afar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where we spotlight the people and ideas shaping the future of travel. Unpacked by Afar is part of ⁠Airwave Media⁠'s podcast network. Please contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.com Today, we'll be doing a single, special episode on Dynamite Kiss, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Ahn Eun-jin as Go Da-rim, Jang Ki-young as Gong Ji-hyeok, Kim Mu-jun as Kim Seon-u, Woo Da-vi as Yoo Ha-young, and a fantastic supporting cast. We discuss: The songs we featured during the recap: Don't Give It Up by BBGirls, Love Is by Sondia, and Face to Face by The Stray, plus a shoutout to the instrumental The Moment You Hold by Byung Dong Wook. Why this show felt like a “dessert” watch—light, bingeable, and fun after heavier dramas, yet still charming enough to deserve its own episode. How the story flips expectations by starting with a kiss early on and then developing the romance. The undeniable chemistry between the leads and how their longing, misunderstandings, and obstacles keep viewers hooked. Gong Ji-hyeok as a trsundere lead - he starts out cold and uncaring, but we know he's a softie on the inside, loves his moom deeply, and has deep love for Go Dar-rim. Go Da-rim's journey from self-doubt to confidence and success, making her the emotional center of the story. The dynamic (and sometimes frustrating) second leads, including an unconvincing romantic pairing that sparked debate. The idea of the “dynamite kiss” as a powerful emotional and possibly even physical connection that drives the entire story. Memorable early scenes like the Cinderella-style transformation, the blue dress, the fireworks, and the tangerine moment that reveals Da-rim's kindness. How the middle part of the series was muddled and middling. A deeper look at the villains and why their motivations and overlapping schemes felt weak and diluted the tension The heartfelt relationships between the mothers and how their kindness shapes the values and love story of the main couple The over-the-top but entertaining finale, complete with dramatic twists, memory loss, and a full-circle return to Jeju. The joyful, Bollywood-style ending dance sequence and what it reveals about the tone of the show and the cast's chemistry Final recommendations and what we're watching now, including new dramas and recent favorites References Dynamite Kiss OST on YouTube Music

Tous les dimanches à minuit, Daniel Riolo propose une heure de show en direct avec Moundir Zoughari pour les passionnés de poker. Conseils d'un joueur professionnel, actualité, tournois... Votre rendez-vous poker, sur RMC !

Tous les dimanches à minuit, Daniel Riolo propose une heure de show en direct avec Moundir Zoughari pour les passionnés de poker. Conseils d'un joueur professionnel, actualité, tournois... Votre rendez-vous poker, sur RMC !

Tous les dimanches à minuit, Daniel Riolo propose une heure de show en direct avec Moundir Zoughari pour les passionnés de poker. Conseils d'un joueur professionnel, actualité, tournois... Votre rendez-vous poker, sur RMC !

진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor'Woman as 1st customer is bad luck': Jeju restaurant sparks sexism complaints기사 요약: 제주도의 한 식당이 “첫 손님이 여성이면 재수 없다”는 이유로 여성 고객에게 차별적으로 응대했다는 주장이 제기돼 공분을 사고 있다.[1] A controversy has been brewing over an alleged sexual discrimination of a popular beef soup joint on Jeju Island, where the owner was accused of making disparaging comments about female customers.controversy: 논란brew: (차·맥주 등을) 끓이다, 우려내다. (논란 등이) 점점 커지다.discrimination: 차별disparage: 폄하하다, 깔보다, 헐뜯다[2] Those who visited the restaurant, which specializes in gomtang, a Korean-style soup made by boiling beef bones and intestines, said the elderly woman who owned the place discriminated against women. One person said she was forced to wait outside for an hour because the owner insisted it was bad luck for the first customer to be a woman.specialize in: (~을) 전공하다; 전문적으로 다루다elderly: 연세가 드신be forced to: ~를 하도록 강요받다.insist: 우기다; 주장하다[3] Another woman said the elderly owner scolded her for applying her makeup after the meal, while another person said the owner claimed they were out of ingredients, but served the male customers who arrived after her.scold: 야단치다; 꾸짖다meal: 식사; 한 끼claim: (~이 사실이라고) 주장하다ingredient: 재료; (~을 이루는 데 중요한) 구성 요소[4] The restaurant in question is currently being run by the owner's son and his wife, who are said to be kind to all consumers. Recent visitors of the joint said the owner, who occasionally makes an appearance, is kinder to women than in the past, but only asks men if they are enjoying their meal.in question: 문제의; 논의가 되고 있는consumer: 소비자occasionally: 가끔; 때때로make an appearance: 얼굴을 비추다기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10683774[코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독]아이튠즈(아이폰):https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2네이버 오디오 클립(아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638

On Episode 104 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess and guests Carol from the Kdrama Musings Podcast and Lola from Lola Pops Off About Kdramas Podcast unpack Netflix's generational tearjerker When Life Gives You Tangerines, starring IU, Park Bo-gum, Moon So-ri, and Park Hae-joon (and IU… again).Jess, Lola, and Carol talk through this sweeping 2025 Jeju-set family saga spanning decades about grief, resilience, and finding warmth and meaning inside hardship. The trio discuss deferred dreams, the motif of the changing seasons, the lacking cinematography and OST despite its massive production budget, and the intimate story that feels global.Highlights include: A village that ensures grieving children never go hungry. Parents who stitch their adult daughter back together after heartbreak. Fathers who are quiet safety nets. Daughters who carry guilt like inheritance.Bring tissues.And maybe call your parents after.GUEST: LolaInstagram: @lolapopsoffaboutkdramasTikTok: @lolapopsoffaboutkdramasWebsite: http://www.lolapopsoffaboutkdramas.comGUEST: CarolKdrama Musings Podcast: Available on Spotify, Google, AppleInstagram: @kdramasmusingsTikTok: @kdramamusingsIntro Music Credit: “Golden Coconut Club” by Tearliner, from the Cheese in the Trap OST. Used with permission from the artist.Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 8!