A Day at Jongmyo: More Than Just Cherry Blossoms

Fluent Fiction - Korean: A Day at Jongmyo: More Than Just Cherry Blossoms Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-03-23-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 종묘의 봄날은 아름다웠습니다.En: The spring day at Jongmyo was beautiful.Ko: 벚꽃이 만발하고, 새들의 노래가 공기 속에 울려 퍼졌습니다.En: Cherry blossoms were in full bloom, and the songs of birds resonated through the air.Ko: 방문객들은 고요한 종묘를 둘러보며 역사를 느꼈습니다.En: Visitors toured the tranquil Jongmyo, feeling its history.Ko: 그중 한 사람, 지훈은 종묘에 깊이 빠져 있었습니다.En: Among them, a person named Jihun was deeply engrossed in the site.Ko: 그는 역사 연구 프로젝트를 진행 중이었고, 이곳의 고요함을 즐기며 메모를 하고 있었습니다.En: He was working on a historical research project, enjoying the serenity, and taking notes.Ko: 그의 옆에는 그의 친구 민서가 있었고, 그녀는 현명한 눈으로 주변을 살피고 있었습니다.En: Beside him was his friend, Minseo, who was observing the surroundings with a wise gaze.Ko: 그러던 중, 관광객 하진이 주변 벤치에 앉아 간식을 먹고 있었습니다.En: Meanwhile, a tourist, Hajin, was sitting on a nearby bench, eating a snack.Ko: 그는 조용히 넋을 잃고 있던 순간, 갑자기 뭔가 잘못되었음을 느꼈습니다.En: Just as he was momentarily lost in thought, he suddenly sensed something was wrong.Ko: 그는 급히 목을 잡고 힘겹게 숨을 쉬며 자리에서 일어났습니다.En: He urgently clutched his throat, struggling to breathe as he stood up.Ko: 민서는 즉시 상황을 파악했습니다.En: Minseo immediately sized up the situation.Ko: "지훈!En: "Jihun!Ko: 응급 상황이야.En: This is an emergency.Ko: 하진 씨가 알레르기 반응을 보이고 있어," 그녀는 긴급히 말했습니다.En: Hajin is having an allergic reaction," she said urgently.Ko: 지훈은 순간 머릿속이 하얘졌습니다.En: Jihun's mind went blank for a moment.Ko: 그는 연구에 몰두하는 동안 이런 일이 일어날 줄 몰랐고, 당황했습니다.En: He never expected this to happen while he was immersed in his research, and he was flustered.Ko: 그러나 민서의 단호한 목소리가 그를 깨웠습니다.En: But Minseo's firm voice roused him.Ko: "지훈, 빨리 구급차 불러!En: "Jihun, quickly call an ambulance!"Ko: "지훈은 부랴부랴 전화를 걸며 다급하게 구급차를 요청했습니다.En: Fumbling, Jihun made the call, hastily requesting an ambulance.Ko: 그의 손은 떨리고 있었지만, 그는 민서의 지시에 따라 차분히 말을 이어갔습니다.En: His hands were trembling, but he calmly continued speaking, following Minseo's instructions.Ko: 민서는 재빠르게 하진 곁으로 가서 그의 상태를 확인했습니다.En: Minseo swiftly went to Hajin and checked on his condition.Ko: "하진 씨, 조금만 더 버텨요.En: "Hajin, hold on a little longer.Ko: 곧 도움 올 거예요," 그녀는 안심시키려는 듯 부드럽게 말했습니다.En: Help is on the way," she said softly, trying to reassure him.Ko: 시간이 지날수록 하진의 호흡은 더 어려워졌습니다.En: As time passed, Hajin's breathing became more difficult.Ko: 지훈은 여전히 떨리는 손으로 민서의 말을 따르며 주변의 나뭇잎을 모았습니다.En: Jihun continued to follow Minseo's advice with trembling hands, gathering leaves from nearby.Ko: 민서는 나뭇잎으로 하진의 목 주위를 식히려 했고, 지훈은 그런 그녀를 도왔습니다.En: Minseo tried to cool Hajin's neck with the leaves, and Jihun assisted her.Ko: 마침내 응급 의료 팀이 도착했습니다.En: Finally, the emergency medical team arrived.Ko: 하진은 신속히 의료진에게 인계되었고, 그들의 전문적인 도움 덕분에 그는 안정을 되찾기 시작했습니다.En: Hajin was swiftly transferred to the medical staff, and thanks to their professional help, he began to stabilize.Ko: 지훈은 한숨을 내쉬며 안도했습니다.En: Jihun sighed with relief.Ko: 그에게는 여전히 연구가 중요했지만, 그날 그는 다른 것도 중요하다는 것을 깨달았습니다.En: His research was still important, but that day he realized something else mattered too.Ko: 사람을 돕는 순간, 그 자신을 초월해야 한다는 것을 말입니다.En: In moments of helping others, he understood the need to go beyond himself.Ko: 아직도 손은 떨리고 있었지만, 그는 미소 지었습니다.En: His...

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