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South Korea crisis - President lifts martial law in humiliating U-turn | BBC News
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VoiceTube posted on 2024/12/04Ever wondered what happens when a president makes a dramatic U-turn on martial law? This BBC News report dives into the political crisis in South Korea, giving you a front-row seat to the action and helping you pick up key vocabulary like 'martial law' and 'impeachment'. It's a fantastic way to boost your understanding of international affairs and expand your vocabulary!
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struggle
US /ˈstrʌɡəl/
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UK /'strʌɡl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try very hard to do something difficult
- To fight or struggle violently
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong efforts made to do something difficult
- A difficult or challenging situation or task
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US /ˈdɛspərɪt/
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UK /ˈdespərət/
- Adjective
- Being beyond hope; prepared to do anything
- State of urgently wanting to go to the toilet
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US /ˈkraɪsɪs/
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UK /'kraɪsɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- A turning point in a disease.
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More anxious
US /ˈæŋkʃəs/
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UK /ˈæŋkʃəs/
- Adjective
- Afraid of what may happen; worried and nervous
- Wanting something badly
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