141. South Korean Elections Explained (English Vocabulary Lesson)

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ On the one side there is a liberal politician with a history of defending working people, but also of using insults and showing anger. On the other side is a conservative former prosecutor who has been successfully anti-corruption throughout his career, but has also been accused of being a misogynist. Who will become the next President of South Korea? Let’s find out in today’s episode of Thinking in English!! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/03/09/south-korean-elections-explained/ You may also like... How to THINK CRITICALLY in ENGLISH!!! 140. Why Do We Still Have Nuclear Weapons? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 139. Why China Should Have Industrialised First!: The Song Dynasty and the Industrial Revolution  (English Vocabulary Lesson) 138. The Strange History of Pitcairn Island!: Where is the Most Isolated Place in the World?  (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List To transition (v) - to change from one form or situation to another Schools have begun to transition towards a new style of teaching Discontent (n) - a feeling of wanting better treatment or an improved situation There was widespread discontent of the plan Misogyny (n) - feeling of hating women, or the belief that men are much better than women The politician has been accused of being a misogynist Consolidated (adj) - made stronger and more certain He was re-elected and his power was consolidated Traitorous (adj) - not loyal to your own country, social group, beliefs, etc He was accused of traitorous actions against his country To abolish (v) - to end an activity officially I think bullfighting should be abolished To stagnate (v) - to stay the same and not grow or develop I hope my podcast never stagnates Misconduct (n) - unacceptable or bad behaviour by someone in a position of responsibility or authority The CEO was accused of professional misconduct --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices