진행: 박준희, Beth Eunhee Hong

1. [News Analysis] Lee's defeat opens uncertain future for liberal bloc

기사 요약: 이재명 당선 패배로 불확실해진 민주당의 미래는?

The Democratic Party of Korea faces a perilous path ahead after the defeat of its candidate Lee Jae-myung, as possible investigations and political actions could undermine its dominant position in South Korean politics.

* Perilous: 아주 위험한
* Undermine: (권위 등을) 약화시키다

Lee's defeat signifies that voters have eventually chosen to prioritize holding the current administration to account, underscored by Yoon Suk-yeol of the conservative People Power Party over Lee's assertions that he would be able to bring about a national recovery.

* Signify: 의미하다, 나타내다
* Hold something to account: 누군가에게 책임을 묻다
* Underscore: 강조하다 
* Assertion: 주장

Although Lee's supporters emphasized strong leadership and economic recovery to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic, a greater number of voters decided to back Yoon, lending their support once again for a candidate emphasizing justice and impartiality.

* Emphasize: 강조하다
* Overcome: 극복하다
* To back: 도와주다, 지지하다

Lee will have to brace for a tough few months, as the numerous allegations brought against him in the run up to the election see almost certain to be investigated.

* To brace for: ~에 대비하다
* Numerous: 많은
* Against: ~에 반대하여

기사 원문: http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20220310000577

2. ‘Squid Game’ makes history again with two Critics Choice Awards

기사 요약: "오징어 게임," 미국 크리틱스초이스 시상식에서 드라마 부문 남우주연상, 최우수 외국어 시리즈상 수상

Netflix’s global megahit drama “Squid Game” won two trophies at the 27th Critics Choice Awards held in Los Angeles on Monday.

** Megahit: 대히트

The show’s lead Lee Jung-jae won best actor in a drama series for his role as Gi-hun, a down-on-his-luck middle-aged man who takes part in the deadly “Squid Game.”

* Be down on one’s luck: 재수가 없다, 운이 나쁘다
* Middle-aged: 중년의
* Take part in: ~에 참여하다

Director Hwang Dong-hyuk’s nine-part series “Squid Game” depicts a story about Gi-hun and hundreds of other cash-strapped people who are invited to be part of a deadly children’s game in which the sole survivor gets 45.6 billion won.

* Depict: 그리다, 묘사하다
* Cash-strapped: 금전적으로 어려운

Following its release in September last year, it quickly reached the No. 1 spot on the streaming charts of 94 countries, and became the most-watched Netflix show of all time.

* Streaming: 재생
* Most-watched: 가장 많이 시청된

기사 전문: http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20220314000674