New South Korean President Takes Office, Faces Hard Issues

impeach - v. to charge (a public official) with a crime done while in office

inauguration – n. the ceremony starting the term of a president or other high official

domestic – adj. relating to one’s own country

facilities – n. structures such as buildings and heavy equipment

engagement – n. the process of being involved in something

cop – n. police officer

sanction – n. an action that is taken or an order that is given to force a country to obey international laws by limiting or stopping trade with that country, by not allowing economic aid for that country, etc.​

opportunity – n. a good chance for progress or forward movement

checks and balances – expression, a system of government that prevents any one branch of government from using too much power