VOA慢速英语:韩国称朝鲜可能寻求会谈

prediction –n. an idea of what might happen in the future

pursue –v. to seek, to continue an effort

sanctions –n. measures against a country meant to cause it to obey international law usually by limiting trade

de facto –expression (foreign) something that exists but is not officially recognized

forecast –n. a report on what someone thinks will happen in the future

sovereign –adj. having the right and power to govern itself