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진행자: 임현수, Kevin Lee Selzer 1. Opposition lawmaker under fire for sexist remark 기사요약: 야당인 자유한국당 정갑윤 의원의 ‘본인의 출세도 좋지만 국가 발전에도 기여해주시기 바랍니다’ 라는 성차별적 발언은 거센 비판을 받았다. [1] An opposition lawmaker came under fire Tuesday after he asked an unmarried female Fair Trade Commission chair nominee to “contribute to the country’s development” by giving birth. *come under fire: 비판받다. [2] At a confirmation hearing for Fair Trade Commission chair nominee Cho Sung-wook, Rep. Jung Kap-yoon of the Liberty Korea Party said Cho would be a perfect candidate for the post if she were married and had a child. *Rep.: 의원 *post: 직책 [3] “What do you think is the biggest problem in Korean society?” the five-term lawmaker said at the parliamentary confirmation hearing Monday. “Currently, (the low) birth rate is ruining the country’s future. *the five-term: 5번 당선된 [4] “Your success is important, but I hope you can contribute to the country’s development, too,” he said. *contribute to: ~에 기여하다 [5] Jung later made an apology, saying he was speaking ad lib to address the issue of the low birth rate and did not mean to hurt the nominee. *ad lib: 애드립 2. Justice nominee apologizes, refuses to quit 기사요약: 조국 법무부 장관 후보자가 자녀 문제에 안이했다며 사과함과 동시에 국민들에게 기회를 줄 것을 요청했다는 기사입니다. [1] Justice Minister nominee Cho Kuk apologized for failing to properly oversee his daughter’s college applications and family’s investments. *oversee: 감독하다 *properly: 제대로 [2] “I apologize to the public. I have disappointed you despite the expectations placed on me, which were more than I deserved.” Cho said in a press conference Monday at the National Assembly. *place on: ~에 놓다. [3] Cho called an unprecedented press conference after the National Assembly’s Legislation and Judiciary Committee failed to agree on a confirmation hearing for Cho earlier in the day. *unprecedented: 선례가 없는 *agree on: ~에 동의하다 [4] A key criticism Cho faces is that his actions are inconsistent with his reputation and career as figure at the forefront of progressive policies and reform. *inconsistent with: ~와 일치하지 않는 [5] The alleged privileges his daughter received in the college admissions process and his decision to sign up to invest some 7.5 billion won ($6.2 million) in a private equity fund have come under attack. *come under attack: 공격을 받다.