Overcoming great odds to become second-ever blind judge in S. Korea Among South Korea's 155 newly appointed judges, one person in particular stands out: Kim Dong-hyun, the second-ever visually impaired man in the country to become a judge. or CLICK HERE to watch the video Vocabulary: 1. Impaired – having a disability of a specified kind 2. Burden – a load, typically a heavy one 3. Jeopardy – danger of loss, harm, or failure
Questions: 1. Who is Kim Dong-hyun? Recount how he lost his eyesight in 2012. 2. Discuss how his mother helped him achieve his dreams. 3. According to him, what makes daily life difficult for the visually impaired? 4. Tell us your thoughts on Kim Dong-hyun¡¯s life and struggles. 5. Do you think your country¡¯s government does enough to help disabled people? Support your answer.