This is the 2089th most frequent Korean word.
압박
Pressure or oppression.
Here, '압박' refers to the mental pressure or stress someone feels during a demanding situation.
그는 시험 준비를 하며 심리적인 압박을 많이 받았다.
He felt a lot of psychological pressure while preparing for the exams.
In this context, '압박' is used to describe the physical or strategic pressure exerted by an opponent in a competitive setting.
그 선수는 상대방의 압박을 이겨내고 골을 넣었다.
The player overcame the opponent's pressure and scored a goal.
Here, '압박' signifies a kind of economic or monetary pressure caused by external policies or conditions.