Question

Park Geun-Hye’s presidency is particularly challenging because

of the sudden increase in tension with Israel.
recovery from war is a challenge and struggle.
her country faces struggling economic times and tension with North Korea.
her attempt at peace talks with North Korea is not being met with enthusiasm.

Answer 1

her country faces struggling economic times and tension with North Korea.

Park Geun‑Hye’s presidency was marked by economic difficulties (slowing growth, youth unemployment, structural issues) alongside rising tensions with North Korea (nuclear tests, missile launches and provocations), making leadership especially challenging.