3/26 Talk about the sports rivalry between Korea and Japan

There has always been intense competition between Korea and Japan.

Sports is one of the best outlets for that competitive spirit.
* outlet: vent, 배출구
ex> Having a competitive spirit is good, but good sportsmanship is important too.

This all stems from Korea's deep roots with Japan.
* stem from: originated from

One of the most touchy subjects between the two countries revolves around WWII.
* touchy: sensitive, 민감한, 까다로운

Japan has yet to formally apologize for its atrocious war crimes.
* atrocious: extremely cruel, 잔인한
ex> I have yet to sign up at the gym because I've been so busy.

Some from the older generation in Korea still hold grudges against Japan.
* hold grudges against: ~에 대해 앙심을 품다.

Korea and Japan can't see eye to eye about the ownership of the Dokdo islets.
* see eye to eye about: ~에 대해 의견이 일치하다.

Every baseball or soccer match between the two nations becomes a matter of national pride.
ex> The Olympic Games become a matter of national pride for many countries.

One will fanatically root for Korea when the nation goes head-to-head with Japan.
* go head-to-head with: ~와 맞대결하다.
* fanatically: 광적으로
* root for: ~을 응원하다.
ex> Teenagers came to fanatically root for their favorite singers at the concert.
ex> The top players will go head-to-head with each other at the finals.

@ She's my partner in crime.  그녀는 공범이야. / 그 친구는 나랑 뭐든지 같이 해.