History
What is the name of the Joseon dynasty's royal palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, located in Seoul?
Gyeongbokgung
What is the name of the largest island in South Korea, known for its volcanic landscape and UNESCO World Heritage status?
Jeju Island
What is the name of the traditional Korean clothing often worn during special occasions?
Hanbok
What is the name of the Korean martial art that emphasizes powerful kicks and jumping techniques, often called the "national martial art"?
Taekwondo
What is the name of the fortified border that separates North and South Korea?
DMZ = demilitarized zone
In what year did King Sejong die?
1450
What is the name of the sea to the west of Korea?
The concept of a "ghost month" where Koreans honor their ancestors is called what?
Baekjung (백중)
What is the name of the traditional Korean paper made from the inner bark of the mulberry tree, known for its durability and use in various crafts and arts?
Hanji
Cheong Wa Dae is also known as what?
The Blue House
During the Three Kingdoms Period conflict, what are the names of the 3 kingdoms?
Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla
Mount Baekdu, (2,744 meters)
What is the significance of the "Taegeuk" symbol in the Korean flag, and what is the broader meaning?
It represents the balance of yin and yang, embodying the Korean concept of harmony and the cyclical nature of existence
What group had international success with a song named Gee?
Girls Generation
What Korean president won the Nobel Prize? Bonus for knowing the correct year
Kim Dae Jung in 2000
During what years was the Korean War?
1950 to 1953
What is the name of the strait that separates Korea from Japan?
Korea Strait
In Joseon Dynasty painting, what does the term "SaeHwa" (세화) refer to, and what is its significance?
New Year's paintings meant to ward off evil spirits and bring good fortune
How many contestants were there in Squid Game?
456
Which brand is the number 1 sportswear brand in South Korea?
Fila
What is the name of the treaty that ended the Korean War, and is it a peace treaty?
(Answer: The Korean Armistice Agreement, not a peace treaty)
What is the name of the narrowest point of the Korean Peninsula, where the peninsula is only a few kilometers wide?
Kimpo Peninsula
A father who works in Korea while his wife and children live abroad for the sake of their education is called what?
gireogi appa (goose dad)
Who won the Nobel Prize for literature in 2024 for her book The Vegetarian?
Han Kang
Syngman Rhee was the president between _______ and _______ ?
1948 to 1960