Korean Economy
The Korean currency is called this.
What is the won (원)?
Korea’s famous fermented cabbage dish.
What is kimchi (김치)?
This Korean phrase, often taught as the first greeting, means “Hello.”
What is 안녕/안녕하세요 (annyeonghaseyo)?
Fans of K-pop groups often have official fandom names. BTS fans are called this.
What is ARMY?
This is one of the biggest holidays celebrated in Korea, often compared to Thanksgiving, and it’s the reason families gather to share food and give thanks.
What is Chuseok (추석)?
This Korean messaging app, symbolized by a yellow speech bubble, is the most popular way people in Korea chat with friends.
What is KakaoTalk?
This Korean island, sometimes called the “Hawaii of Korea,” is a major tourist destination and economic hub for domestic travel.
What is Jeju Island?
Spicy stir-fried rice cakes are known as this.
What are tteokbokki (떡볶이)?
The Korean alphabet is called this.
What is Hangul?
This K-pop group, formed through a survival show and including members like Jungwon and Sunghoon, debuted in 2020 under HYBE’s subsidiary BELIFT LAB.
Who are ENHYPEN?
The name “Chuseok” literally means “Autumn Eve,” reflecting its celebration of the ________.
What is fall harvest?
In Korea, this four-letter personality test has become more popular than the old tradition of using blood type to describe personalities.
What is MBTI?
Beyond electronics, South Korea is a global powerhouse in producing these two large-scale industrial products, with companies like Hyundai and Kia dominating one and shipbuilding ruling the other.
What are automobiles and ships?
This online trend, which started in South Korea, features hosts eating large amounts of food while interacting with viewers.
What is mukbang (먹방)?
This word, meaning “older brother,” is often used by female K-pop fans to refer to their favorite male idol.
What is 오빠 (oppa)?
This rival demon-boy band in K-Pop Demon Hunters, made up of five members including Jinu and Abby, disguises themselves as idols to steal Huntr/x’s fans.
Who are the Saja Boys?
During Chuseok, many people wear this traditional Korean clothing, known for its vibrant colors and flowing lines.
What is hanbok (한복)?
This popular Korean health and beauty store chain is a go-to spot for cosmetics, skincare, and snacks.
What is Olive Young?
This city is Korea’s largest port and second-largest city.
What is Busan (부산)?
This dish is traditionally consumed on birthdays in Korea, symbolizing health and gratitude to mothers.
What is miyeokguk (미역국)?
This Korean title, often added after a professor/teacher’s name.
What is 선생님 (seonsaengnim)?
This girl group, formed by former GFRIEND members Eunha, SinB, and Umji, released the 2023 single MANIAC.
Who is VIVIZ?
This traditional board game, often played during holidays like Chuseok, uses four wooden sticks instead of dice.
What is yutnori (윷놀이)?
Professor Dot-Eum Kim’s favorite actor, known for Goblin and Train to Busan, is this Korean star.
Who is Gong Yoo?
Korea’s rapid growth after the Korean War is called the Miracle on the ___ River.
What is the Han River?
This popular street snack is a sweet pancake filled with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts, sold hot from food stalls.
What is hotteok (호떡)?
This phrase, often shouted by idols and drama characters, is the Korean way of saying “You can do it!” or “Let’s go!”
What is 화이팅 (hwaiting/fighting)?
This entertainment company, home to EXO, Red Velvet, and aespa, is one of Korea’s “Big 3” agencies.
What is SM Entertainment?
The crescent-shaped rice cake, filled with sweet or nutty fillings, is eaten during Chuseok.
What is songpyeon (송편)?
Inspired by the phrase “When life gives you lemons,” this Netflix K-drama set in Jeju takes its title from another fruit.
What is When the Life Gives You Tangerines?
This Korean food company made headlines in 2021 when it became the official jersey patch sponsor for the Los Angeles Lakers.
What is Bibigo (비비고)?
Sometimes called Korea’s unofficial national dish of modern times, this food is so popular that South Korea has more restaurants serving it per capita than anywhere else in the world.
What is fried chicken?
This Korean phrase, meaning “It’s okay,” went viral on TikTok with a playful meme song and dance. To get full points, the player must also dance while answering.
What is 괜찮아 (gwaenchanha)?
One of the songs from KPop Demon Hunters, this track by Huntr/x shares its name with a precious metal and hit No. 1 on streaming charts.
What is “Golden”?
Chuseok falls on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, which corresponds to this phase of the moon.
What is the full moon?
No matter the season, Professor Dot-Eum Kim’s go-to drink is this latte.
What is matcha latte?
The Korean term for family-run conglomerates like Samsung and Hyundai.
What are chaebols (재벌)?
Some Koreans say you should eat this grilled pork belly dish on days with heavy fine dust in the air, believing it helps “clean the lungs.”
What is samgyeopsal (삼겹살)?
This Korean phrase, often paired with the iconic “finger heart” gesture, means “I love you.” To get full points, the entire team must also do the gesture when answering.
What is 사랑해 (saranghae)?
This song by PSY became the first YouTube video to surpass 1 billion views, marking a breakthrough for K-pop worldwide.
What is Gangnam Style?
Chuseok is one of the busiest travel times of the year in Korea, as people do this to reunite with family.
What is returning to their hometowns (귀성/gwiseong)?
Professor Dot-Eum Kim was recently so into this food-themed historical K-drama that she finished it: ____.
What is Bon Appétit, Your Highness?
Known as the “Silicon Valley of Korea,” this city is home to many tech startups and R&D centers.
What is Pangyo (판교)?
This Korean instant noodle company became internationally famous after its “fire noodles” sparked a viral social media challenge.
What is Samyang?
This cute speaking style, often used by idols and in K-dramas, is called this Korean term that literally means “to act cute.”
What is 애교 (aegyo)?
Known as the “Golden Maknae” of BTS, this idol was born on September 1, a date celebrated worldwide each year with fan projects.
Who is Jungkook?
The ritual offering of food and drink to honor ancestors during Chuseok is called this.
What is charye (차례)?
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What is Instagram: @ubkoreanprogram?