Hangeul Day
Was Hangeul invented before Columbus went to the Americas?
Yes. 1443 vs 1492
What is the other Korean name for Chuseok and what does it mean?
Hangawi, meaning the great middle of autumn
Is it a national holiday in North Korea?
No.
Why is Hangeul Day celebrated on October 9?
That is when Hunminjeongeum was published.
Chuseok is always celebrated on the 15th day of what month according to the lunisolar calendar?
8th
In what year did it become a holiday in Korea?
1909
What is Hangeul called in North Korea?
Chosŏn'gŭl
Ssireum is a popular sport during Chuseok. During what dynasty did the sport begin?
Goguryeo dynasty
National Foundation Day celebrates the founding of the first Korean kingdom, Gojoseon, in what year?
2333 BC
Who named Hangeul?
Ju Si-gyeong
What old, traditional martial art of Korea, which was very popular during the Joseon period was practiced alongside Ssireum during festivities, including Chuseok.
Taekkyon
It is called National Foundation Day in English, but what does the original name of the holiday mean when translated literally?
the day on which Heaven opens
What sound does this no longer used symbol make: ㅿ?
Z
When is Chuseok next year?
24 Sept. to 27 Sept.
This year, National Foundation Day is a few days before Chuseok. But, usually, Chuseok is before National Foundation Day. In the past 20 years, how many times has Chuseok been on or after National Foundation Day happened?
2017 (Oct. 4)
2009 (Oct. 3)
2006 (Oct. 6)