Geography
This was where the most recent winter Olympics was held
What is Pyeongchang?
This is a day where single people eat black bean noodles to commiserate over their relationship status
What is Black Day?
This is the popular street snack that is made with spicy stir-fried rice cake
What is tteokbokki?
These were the original “Big 3” entertainment companies in South Korea
What are SM, YG, and JYP?
This is the name of the Korean writing system
What is Hangeul?
The demilitarized zone that divides North and South Korea is located along this parallel
What is the 38th parallel?
This holiday is held in celebration of a good harvest
What is Chuseok?
This dish is consumed on one’s birthday to celebrate their mother giving birth to them
What is seaweed soup/miyeok guk?
This director tackles a range of social issues through his films and has been known for works such as Mother (2009), Snowpiercer (2013), and Parasite (2019)
Who is Bong Joonho?
The Korean language was invented by this historical figure
Who is King Sejeong the Great?
This city in South Korea has the 6th largest port in the world
What is Busan?
This is the time of the year when Koreans turn older by one year
What is the beginning of the (lunar) year?
This food/ingredient was so valuable during the Three Kingdoms period that they used it as a form of currency to pay taxes
What is rice?
Former CEO of YG Ent., Yang Hyunsuk, used to be a member of this idol group
Who are Seo Taiji and the Boys?
This is the number system used when talking about one’s age
What is the Native Korean number system?
Hallasan, the tallest mountain in South Korea, is located in this province
What is Jeju?
This is the tradition where young people bow to their elders on the New Year
What is sebae/jeol?
These are the three traditional colors of songpyeon
What are the colors pink, green, and white?
Korean professional gamer Faker is currently playing for this eSports team
What is T1?
This form of speech is used to speak to one’s elders
What is 존댓말/jondaemal?
In 2030, the government of South Korea plans to move the capital to this city
What is Sejong?
This event marks the eve of the lunar new year where people would prepare food and drive away evil spirits to get a fresh start to a new year
What is Seotdal Geumeum?
This is the food that one would eat as a symbol of purification when they get released from prison
What is tofu?
This is the location where the famous scene in the Korean drama “Winter Sonata” was filmed
What is Nami Island?
The tribe that adopted the Korean writing system to preserve their oral history is located in this country
What is Indonesia?