Politics/Economy
(정치/경재)
(정치/경재)
Name 3 famous Korean corporations (NOT brands) (+100 if you can describe)
Samsung, Hyundai, Kakao, LG, etc.
What Korean dish is traditionally eaten on birthdays?
미역국 (seaweed soup)
Which Korean city hosted the 2018 Winter Olympics?
Guess the K-Pop song & artist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPNhLwCsUtc
Antifragile - Le Sserafim
135: You would go to ___ to watch movies and __ to watch musicals.
영화관; 극장
Korea's unit of currency is called ___. $1 = _?
won; 1454.62
What UNESCO World Heritage palace is located in Seoul? (+100 if you can name the dynasty it was the main royal palace of)
경복궁; 조선
Which sporting event did Korea and Japan co-host in 2002? (+100 if you can name 1 player)
FIFA World Cup; (ex. 박지성, 안정환, etc.)
Which Korean film won the Best Picture Oscar in 2020? (+100 if you can name the Korean title)
Parasite (기생충)
속담 is a short, traditional saying that teaches a lesson or truth. This one is used when saying something is too easy. Fill in the blank: 누워서 _ 먹기.
밥, 빵, 떡, 면
떡
What economic issue is causing young adults in Korea to delay marriage and children?
cost of living or housing crisis
What major environmental issue appears in Korean news every spring?
fine dust
Which sport is considered Korea’s strongest Olympic event, with multiple team and individual gold medals across decades? (+100 if you can say it in Korean)
Archery (양궁)
What Korean song & artist became the first YouTube video to hit 1 billion views?
강남스타일 - 싸이
In Korea, 사자성어 refers to a 4-character idiom with a meaning. Which of these is the Korean 사자성어 that means to kill two birds with one stone?
유유상종
역지사지
일석이조
다다익선
The president's official residence until 2022 was called ____ House because of its ____.
Blue; roof
High school seniors in Korea take the __ as the college entrance exam in the month of ________. (+100 if you can say the month in Korean!)
수능; November
What large esports event is commonly held in Korea, watched by millions?
LCK finals (League of Legends)
Name the top4 entertainment companies & artist for each
JYP, YG, SM, HYBE
Match each Korean idiom with the correct meaning:
입이 싸다, 손이 크다, 귀가 얇다, 눈이 높다;
Easily influenced, Can’t keep a secret, Picky taste, Gives generously
1/B; 2/D; 3/A; 4/C
Where do major political protests or rallies often happen in Seoul? (+100 if you can name 1 reason)
광화문; surrounded by major government offices
Koreans celebrate a baby’s first birthday with a big event called ___. What activity is used to predict the baby’s future career? (+100 if you can name the official activity)
돌잔치; 돌잡이
Name 3 South Korean athletes & their sports
ex. 김연아 (figure skating), 박태환 (swimming), 장미란 (weightlifting), 윤성빈 (skeleton), etc.
Name the drama based on the OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQznJ1Wmy-s&list=RDnQznJ1Wmy-s&start_radio=1
Sky Castle
속담 is a short, traditional saying that teaches a lesson or truth. What do you think this one means? 가는 말이 고와야 오는 말이 곱다
What goes around, comes around