Korean Geography
What is the capital of North Korea?
Pyongyang
Who attacked first? North Korea or South Korea?
North Korea
Who was the founding leader of North Korea and served as its first President from 1948 until his death in 1994?
Kim Il Sung
What is the name of the traditional Korean side dish made from fermented vegetables, primarily cabbage, and seasoned with various spices, which is a staple in Korean cuisine?
Kimchi
What 3 countries does North Korea border?
China, Russia, and South Korea
Which country ruled all of Korea from 1910 until 1945?
Japan
Who became the first President of South Korea in 1948?
Syngman Rhee
What is the name of the currency in both North and South Korea?
Won
What body of water lies to the west of the Korean Peninsula, separating it from China?
Yellow Sea
What is the name of the war, occurring from 1904 to 1905, in which two of Korea's neighboring countries battled for control and influence of the region including Korea.
Russo-Japanese War
Who was the American general known for leading United Nations forces during the Korean War, overseeing the occupation of Japan following World War II, and the liberation of the Philippines from Japanese occupation during World War II?
Douglas MacArthur
What is the name of the Korean alphabet?
Hangul