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This Korean martial art is practiced around the world and has been an Olympic sport since 2000.
What is Taekwondo?
Often made from fermented napa cabbage, this side dish appears at nearly every Korean meal.
What is kimchi?
This city is the capital and largest metropolitan center of South Korea.
What is Seoul?
This popular Korean alcoholic drink is often served with Korean BBQ.
What is soju?
This seven-member K-pop group released global hits including “Dynamite” and “Butter.”
Who are BTS?
This South Korean soccer star was the captain of Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League and is currently playing in the MLS for LAFC.
Who is Son Heung-min?
The name of this colorful rice dish literally means “mixed rice.”
What is bibimbap?
Also called the Hangang, this major river flows through the center of Seoul.
What is the Han River?
This is how you say "hello" in Korean.
What is "Annyeonghaseyo"?
Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa are members of this K-pop girl group.
Who are BLACKPINK?
This global sporting event was held in Seoul in 1988.
What are the Summer Olympics?
Meaning “fire meat,” this Korean barbecue dish usually consists of thinly sliced, marinated beef.
What is bulgogi?
South Korea’s second-largest city is this coastal destination known for beaches and an international film festival.
What is Busan?
This famous library in Seoul's COEX Mall is known for its giant bookshelves and is a popular photo spot.
What is Starfield Library?
Contestants in green tracksuits compete in deadly versions of children’s games in this Netflix series.
What is Squid Game?
This international event was co-hosted by South Korea and Japan in 2002.
What is the FIFA World Cup?
These chewy rice cakes are commonly served in a sweet and spicy red sauce as a popular street food.
What is tteokbokki?
Located southwest of the Korean Peninsula, this volcanic island is one of Korea’s most popular vacation destinations.
What is Jeju Island?
This traditional Korean outfit, often worn during holidays, weddings, and special celebrations, is known for its vibrant colors and elegant design.
What is Hanbok?
This artist introduced millions of people to K-pop with the 2012 hit “Gangnam Style.”
Who is PSY?
This Korean American snowboarder made history at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang by becoming the youngest woman to win an Olympic gold medal in snowboarding at just 17 years old.
Who is Chloe Kim?
This collective term refers to the small side dishes served with a Korean meal.
What is banchan?
Built in 1395, this Seoul landmark served as the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty.
What is Gyeongbokgung Palace?
This Korean holiday celebrates the autumn harvest and is often compared to American Thanksgiving.
What is Chuseok?
This Bong Joon Ho film became the first non-English-language movie to win the Academy Award for Best Picture.
What is Parasite?