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South Korean men have to do this for about 2 years — and no, it’s not “practice karaoke.”
What is military service?
He’s the global K-pop star who sang “Gangnam Style.”
Who is PSY?
This is the capital of South Korea… and no, it’s not pronounced “soul” because it’s cool, it’s just how you say it.
What is Seoul?
This spicy fermented side dish is a must-have in almost every Korean meal.
What is kimchi?
This South Korean car brand is everywhere in the U.S. — one of their models is literally called a “Soul.”
What is Kia?
About 80% of South Koreans live in cities. The other 20% live where? (Hint: not outer space.)
What is the countryside?
South Korea has one of the longest life expectancies in the world. On average, people live into their early ___s.
What are the 80s?
This river flows through Seoul, and no, you can’t take a bath in it.
What is the Han River?
This is the most popular alcohol from South Korea.
What is soju?
This war (1950–1953) divided Korea into North and South.
What is the Korean War?
The Seoul Olympics happened in this year — the same year mullets and neon were “cool.”
What is 1988?
In South Korea, the average man is about this tall — 5 foot what?
What is 5 foot 9 (175 cm)?
On the west of South Korea is this yellow-colored sea — though the water is not actually yellow.
What is the Yellow Sea?
This is the most exported food from South Korea.
What is ramyeon (instant noodles)?
South Korea transitioned to this type of government in the late 1980s.
What is a democracy?
South Korea’s population is about this many million people.
What is 50 million?
For a long time, Koreans counted age differently — babies were considered 1 year old at birth!
What is the Korean age system?
This “zone” separates North and South Korea. Sorry, not the Twilight Zone.
What is the DMZ?
This shaved ice dessert comes with sweet toppings like red bean or fruit.
What is bingsu?
South Korea is about the size of this U.S. state — hint: it’s known for peaches, not K-pop.
What is Georgia?
South Korea is the ___-th largest economy in the world (hint: top 15!).
What is 13th?
Name at least 3 korean bands
BTS, EXO S, BLACKPINK, Stray Kids, Seventeen, TWICE, BIGBANG, Girls' Generation, Red Velvet
South Korea’s capital, Seoul, is in the same time zone as Tokyo. That zone is called this.
What is Korean Standard Time (KST)?
Literally "mixed rice," this popular Korean dish is served in a bowl with warm rice, vegetables, gochujang, and often topped with an egg.
What is bibimbap?
This electronics giant from South Korea makes your phones, TVs, and maybe even your fridge.
What is Samsung?