Basics
What is the capital city of South Korea?
Seoul
How many years do students attend elementary school in South Korea?
6 years
The lower the bow...
the more respect
What is Bridget, Nora, and Lilliana's major?
Early and Primary Education
On which continent is South Korea located? Which part of that continent is it? (north, south, east, west)
East Asia
How many years is high school in South Korea?
3 years
What is “annyeonghaseyo”?
Korean greeting (like "hello")
What kind of cheezits go well with pb and j and chocolate milk?
Extra toasty
What is the currency used in South Korea?
The South Korean won
What are hagwons?
These South Korean after-school tutoring institutions supplement public education.
What is a Hanbok?
Traditional south korean clothing
Who's the oldest in our group?
Nora!! (her birthday is today)
What music genre is South Korea known for?
K-Pop
What is the CSAT, or Suneung?
This major college entrance exam can affect a student’s university admission in South Korea.
What is doljanchi?
This Korean celebration marks a baby’s first birthday and often includes choosing objects to predict the child’s future.
Name one extracurricular that Nora, Bridget, and Lilliana all did when they were younger.
Dance and softball
Approximate population?
51 Million
What is the Korean writing system called?
Hangul
How was K-Pop started?
South Korea transitioned to a democracy in 1987, which lifted strict government censorship on arts, media, and foreign music styles. In 1992, Seo Taiji and Boys created a song based on American music.
What are Nora, Lilliana, and Bridgets last names? How do you spell them?
Loftus, Mangano, Moran