Politics/Economy
(정치/경제)
(정치/경제)
Korea's unit of currency is called ___. $1 = _?
won; 1454.62 won
What Korean dish is traditionally eaten on birthdays?
미역국 (seaweed soup)
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.)
Guess the K-Pop song & artist: https://youtu.be/aPNhLwCsUtc?si=KxDU_dFe-jBONGIZ&t=5
Antifragile - Le Sserafim
A 속담 is a short, traditional saying that teaches a lesson or truth. This one is used to describe something that is very easy. Fill in the blank: 누워서 _ 먹기.
밥, 떡, 빵, 면
떡
Name 3 famous Korean corporations (NOT brands) (+100 if you can describe)
Samsung, Hyundai, Kia, LG, Naver, Kakao, etc.
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 Korean city hosted the 2018 Winter Olympics?
평창
Which Korean film won the Best Picture Oscar in 2020? (+100 if you can name the Korean title)
Parasite (기생충)
A 사자성어 is a four-character idiom that conveys a specific meaning. Which of the following Korean 사자성어 means "to kill two birds with one stone"?
유유상종 / 역지사지 / 일석이조 / 다다익선
일석이조
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
What large esports event is commonly held in Korea, watched by millions?
LCK finals (League of Legends)
What Korean song & artist became the first YouTube video to hit 1 billion views?
강남스타일 - 싸이
Korean is a language with well-developed onomatopoeic expressions, which describe sounds or shapes. When describing pouring rain, Koreans often say 비가 ____ 내린다.
주룩주룩 / 길쭉길쭉 / 바삭바삭 / 보슬보슬
주룩주룩
The official residence of the Korean president until 2022 was called the ____ 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
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)
Name the top 4 Korean entertainment companies & artist for each
JYP, YG, SM, HYBE
Match each Korean idiom with its correct meaning: 입이 싸다 / 손이 크다 / 귀가 얇다 / 눈이 높다
Easily influenced / Can’t keep a secret / Picky taste / Gives generously
입이 싸다 (Can’t keep a secret); 손이 크다 (Gives generously); 귀가 얇다 Easily influenced); 눈이 높다 (Picky taste)
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.
A 속담 is a short, traditional saying that teaches a lesson or truth. What do you think is the English equivalent of this Korean saying: 가는 말이 고와야 오는 말이 곱다
What goes around, comes around; Treat others as you want to be treated