Origins of the Language
Do North Korea and South Korea speak the same language?
no
Who is the President of Korea?
Moon Jae-in
Why is education so important in Korea?
Education has been considered important because of the confucian tradition of respecting learning and the particular national desire for greater achievements.
What is the proper etiquette between the elderly and the young at meals?
Everyone at the table must wait until the eldest starts eating.
When did North Korea and South Korea split?
1945
Where do the verbs go in Korean sentences?
at the end
What type of governmental system does Korea use?
Democratic republic
What is the transportation system in Korea?
Transportation in South Korea is provided by extensive networks of railways, highways, bus routes, ferry services and air routes that criss-cross the country.
How do you speak to those older than you?
You must use the formal language of Korean called Jondaemal.
What are Korean fundamental beliefs on rules?
It’s part of the identity and the culture to not cause too much trouble or problems for others.
What is Hanja?
The Chinese alphabet and characters Koreans used before their alphabet was created
What dynasty was King Sejong apart of?
Joseon Dynasty of Korea
What is a rain gauge and who created it?
created by the "Edison of Korea" Jang Youngsil during the reign of King Sejong. It measures the amount of rain in a certain area.
How do you address older siblings?
If you are a male, you would call an older brother Hyeong and you would call an older sister Noona.
If you are female, you would call an older brother Oppa and an older sister Eonni.
What is the Korean relationship with food?
The unique Korean cuisine is a bit part of every Korean’s identity. Saying ‘how are you’ can largely be associated with ‘have you eaten’.
Who created the Korean alphabet?
King Sejong
What were some of King Sejong's fundamental beliefs?
Justice and righteousness should characterize the relations between sovereign and subject.
The basis of good government was a ruler with broad-ranging knowledge, virtue, and the ability to recognize and utilize men of talent for government service.
Samsung, made by Lee Byung-chull means what in Korean?
Samsung means “three stars.” The name was chosen by Samsung founder Lee Byung-chull whose vision was for his company to become powerful and everlasting like stars in the sky.
What do the elements on the Korean flag design mean?
The flag's field is white, a traditional color in Korean culture. The color represents peace and purity. The circle in the flag's center represents balance in the universe. The red half represents positive cosmic forces, and the blue half represents the opposing negative cosmic forces.
What is Haesindang Park?
Look it up...
When is it applicable to use the native Korean system and Hanja system?
Use the Korean system for
Use the Hanja system for formal situations.
How much money does South Korea pays the United States a year to help support the military based in its territory?
about $1 billion
what kind of boat did General Yi Sun-shin make?
a TURTLE BOAT
How is counting age different in Korea than US?
everyone is already one year old at birth.
What is the unlucky number in Korea?
4