Korean Slang
What does “chimaek” mean?
Chicken + Beer
What is the English equivalent of the following proverb.
"호랑이도 제 말 하면 온다" Even a tiger appears when you mention him.
Speak of the Devil and He shall appear.
Which is not a culture that inspires Korean streetwear?
a) Punk/Alternative
b) New York Hip-pop
c) Japanese Street Fashion
d) Boho
d) Boho
In Korean drinking culture, who is expected to pour drinks for the table?
What is the emergency service number in Korea?
119
What does 인싸 mean?
What is the English equivalent of the following proverb.
"남의 떡이 더커 보인다" A person's rice cake looks bigger.
The grass looks greener on the other side of the fence.
What is the most attended K-Pop tour of all time?
Stray Kid's DominATE tour
Sorry for making you get on the floor :(
What is the name of South Korea’s executive office/residence?
Blue House
What is a 국룰?
An "unspoken rule" or "obvious choice" when it comes to touring Korea. An example would be eating ramen by the Han River.
What is the English equivalent of the following proverb.
"닞말은 새가 듣고 밤말은 쥐가 듣는다" Birds hear the words spoken the day and Mice hear the words spoken at night.
The walls have ears.
What was widely regarded as the best K-Drama of 2025?
When Life Gives You Tangerines
What is Korea's highspeed railway called?
KTX (Korean Train Express)
Which if these is NOT an old name of Seoul (서울)?
a) 개성 (Gaeseong)
b) 한양 (Hanyang)
c) 경성 (gyeongseong)
d) 한성 (Hanseong)
a) 개성 (Gaeseong)
What does ㄴㅇㅅ mean in Korean texting slang? Usually found in gaming lobbies.
나이스 or "Nice!"
What is the English equivalent of the following proverb.
"다된 밥에 재 뿌리지 마라" Do not spread ashes on cooked rice.
Don't rain on someone else's parade.
Which of these Korean personalities was not involved in a controversy in 2025?
A) Kim Soo Hyun
B) Moon Taeil
C) Min Yoongi
D) Matthew Kim
C) Min Yoongi
Taekwondo is a traditional Korean fighting style. Tae means "strike with your foot", Do means "the art/the way of". What does Kwon mean?
To strike with your fist
Which of the following is a Korean invention?
A) Self-Driving Cars
B) 5g Smartphones
C) Traffic Lights
D) Head-Set Microphones
B) 5g Smartphones
What does the internet slang "ㅇㅇ" mean?
An anonymous user.
What is the English equivalent of the following proverb.
"수박 걸 핥기" Licking the outside of watermelon.
Just skimming the surface.
Who was the latest big couple revealed by Dispatch
IU and Lee Jong Suk
The Korean traditional outfit hanbok is usually fastened with a ribbon called what?
고름 (Goreum)
How many categories of recycling are there in Korea?
6 (plastic, vinyl, paper, glass, metal, styrofoam)