Korean Holidays
What is Korean New Year called?
Seollal
What do Koreans say instead of "cheese" when they take pictures?
Kimchi!
What did Mira wear to the Met Gala?
A sleeping bag
What is the capital of South Korea?
*with correct spelling
Seoul
What is the official name of the country South Korea?
the Republic of Korea
What are the half-moon shaped traditional Korean rice cakes called?
a. tteok
b. songpyeon
c. yakgwa
d. hangwa
b. songpyeon
What do Koreans give as housewarming gifts?
Gwi-Ma
What is the Korean writing system called?
Hangul
Writing someone's name in this color symbolizes death.
Red
What is Chuseok compared to?
American Thanksgiving
What is the largest company in South Korea?
Samsung
What was on Rumi's pajama pants?
Teddy bears and trains
What is Korea's largest island called?
Jeju/Jeju-do
What is Korean traditional dress called?
Hanbok
When is pepero day?
November 11th
What popular K-pop song is based on an actual Korean district in Seoul?
Gangnam Style by Psy
Which Saja Boys member wins the Spicy Challenge?
Baby
How many islands does Korea have?
a. 1000-2000
b. about 100
c. more than 3000
d. 5
c. more than 3000
Which Korean city hosted the Asian Games in 2002?
Busan
What calendar is Chuseok based on?
The lunisolar calendar
What number is avoided in Korean culture?
4, because it sounds similar to the Korean word for "death"
Sunlight Sisters
What is the national flower of South Korea?
hint: song in squid game mentions this
Mugunghwa
Who invented the Korean writing system?
King Sejong the Great