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100

What traditional Korean clothing, often worn during holidays like Seollal and Chuseok, is known for its vibrant colors and simple lines?

What is Hanbok?

100

What is the staple fermented Korean side dish made most commonly from napa cabbage and Korean radishes?

What is Kimchi?

100

Which global K-pop boy group made history by becoming the first South Korean act to debut at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 with their smash hit "Dynamite"?

Who is BTS?

100

What polite Korean greeting translates literally to "have you lived in peace?" and is used as the standard hello?

What is Annyeonghaseyo (안녕하세요)?

100

What iconic convenience store chain serves as a cultural hub for late-night snacks, and instant ramyeon?

What is CU (or GS25, 7-Eleven)?

200

Which Korean national holiday commemorates the creation and proclamation of the Korean alphabet (Hangul) by King Sejong the Great?

What is Hangul Day (or Hangul Proclamation Day)?

200

What popular Korean street food consists of chewy rice cakes cooked in a sweet and spicy gochujang-based sauce, often served with fish cakes?

What is Tteokbokki?

200

Which gripping 2021 Netflix survival thriller series became a global phenomenon, featuring deadly children's games like "Red Light, Green Light"?

What is Squid Game?

200

What honorific suffix is added to the end of a person's name or title to show respect in Korean, roughly equivalent to "Mr." or "Ms."?

What is -ssi (씨)?

200

What is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea?

What is Seoul?

300

What is the traditional Korean martial art that focuses heavily on dynamic kicking techniques and became an official Olympic sport in 2000?

What is Taekwondo?

300

What traditional Korean dish features a sizzling hot stone bowl layered with rice, seasoned vegetables, meat, egg, and gochujang?

What is Dolsot Bibimbap?

300

Which legendary second-generation girl group released the iconic 2009 electropop anthem "Gee," which spent a record-breaking nine consecutive weeks at number one on KBS Music Bank?

Who is Girls' Generation (SNSD)?

300

What is the unique Korean term used to describe a person's social standing, reputation, honor, or "face," which plays a massive role in interpersonal etiquette and social interactions?

What is Chemyeon (체면)?

300

Which South Korean autonomous province, located on the southernmost tip of the peninsula, is famous for its volcanic landscape, Hallasan mountain, tangerines, and as a top honeymoon destination?

What is Jeju Island (Jeju-do)?

400

What is the national flower of South Korea?

What is Mugunghwa (무궁화 | mugunghwa)?

400

What is the name of the traditional Korean clear soup or broth made from ox bones that are simmered for hours until milky white, typically seasoned at the table with salt and green onions?

What is Seolleongtang?

400

Which critically acclaimed 2016 tvN fantasy romance drama starred Gong Yoo as an immortal goblin and Kim Go-eun as his bride?

What is Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (Goblin)?

400

What informal Korean term, literally meaning "older brother", is commonly used by females to address an older male friend or boyfriend?

What is Oppa?

400

What was the korean word of the day today?

What is 여유 (Yeo-yu)?

500

What’s the polite way to pour a drink for an elder in Korea?

What is using both hands?

500

What traditional Korean festive dish consists of marinated beef short ribs cut flanken-style across the bone, grilled to savory-sweet perfection?

What is LA Galbi (or Galbi)?

500

Before releasing their breakout global hits "DDU-DU DDU-DU" and "Kill This Love," which YG girl group debuted in 2016 with the digital double single album "Square One" featuring "Whistle" and "Boombayah"?

Who is BLACKPINK?

500

What is the standard, polite Korean phrase used to say "Thank you"?

What is Gamsahamnida?

500

Who is this man

Who is FAKER