Geography
South Korea is located in which continent?
Asia
The largest city and the home to Samsung is...
Seoul
South Korea is globally recognized for which type of music?
K-pop
What is the most famous food of South Korea that is made from fermented cabbage?
Kimchi
This martial art originated in South Korea
Taekwondo
The only land border of South Korea is with...
This is a coastal city in the south and the second largest city...
Busan
Many aspects of Korean culture, including respect for elders, family values, and social harmony, are rooted in...
Confucianism
A mixed rice dish with a variety of toppings
Bibimbap
This is a widespread custom in the United States, however, not customary in South Korea.
Tipping
South Korea is surrounded by which seas? (To the west and east)
Yellow Sea (to the west) and the Sea of Japan (to the east)
When was the the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul built? And during which dynasty was it built?
1395, Joseon Dynasty
What is the name of the Korean alphabet and who invented it?
Hangul/Hangeul, invented by King Sejong the Great
A Korean BBQ dish featuring thinly sliced beef marinated in a sweet and savory sauce made from soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and pepper is...
Bulgogi
Which number in South Korean culture is considered unlucky?
Which other country considers it unlucky?
4, Japan
This question has 2 parts.
What is the capital of South Korea?
What is the population of South Korea?
Seoul
52 Million
The N Seoul Tower is located in which city and mountain?
Located on Namsan Mountain in central Seoul
What is the name of the private academies students in South Korea attend after school for extra tutoring?
Hagwons
This city in South Korea is famous for fish cakes.
What is the city's name and what is the name for fish cakes in Korean?
Busan, Eomuk
This is one of the longest ruling dynasties in Korean history.
Joseon Dynasty
Fill in the blanks.
South Korea is located in ______ Asia, on the _________ half of the __________ Peninsula.
East, southern, Korean
Fill in the blank.
This village is known for the ___________ __________ village with traditional Korean houses called _______.
Bukchon, Hanok, hanok
Two questions.
What is the traditional clothing of South Koreans worn during festival?
What are the two major festivals celebrated by South Koreans? Hint: One of them is similar to our Thanksgiving.
Hanbok
Chuseok - similar to Thanksgiving
Seollal (Lunar New Year)
The Gangwon Province in the northeast is known for mountain foods like _____________ and ____________.
sanchae (wild greens), makguksu (cold buckwheat noodles)
The Korean Peninsula has a long history dating back thousands of years, with early kingdoms like _________, _________, and ______.
Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla