Places
This is the biggest palace in South Korea.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
in Gwanghwamun
This rice rolled up in dried seaweed is a popular picnic food.
Kimbap!
The most beloved king in Korean history is credited with creating 한글, the written Korean language.
King Sejong 세종 대왕
This word means 'It's delicious' in Korean.
맛있어요^^
How do you say "Happy Birthday" in Korean?
생일 축하합니다
This is the second largest city in South Korea.
Busan
This soup is commonly served on someone's birthday.
미역국 seaweed soup
This navy admiral is famous for inventing the 'turtle ship' which helped Korea defeat the Japanese at sea.
Admiral Yi Sun Shin 이순신
How can you translate '하지마'?
'Don't do that'
새해 복 많이 받으세요!
This place is sometimes called the "Hawaii of Korea" with its dormant volcanoes, waterfalls, and views of the sea.
Jeju Island
This soup is traditionally served at the New Year.
떡국 rice cake soup
During which years was the Korean War fought?
1950-1953
How can you say 'chopstick' in Korean?
젓가락
Koreans usually say this before eating a meal in order to appreciate the food.
잘 먹겠습니다
This area lies between North and South Korea.
The DMZ (the demilitarized zone)
This city is famous for its 비빔밥 bibimbap...
Jeonju
In 1896 Korea made this flower a national symbol.
무궁화 the Rose of Sharon
This word means 'receipt' in Korean.
영수증
How can you say "goodnight" in Korean before going to sleep?
잘 자요
This is where the 2018 Winter Olympics were held.
PyeongChang in Gangwondo
This shaved ice dessert is popular in summer...
빙수 Bingsu
This young girl became a martyr in 1920 after standing up for Korea's independence against the Japanese. She was imprisoned in Seodaemun.
유관순 Yu Gwan-sun
Cherry Blossom
This is the Korean way of saying "Don't catch a cold."
감기 조심하세요