Korean History
Who was the leader of South Korea during the Korean War?
Syngman Rhee
What does 사랑해 mean?
I love you!
What is the Capital city of South Korea?
Seoul
What is located in Hallasan volcano's crater?
A crystal clear lake!
Who founded the Joseon Dynasty?
Yi- Seong-gye
Who is credited with creating Hangul, the Korean alphabet?
King Sejong
Which of the following is NOT a neighbouring country of South Korea?
Options: Philipines, Japan, North Korea, China
Philipines!
True or False: Korea used to be named Corea
True!
What was the Gyeongbokgung palace used for during the Joseon Dynasty?
It was used as a royal residence.
what does "나는 한국 문화를 좋아해요!" mean?
I love Korean culture!
What is the total population of South Korea?
51.7 million!
In which sport did south korea win the most gold medals in the olympics?
Archery!
How did the Korean War end?
It ended in a ceasefire, with no official peace treaty signed.
What was the main motivation behind the creation of Hangul?
To simplify the writing system and make it more accessible to the common people
What is the name of the longest river in SK and in which major cities does it flow through?
Nakdong- Daegu and Busan
What is the name of South Korea’s national flower? (400) What is the significance in South Korea? (+50)
Mugunghwa or The Rose of Sharon. Signifies Deep affection. Meaning “eternal blossom that never fades”.