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Learn over 50 facts about South Korea throughout this Quiz!
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1
The lower right corner of bars on the flag represent what?
The moon, sun, Earth, and Mars
The earth, summer, west, and justice
The Red Giant, white dwarf, brown dwarf, and red dwarf
Has no significance
2
What is South Korea's highest mountain (it's also an extinct volcano) being at 6,398 feet?
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Busan
Jeju-do
Halla-san
3
In a 2009 survey, how many Korean women have had plastic surgery?
1 out of 50
Everyone
1 out of 5
4
What is South Korea's capital
Incheon
Daegu
Seoul
Busan
5
The upper left corner of bars on the flag represent what?
It has no significance
Happiness, sadness, and anger
Heaven, spring, east, and gentility
Three bars look nice together
6
Who is a famous South Korean?
Yesung
Psy
Jun Ji-hyun
Park Shin-hye
7
What symbol is commonly seen in Buddhist temples and is not representing something offensive?
Heart
Swastika
Lotus
Cross
8
What is the stone statue of Jeju island called?
Hareubang
Dol
Jeju
Dol hareubang
9
What is the South Korean national anthem called?
Aegukga
South Korea
Korea Strait
Our Country tis' of Thee
10
The upper right corner of bars on the flag represent what?
Has no significance
The moon, winter, north, and wisdom
The stars Sirius, Canopus, Deneb, and Pollux
King Sejong, Jang Yeong-Shil, Heo Jun, and Yi Sun-Shin
11
When Koreans speak they usually are what?
Quiet
Too nice to say no
Completely honest no matter how rude
Loud
12
Grown up Korean children are expected to take care of their parents and once they die, what?
Prepare a proper funeral for them
Kill them through ritual
Leave their dead parents to anyone they can find
Nothing
13
In Korea a baby is how old when it's born?
Has no age
Zero year old
One year old
14
As of 2017, who is South Korea's prime minister?
Park Ji-min
Song Ji-hyo
Lee Nak-yeon
Kim Taehyung
15
In 1443, King Sejong the Great of the Joseon Dynasty tried to make a 24 letter alphabet called?
Latin
Korean
Chinese
Hangul
16
Friends, often of both sexes, will walk how?
Far away from each other
Arm in arm
Holding hands
17
43% of South Koreans belong to what religion?
Roman Catholic
Protestant
Islamic
Buddhist
18
Ssireum is a traditional Korean sport doing what?
Wrestling
Tackling
Gymnastics
Sumo
19
What does the blue and red circle in the middle of the Korean flag represent?
The red portion represents Yang, the blue represents Yin.
The red represents the sun, blue the moon
It had no significance
The red represents death, the blue life
20
South Korea is typically very good at what?
Business
Blind dates
Insurance
Starcraft
21
In the Korean War (1950–1953) how many people died, including 36,000 American soldiers?
The entire population living in Korea
Over 56 trillion
Over 3 million
36,000
22
Who traditionally takes the first bite at the dinner table?
The eldest
The youngest
Anyone who didn't prepare the meal
Whoever prepared the meal
23
Are arranged marriages common?
No
Yes
24
When someone give you a/an _______, you must take care of it
Business card
Nothing
Open container of liquid
Won
25
It is rude to do what while eating?
Smile
Talk
Leave food on the plate
Point with your chopsticks
26
South Koreans are stereotyped by their what?
Shoes
Blood type
Socks
Age
27
60% of Koreans consider themselves to be...?
Lower Class
Middle Class
Upper class
28
What season is typically the longest in South Korea?
Spring
Summer
Fall/Autumn
Winter
29
As of 2017, who is the president of South Korea?
Xiumin
Lee Jong-suk
Jungkook
Moon Jae-in
30
What number is considered unlucky?
4
8
13
2
31
What should you never do?
Nothing
Chew gum
Put your feet on furniture
Wear shorts
32
43% of exports are what?
Boats
Electronic
Clothes
Cars
33
What are some famous Kpop or Korean Pop bands?
Duran Duran
Van Halen
BTS
Blondie
34
When is South Korea's independence day?
August 15
June 3
December 25
September 2
35
What gesture is equivalent to a handshake in Korean culture?
Bowing
Kiss on both cheeks
High fives
A simple greeting
36
Kim Hong-do and Sin Yun-bok are both great what?
Potters
Sumos
Artists
Dancers
37
In addition to Korean and sometimes English, what other language is commonly taught?
Japanese
Chinese
Spanish
French
38
What traditional Korean music is typically enjoyed by the royalty and aristocracy of Joseon?
Jeogak
Buk
Danso
Jeongga
39
What is one of the rare meat dishes (almost always grilled beef) called?
Bulgogi
Bibimbap
Tteok
Juk
40
What color of ink symbolizes death and is rude to write in?
Red
Green
Purple
Blue
41
The lower left corner of bars on the flag represent what?
The sun, autumn, south, and courtesy
It has no significance
Death, war, pestilence, and famine
Just four bars that look nice
42
82.4% live in Urban areas while 17.6% live in what areas?
Rural
In the ocean
Underground
Urban also
43
What item of clothing do you have to take off before entering someone's house?
Hat
Headphones of any sort
Shoes
Jacket
44
Over 25% of Korean's population is how old?
30-44
15-29
45-59
Under 15
45
Does South Korea support religious freedom?
Only in special circumstances
Yes
No
46
What is South Korea's official name?
South Korea
Korea
The Lower Korea
Republic of Korea
47
If you are invited over for a meal, always bring what?
A jacket
Dessert
A gift
Nothing
48
Kibun
has no literal English translation but what are the closest terms?
Pride, face, mood, feelings, or state of mind
Bliss, delight, elations, euphoria, cheeriness, or content
Downfall, dying, end, or ending
Loathing, pain, venom, or revenge
49
What is the traditional housing called?
Hanok
“warm stonesâ€
House
Seochon
50
What is South Korea's internet penetration? (2016)
11%
69.4%
92.1%
20.5%
51
How do most Koreans tip?
Tipping isn't usual
Throws money at them
Somewhat discreetly
52
What is the current population as of 2016?
51.25 million
32.56 million
87.5 million
53
What are traditional Korean clothes called?
Seol
Ondol
Maru
Hanbok
54
Daeboreum
(Greater Full Moon) holiday celebrates what?
It doesn't celebrate anything
15th day of the first month each year by the lunar calendar
The beginning of a new year according to the lunar calendar
1st day of the third month each year by the lunar calendar
55
When a Korean gives you a gift, you must open it when?
While the giver is present
When the giver has left the room
Never
Three days later
56
What currency does South Korea use?
Pound
Won
Yen
Euro
57
Which of the following is a classic Korean dish?
Bibimbap
Hoeddeok
Japchae
Ddukbokkie
58
February 16 is what holiday?
Memorial day
National Foundation day
Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day)
Children's day
59
What are the statues that stand as protectors over the Korean people called?
Dangsan
Buan
Bulhoesa
Jangseung
60
May 5th is what holiday?
White Day
Children's day
Hangul Day
Black day