Korean Quiz Bowl Practice Questions

The traditional Korean martial art known as Taekwondo was initially called Tae Soo Do. "Tae" means "to stomp" and "do" means "the way of", but what do "soo/su" and "kwon" mean?

What best describes the architecture and design of a traditional Korean garden?

"Shiri" or "Swiri", directed by Kang Je-gyu, is often said to be the film that sparked the modern Korean film industry in 1999? What kind of film is "Shiri?

Gong Ji-Young's 2009 novel "The Crucible" takes its name from the Arthur Miller play of the same name. However, instead of witchcraft, what is the novel about?

The Korean dance called the Nabichum is known by what name in English, because of the costumes worn during the performance?

What is the name of the alphabet that is used to speak and write the Korean language and who invented it?

Jokbal, a popular Korean dish of pig's feet braised in rice wine, is considered an "anju". An "anju" is a dish served alongside what?

The "Korean Wave" was a term coined in the 1990s that refers to what?

What is the name of a baby's first birthday in Korean?

South Korea has said it will send what to Pyongyang, North Korea for the first time in more than a decade?

What is the name of South Korea's longest river?

Which of the following was NOT one of Seoul's previous names?
a. Hanyang
b. Hangang
c. Hanseong

What is the name of the Chinese characters that were used to write Korean with (and is still partially used today)?

Name the four social classes of the Joseon period

Which South Korean city is the largest by area?

Who is the current Prime Minister of South Korea?

Who is the current president of South Korea?

Lee Jae-yong is South Korea's third richest person, spent about a year in jail under corruption charges, and is the heir of what major company?

What are Korean public baths/saunas called?

What business did Samsung initially do?

What is the leading religion in South Korea?