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Tales of Adm. Yi Sun-shin
Test your knowledge of Korea with our weekly quiz on the language, culture, history or anything K-related. -- Ed. Answer: (b) Throughout its 5,000-year history, S. Korea has had no shortage of heroes. But only one claims the title of “Seong-woong,” roughly translated as “a sacred hero.” Adm. Yi Sun-
Aug. 10, 2022 - 14:38:00
Not all “개” can bark
Answer: (a) “개 (gae)” might be one of the most versatile words in the Korean language. The most common meaning of the word is a dog, but it can also be used to mean all the other options listed above. In recent years, however, teenagers have used the word more often and in a far broader context as a
July 27, 2022 - 13:05:03
‘Insider’ gets a new meaning in Korea
Answer: (a) “Inssa” refers to those who are very social and active throughout all manners of social activities, whether it be making friends or taking initiatives at work, school or in whatever group they may be part of. It is derived from the English word insider. Its antonym is “assa,” from outsid
July 20, 2022 - 13:54:39
Queens in Korea?
Test your knowledge of Korea with our weekly quiz on the language, culture, history or anything K-related. Q: How many queens have ruled Korea? (a) None (b) 1 (c) 3 (d) 8 Answer: (c) Historical records show that there were at least three reigning queens in the Korean Peninsula, all during the
July 13, 2022 - 10:18:29
Food and celebrations
Test your knowledge of Korea with our weekly quiz on the language, culture, history or anything K-related. Answer: (a) Koreans usually eat a bowl of miyeokguk (seaweed soup), typically for breakfast, on their birthday. ------------------- Like in many cultures, Koreans mark special occasions and ev
July 6, 2022 - 10:21:18
Who can carry a gun in Korea?
Test your knowledge of Korea with our weekly quiz on the language, culture, history or anything K-related. Answer: ⓓ South Korea is technically still at war with North Korea and most men here are trained shooters, stemming from their experience as active-duty conscripts. But not even the presiden
June 29, 2022 - 10:16:23
How long does a typical Korean summer vacation last?
Test your knowledge of Korea with our weekly quiz on the language, culture, history or anything K-related. Answer: ⓒ With summer just around the corner and the pandemic losing its grip, people are starting to make plans on where to go for their vacations and for how long. In 2021, Korean workers to
June 22, 2022 - 17:03:48
“Ani” doesn’t always mean no
Test your knowledge of Korea with our weekly quiz on the language, culture, history or anything K-related. Answer: 아니 아직 Ani, I have not. “Ani,” which usually means “no” in Korean, may be one of the most versatile expressions in the Korean language. The most common usage of “ani” is as an exclamatio
June 15, 2022 - 11:34:50
Noble bloodlines...of everyone, apparently
Test your knowledge of Korea with our weekly quiz on the language, culture, history or anything K-related. Answer: c Like in other countries, there are family names in Korea that can be traced back to royal lineages or aristocrats, known as “yangban,” during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). For examp
June 8, 2022 - 10:29:26
