Mixed Korea Trivia

1. Jeju Island is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve site. Which lofty feature of the island is the main focus of the reserve?

From Quiz Jeju D'oh

Answer: Mount Halla

The Hallasan National Park, featuring Mount Halla (also known as Hallasan), at the center of the island is the focal point of the Biosphere Reserve along with two stream corridors, and three islets. Hallasan is the highest mountain in South Korea. Four major ecosystems encompass the island: alpine coniferous forest, temperate broadleaf forest, warm temperate evergreen lucidophyll forest, and temperate grassland. It became a Biosphere Reserve in 2002 because of the many endangered plants and animals found on the island. The island boasts 134 taxa of Korean endemic plants and 103 species of animals. Endangered species on the island include the green sea turtle, black-faced spoonbill, and Steller sea lion. According to the UNESCO website, as of 2022, Jeju Island was the only site where all four Internationally Designated Areas occur. These are Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes World Heritage Site, Jeju Island Biosphere Reserve, Jeju Island UNESCO Global Geopark and 2 RAMSAR wetland sites: 1100 Altitude Wetland and Muljangori-Oreaum Wetland. This question was given protected status and entered into the quiz by Phoenix Rising's resident conservation expert tazman6619.

From Quiz North Korea: The Undiscovered Country

Answer: Juche (one party state)

North Korea's political system is not exactly what we call a "communist society" but it is called "Juche", an ideology conceived by the former leaders Kim Yong-Ju and Kim Jong-Il, a system which combines Marxism and nationalism ruled by a single state party. Surprisingly, elections are held every five years but only with one candidate on the ballot...

From Quiz Korea Team Fighting!

Answer: Seoul

Seoul is one of the world's largest cities, and funnily enough, also one if it's safest!

From Quiz Korean Kulture

Answer: Annyeong haseyo

"Annyeong haseyo" is a greeting used any time of day and translates, "Are you at peace?"; 'Gomapseumnida' means 'thank-you'; 'Eodi' means 'where', and a 'bang' (rhymes with 'long') is a room. You can go to a 'DVD bang' to watch movies, a 'PC bang' to play video games, or a 'nori bang' to karaoke.

From Quiz Jeju D'oh

Answer: Lava tube formation

Most caves around the world are formed over thousands, if not millions, of years through water erosion of limestone but the caves on Jeju Island were formed by volcanic activity that led to lava tubes. Interestingly, these tubes then began to exhibit normal cave life with limestone structures being formed in them. This makes these caves unique from caves found anywhere else on earth. The Geomunoreum Lava Tube System is "regarded as the finest such cave system in the world", according to the UNESCO website. Numerous caves and tubes have been discovered so far with some being designated as natural monuments. Examples are the Bukoreumdonggul Lava Tube, Mangjanggul Lava Tube, and Dangcheomuldonggul Lava Tube. The Mangjanggul Lava Tube, The Hyeopjaegul Lava Tube, the Ssangyonggul Cave, the Seonheulli Bengdwigul Cave, and the Gimnyeongsagul Cave are all open to the public for tours. Visible in these caves are stalactites, stalagmites, and stone pillars. This question was rappelled into the quiz by Phoenix Rising's resident spelunking enthusiast tazman6619.

From Quiz North Korea: The Undiscovered Country

Answer: 106

The calendar of North Korea which was first implemented in 1997, and is measured in "Juche Years". The calendar begins with the birth year of Kim Il-sung (1912), the founder and former President of the country.

From Quiz Korea Team Fighting!

Answer: FIFA World Cup

2002 saw the first ever jointly-hosted World Cup tournament. Japan and Korea shared the hosting duties and put on one of the most memorable world cups ever. Korea even made it as far as the semifinals, making them the most successful Asian team in World Cup history.

From Quiz Jeju D'oh

Answer: Adult-themed park

The park's website describes itself as "a place where love-oriented art and eroticism meet" and, essentially, it is dedicated to sex. The park features over 140 statues of people in various sexual positions and showcases a series of sex education films. The impetus for the theme park arose when the island had earned a reputation, after World War II, as a centre for honeymooners. This was during an era where overseas visitors were restricted and a large number of the Korean couples were the result of arranged marriages. Legends abound that the starts to these honeymoons were awkward and that the staff at the main hotel were called upon to be "professional icebreakers". Read that as you may. In addition, erotic entertainment was also provided as a means to help the newlyweds to relax. This question was written by Phoenix Rising's pollucci19 who was too terrified to write jokes about this subject.

From Quiz Korea Team Fighting!

Answer: toilet

Most Koreans know enough English that you may never need to ask for the toilet in Korean, but then again, after a pile of kimchi and soju you may not have time to ask!

From Quiz Jeju D'oh

Answer: Sunrise Peak

This is one of the most scenic attractions on Jeju Island, boasting one of the most majestic views of the sunrise and sunset that you could see. To accommodate this the locals have built a series of stairs that will take you to the island's peak. The climb up and down is likely to take an hour of your time. The island is a tuff cone. Tuff cones are formed when the magma from a volcanic eruption makes contact with a water source; in Jeju's case, the sea. They are steep in nature with a wide crater at the top. The Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff Cone is about 600 feet in height and its crater is 1950 feet in diameter. Its flora is of great interest as it contains six very rare plants, in particular the Aeginetia indica (forest ghost flower), which is only found on this island. This question erupted from the not so tuff cone of Phoenix Rising's pollucci19.

From Quiz North Korea: The Undiscovered Country

Answer: It depends whether the ball touches the rim or the net only.

North Korea rewrites the basketball rules. Shooting past the arc can give you four points if your ball touches only the net but if it hits on the rim as well then you get only miserable three! Slum dunks worth three points instead of two, while missing free throws can deduct your score by one! (I am sure Shaq would disagree with that rule). You might think that you have lost the game in the last minute if you are behind 20 points, but that is not true because in North Korea field goals in the final three minutes of the game are worth eight points! Wow!

From Quiz Jeju D'oh

Answer: Jeju horses

The Jeju horses have an incredible pedigree, and it was in order to preserve this unique heritage and to stop them dying out that the breed was labelled Natural Monument No. 347. There were some 150 horses in total at that stage, of ten different coat types, each identified by its coat colour. It is estimated from the remains found on the island that horses have been on Jejudo since the Bronze age, and historical records indicate horses were bred for agricultural purposes and that horses bred on the land were presented as gifts to royalty. The original breeding stock was thought to have come from Mongolia. The breed is extremely hardy; the modern breed is used for horseracing and does not require horseshoes to be fitted. In addition, they have excellent tolerance for low temperatures and can be turned out to paddock without horse blankets. Since the horses have been the subject of preservation activities, a breeding program has been managed by a government-appointed body called the 'Jeju Stockbreeding Promotion Institute'. This body registers each foal born in the program, and the coat colour, and issues certificates of pedigree. Paternity tests are maintained by the International Society of Animal Genetics. This horse was ridden into the quiz by Phoenix Rising member VegemiteKid. Hi-yo, Silver!

From Quiz Korea Team Fighting!

Answer: Hines Ward

Hines Ward won the Super Bowl in 2006 with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Shortly afterwards he became a superstar in his mother's homeland! I was there to see him throw out the first pitch at a Doosan Bears baseball game in Seoul.

From Quiz Korean Kulture

Answer: Nothing

Young or old, the Koreans have no problems and actually seem to relish making the loud 'hhuucchhhkkk' noise and then spitting wherever they happen to be. (I am always looking where I step!) Also, 5,000 won is equal to about $5.00 U.S.

From Quiz Jeju D'oh

Answer: Diving

The Haenyeo of Jeju dive without breathing apparatus to harvest a variety of seafood including shellfish and seaweed. They can hold their breaths for more than two minutes at a time and dive as deep as 30 m (98 ft). In the olden days, the haenyeo wore cotton swimsuits that did not insulate the body so well. Therefore, they could only stay in the water for 1 - 3 hours, depending on the season. The introduction of wetsuits allowed them to remain in the water for up to six hours, even in winter. Diving in Jeju began in the 5th century and it was originally a male profession. However, women started entering the industry and by the 18th century there were more female divers than male divers. Multiple reasons have been offered to explain this shift. Among them are that many men died at sea leaving the women to support the family and that women are physiologically better able to withstand cold waters. Sadly, Haenyeo numbers have fallen with the onset of industrialisation. Girls today choose not to enter this backbreaking occupation in favour of education and better opportunities in other sectors. Phoenix Rising team member purelyqing harvested this question while diving ... with a copious supply of oxygen!

From Quiz Korea Team Fighting!

Answer: Apolo Anton Ohno

During the Salt Lake Winter Olympics, Koreans were outraged by an alleged trip by Ohno on the favourite from Korea during a men's short track skating event. It sparked a nationwide backlash against the Americans and even led to the creation of a famous Korean pop song in which the singer bashes Bush, Ohno and everyone in between!

From Quiz Korean Kulture

Answer: No religious affiliation

Christianity and Buddhism are prevalent in South Korea. Catholicism is also found in South Korea but the majority of South Koreans do not identify with any religion.

From Quiz Korea Team Fighting!

Answer: Old woman

Ajummas could well be the pushiest pedestrians in Seoul's crowded streets! In fact, their pushiness has led to the fact that of all the words in the Korean language, Ajumma is one of the best known in English teaching circles. Beware the giant sun visor!

From Quiz Korean Kulture

Answer: Nothing; open your mouth and just cough away

Someone may turn aside if they are facing you directly, but this is optional. If you are coughing or sneezing you may share with all of those around you. Some people will wear a mask if they are not feeling well, but I have seen them remove it to cough and sneeze!

From Quiz Jeju D'oh

Answer: Tangerine

Jeju produces the bulk of Korean tangerines. The tangerines of Jeju are noted for their sweetness. Historically, Jeju tangerines have been gifted to the royal family, used in ceremonial rites and consumed for medicinal purposes. In 2018, following a summit between the North Korean and South Korean leaders, North Korea sent two tonnes of their prized pine mushrooms to South Korea, while South Korea reciprocated the gesture by gifting 200 tonnes of Jeju tangerines to their northern neighbour. This question was freshly picked by Phoenix Rising team member purelyqing.

From Quiz North Korea: The Undiscovered Country

Answer: He wanted to visit Disneyland in Tokyo

Kim Jong-nam, who once was believed to be the designated heir of the regime, appeared to have fallen out of favor after being arrested in Tokyo in 2001 while travelling to Disneyland on a forged passport. Eventually two years later he was exiled from North Korea and in 2017, he was assassinated in Malaysia under unclear conditions.

From Quiz Korea Team Fighting!

Answer: hagwon

All of the other choices were monetary amounts. Cheon is 1,000, obaek is 500 and man is 10,000. Won is the Korean currency.

From Quiz Korean Kulture

Answer: Buddhist temple

It is a bit disquieting at first, but the swastika doesn't have the same connotation that it does in the West. In Korea, it is associated with the peace and harmony of Buddhism. You will always see it on temples or on stores that sell Buddhist goods. People will even display it on their houses for good luck! The symbols are not in fact identical, as the "arms" of the Buddhist symbol point in the opposite direction from the Nazi swastika. Regarding the WWII memorial answer: Korea was under Japanese rule during WWII. Starting in 1941, Japan started conscription of Koreans into the armed forces. All Korean males were drafted to either join the Imperial Japanese Army (April 1944), or work in the military industrial sector (September 1944). Korea was granted independence after Japan surrendered to the Allied forces (creating North and South Korea).

From Quiz Jeju D'oh

Answer: Squid Game

"Squid Game" is a 2021 South Korean television drama (commonly referred to as "K-Drama") that quickly shot to the top of the NETFLIX streaming service global rankings. The plot involves a high-stakes contest in which 456 down-on-their-luck players battle to the death for a massive purse by playing popular childhood games. Player 067 is a North Korean defector named Sae-byeok. When asked what she would do with the money should she win, Sae-byeok responds that she would rescue her mother from North Korea and buy a house for her and her brother. She also expresses a desire to visit Jeju Island, having seen it on television and noting that it looked "exotic and nothing like Korea". Indeed, the very real Jeju Island is renowned for its natural beauty and is often referred to as the "Hawaii of Korea". This question was inked by Phoenix Rising's JCSon.

From Quiz North Korea: The Undiscovered Country

Answer: Soviet Union

Since 1956, and during the Cold War, USSR (Soviet Union) began to provide technical support to North Korea assisting the country in nuclear programs. In 1959 both countries signed an agreement of a peaceful use of nuclear energy that included a provision for Soviet help to setup a nuclear research complex. In 1964 construction of the Soviet-supplied IRT nuclear research reactor begun under the supervision of the Soviet nuclear scientist Vladislav Kotlov. In 2006, North Korea claimed to have successfully tested its first nuclear weapon. It is worth mentionimg that in the 60s, China assisted North Korea in conducting a uranium mining survey of the entire country, revealing large deposits of uranium ore.

From Quiz Korea Team Fighting!

Answer: Red

Green buses operate within a "gu" or district, Blue buses go to various parts across the city, while Red buses are for travelling to Seoul's neighbouring cities.

From Quiz Jeju D'oh

Answer: Basalt rock

Jeju Island was formed some two million years ago as a result of volcanic activity and, as such, the island is primarily made up of basalt and lava. This provides it with some unique environments. The island's logo showcases its name in black script as a nod to this structure and uniqueness. It also indicates that its traditions should be preserved and built upon. Underneath the script are two lines of green and blue. The green symbolizes the natural environment around Hallasan, a volcano and the highest point in South Korea. The area is designated a national park. The blue represents the Jeju Sea. The logo is finished off with an orange tick above the second "j" in Jeju, which is meant to point to the island's hope for a bright future. This question was created by Phoenix Rising's pollucci19 who, generally, likes logos... except for the Nike one. For some reason it ticks him off.

From Quiz North Korea: The Undiscovered Country

Answer: A small minority has some basic knowledge about the outside world but most of the Koreans do not.

North Koreans are curious about the outside world. Awareness of the outside world is growing but still at a very slow rate. The upper class citizens (elite residents of the capital Pyongyang and who need special permission to stay there) have basic knowledge about history, arts, sports and other cultural habits of other countries and some of them even speak English however the average North Korean citizen is kept in the dark. After '00s North Koreans begun to smuggle foreign films and tv shows through the Chinese border and tune in to illegal radio broadcasts from the South but restrictions in telecommunications and limitations on the freedom of movement, prohibit the majority of North Koreans to have accurate and vast knowledge about the outside world.

From Quiz Korea Team Fighting!

Answer: Yeouido

Yeouido is a very interesting island. It is located right smack-bang in the middle of the city in the Han River, and features other interesting places like the National Assembly and television stations. In spring, it is home to a spectacular cherry blossom festival.

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