Islands of South Korea Trivia Quiz

This quiz will cover some of the more prominent and less prominent islands of South Korea. Let's go island hopping.

A multiple-choice quiz by christopherm. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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christopherm

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4 mins

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334,126

Updated
Dec 03 21

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1. Many tourists flock to this beautiful island on the south coast of Korea every year. It is often called the "Hawaii of Korea." Its capital city is Jeju. Can you name this island? Hint

Juijitsu

Jejudo

Hokkaido

Kimchido

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2. One of the more prominent features of this island is called Hawk Rock. It is perhaps better known for the "Miracle of Moses" phenomenon. What is the name of this west coast island? Hint

Silmido

Modo

Jido

Jebudo

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3. This lonely pair of rocks located in the East Sea is controlled by South Korea, but the ownership is contested, albeit mildly, by Japan. The Japanese name of this place is "Takeshima." Hint

Manhattan

Gumido

Okinawa

Dokdo

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4. This island is an increasingly popular tourist destination. It is known as Dagelet Island to the original European cartographers. Hint

Ulleungdo

Fantasy Island

Zhokov Island

Island of Dr. Moreau

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5. You may have discovered by now that a certain suffix in Korean, means island. Which suffix is it? Hint

lim

chi

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6. In late November, 2010, this island was inexplicably shelled by North Korean forces, resulting in four South Korean casualties. What is the name of this island? Hint

Silmido

Yeonpyeongdo

Komodo

Devildo

7. No one lives on this island and it is relatively obscure. It may be recognizable, though since it happens to be the name of a very popular movie made in South Korea. What is the name of this island or film? Hint

Iwo Jima

Baeksando

Silmido

Coney Island

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8. There is a very famous dog associated with this island. You may be familiar with its name. It also happens to be the third largest island in South Korea. What is the name? Hint

Barkdo

Jindo

Wolfdo

Foxdo

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9. This island is described as "Seoul's Island of Parks." It also happens to be a significant banking district. Yo! What is the name of this island? Hint

Iduno

Kooldo

Manhattan

Yeoido

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10. How many islands would you imagine exist in Korea? The number may surprise you. Hint

less than 100 but more than 20

over 3,000

only one

there are no islands in Korea

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Many tourists flock to this beautiful island on the south coast of Korea every year. It is often called the "Hawaii of Korea." Its capital city is Jeju. Can you name this island?

Answer: Jejudo

This spectacular island which lies off the west coast of Korea is a delight. Many young couples make this a honeymoon destination. The scenery is magnificent and the waterfalls are breathtaking.

2. One of the more prominent features of this island is called Hawk Rock. It is perhaps better known for the "Miracle of Moses" phenomenon. What is the name of this west coast island?

Answer: Jebudo

Jebudo is a somewhat small island that sits west of Suweon and belongs to Hwaseong. One of the distinctive features of this island is that its connection to the mainland disappears with the high tide. As the tide lowers, the connecting road is revealed. Hence, the term "Miracle of Moses."

3. This lonely pair of rocks located in the East Sea is controlled by South Korea, but the ownership is contested, albeit mildly, by Japan. The Japanese name of this place is "Takeshima."

Answer: Dokdo

Historically, the islands also bear the name of Liancourt Rocks. South Korea maintains a Coast Guard station on the islands. Arguably, the nature of the territorial dispute arises from the rich fishing preserves in the surrounding waters.

4. This island is an increasingly popular tourist destination. It is known as Dagelet Island to the original European cartographers.

Answer: Ulleungdo

It is often suggested that Ulleungdo possesses five positive characteristics. That is, strong winds, pure water, beautiful residents, lots of rocks and juniper trees. The South Korean government has been trying to promote tourism of the island.

5. You may have discovered by now that a certain suffix in Korean, means island. Which suffix is it?

Answer: do

"Do" is the correct answer. Simply, in this context, "do" (pronounced doh - yes, just like Homer Simpson) means island.

6. In late November, 2010, this island was inexplicably shelled by North Korean forces, resulting in four South Korean casualties. What is the name of this island?

Answer: Yeonpyeongdo

Yeonpyeongdo is an island which lies very close to the disputed maritime border that exists between South Korea and North Korea. The surprising attack upon this island fueled tensions throughout the region.

Answer: Silmido

Steeped in controversial historical events that remain a mystery to this day, this island served as a location for covert training and assassination plots. "Silmido" had been one of the most popular films in South Korea since its inception in 2003.

8. There is a very famous dog associated with this island. You may be familiar with its name. It also happens to be the third largest island in South Korea. What is the name?

Answer: Jindo

There are many festivals held on this island. The very famous Jindo dog hails from this island. It is located to the south and west of the peninsula.

9. This island is described as "Seoul's Island of Parks." It also happens to be a significant banking district. Yo! What is the name of this island?

Answer: Yeoido

Yeoido was a disconnected island off the Han River. Now, it is well connected by subways and other forms of transit. The parks are magnificent and well worth visiting.

10. How many islands would you imagine exist in Korea? The number may surprise you.

Answer: over 3,000

South Korea is abundant with islands. There are more than three thousand, although only four hundred of those are inhabited.

Source: Author christopherm

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