North Korea civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about North Korea with answers and explanations, grouped by topic. This is a learning quiz, not an official exam. Select a question to see the answer.
Government and law 5 questions
The official name of the state, its capital, official language and the Supreme People's Assembly.
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What is the capital of North Korea?
Pyongyang
Pyongyang is the capital and largest city of North Korea, on the Taedong River.
What is North Korea’s official name?
Democratic People's Republic of Korea
The official name is the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, often shortened to DPRK. The Republic of Korea is South Korea.
What is the name of North Korea’s legislature?
Supreme People's Assembly
The Supreme People's Assembly is North Korea's legislature. The National Assembly is the legislature of South Korea.
What is the official language of North Korea?
Korean
Korean is the official language of North Korea, written in the Korean alphabet, known in the North as Chosongul.
Under North Korea’s citizenship law, which body decides petitions from foreigners?
Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly
The citizenship law states that petitions from foreign citizens and stateless people are decided by the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly.
History 5 questions
Key dates from 1945 to 1953 and earlier Korean history such as the creation of the Korean alphabet.
On what date was the DPRK founded?
9 September 1948
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea was proclaimed on 9 September 1948, which is marked as its founding day.
In which year did Japanese rule over Korea end?
1945
Japanese colonial rule over Korea began in 1910 and ended in 1945 at the end of the Second World War.
In which year was the Korean War armistice signed?
1953
The Korean War began in 1950. Fighting stopped with an armistice agreement signed on 27 July 1953.
In which village was the Korean War armistice signed?
Panmunjom
The armistice was signed at Panmunjom, a village on the line dividing the Korean Peninsula.
Which 15th-century king is credited with creating the Korean alphabet?
King Sejong
King Sejong of the Joseon dynasty introduced the Korean alphabet in the 1440s.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
Mountains and rivers, the national flag and the currency.
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What is the highest mountain in North Korea?
Mount Paektu
Mount Paektu, a volcano on the border with China, is the highest peak on the Korean Peninsula. Mount Halla is in South Korea.
Which river flows through Pyongyang?
Taedong River
The Taedong River runs through the centre of Pyongyang. The Han River flows through Seoul.
Which river forms the western part of North Korea’s border with China?
Yalu River
The Yalu River forms the western part of the border with China. The Tumen River forms the north-eastern part.
What is the currency of North Korea?
Won
North Korea's currency is the North Korean won.
What appears inside the white circle on North Korea’s flag?
A red five-pointed star
The flag has a red central band with a white circle containing a red five-pointed star, between blue and white stripes.
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