South Korea civics quiz: questions and answers
All 16 general civics quiz questions about South Korea with answers and explanations, grouped by topic. This is a learning quiz, not an official exam. Select a question to see the answer.
Constitution and government 3 questions
Head of state, parliament, courts and the constitution.
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How long is the President’s term under the Constitution?
A single five-year term
Article 70 sets one five-year term with no re-election.
How is the National Assembly structured?
It is unicameral
Korea's legislature has one chamber; members serve four-year terms.
On which date is Constitution Day (Jeheonjeol)?
17 July
The first Constitution was promulgated on 17 July 1948.
History and national symbols 10 questions
Independence, key dates, flag, anthem and other national symbols.
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What is the name of the South Korean national flag?
Taegukgi
The Taegukgi shows a red and blue taegeuk circle with four black trigrams.
What is South Korea’s national anthem called?
Aegukga
Aegukga means 'patriotic song'.
What is South Korea’s national flower?
The mugunghwa (Rose of Sharon)
The mugunghwa appears on national emblems and in the refrain of the anthem.
Who created the Korean alphabet, Hangeul?
King Sejong the Great
King Sejong proclaimed it in 1446 as Hunminjeongeum.
On which date is Liberation Day (Gwangbokjeol)?
15 August
It marks liberation from Japanese rule on 15 August 1945.
What is the 1919 independence movement against Japanese rule called?
The March 1st Movement
On 1 March 1919 a Declaration of Independence was read and nationwide protests followed.
What does Gwangbokjeol, held on 15 August, celebrate?
Liberation from Japanese rule in 1945
Gwangbokjeol, or National Liberation Day, marks Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule on 15 August 1945.
Which 1919 event is remembered on 1 March each year?
The March First Independence Movement
Samiljeol on 1 March commemorates the 1919 March First Movement, a nationwide protest for independence from Japanese rule.
Which dynasty ruled Korea from 1392 until 1897?
Joseon
The Joseon dynasty was founded in 1392 and lasted until 1897, when the Korean Empire was proclaimed.
In which year was the Korean War armistice signed?
1953
The Korean War began in 1950, and fighting stopped with the armistice agreement signed on 27 July 1953.
Geography and society 2 questions
Capital, geography, languages, currency and public holidays.
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What is the capital of South Korea?
Seoul
Seoul has been the capital since the Republic of Korea was founded in 1948.
What is the highest mountain in South Korea?
Hallasan
Hallasan, a volcano on Jeju Island, is about 1,947 metres.
Naturalisation rules 1 questions
What the law requires for citizenship: residence, language, tests, fees and dual nationality.
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What is the pass mark of the naturalisation comprehensive evaluation?
60 out of 100
Written and oral scores are combined; decimals are dropped, so 59.5 fails.
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